Sabine tests the new Audi S3 vs. the new Golf R32 - SEAT Cupra.net

*warren_cox* · 28-11-2006, 14:25

I'm afraid this video footage is all in German, and is 7 minutes 14 seconds long, so don't bother unless you have high speed connection. Sabine (from the Ring) is driving the R32 and is on usual form.

Both cars on a test track, final times:

Audi S3: 1m 04.80s
Golf R32: 1m 06.71s

Not as much difference as I'd hoped, but then I suppose its only a 1 minute lap.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtlkNeazzvw&eurl

**Ruddmeister** · 28-11-2006, 14:37

Short track and the S3 is 2 seconds quicker, looked good for the S3.....maybe Tim's driving was slower than Sabines too (I think they should have both driven the cars)

*warren_cox* · 28-11-2006, 14:49

Suppose in loose terms its 3% quicker than the R32 prior to remap / DV / filter.

Looks good for the new Cupra as I doubt the 4wd of the S3 would have accounted for anything on that test session. With its 2wd set up I reckon the Cupra will reclaim its crown as the fastest VAG hatch (unmodified).

*Ol' Timer* · 28-11-2006, 15:02

Sabine Schmitz.

All that without squealing once. VBH please take note.

**Ruddmeister** · 28-11-2006, 15:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by coxw

Suppose in loose terms its 3% quicker

A 30 lap race (all things being equal) and the S3 would be catching the R32 ready to lap it

Awesome_Andy · 28-11-2006, 15:05

Looks nicer than the R32 thats for sure!

Get the S3 mapped and it'll absolutely ruin the R32!

*warren_cox* · 28-11-2006, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Timer

Sabine Schmitz.

All that without squealing once. VBH please take note.

Sabine probably saves her squealing for more appropriate activities....

**mrcoyote** · 28-11-2006, 15:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by coxw

Sabine probably saves her squealing for more appropriate activities....

Poking piggies?

*Ol' Timer* · 28-11-2006, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by coxw

Sabine probably saves her squealing for more appropriate activities....

Do you mean when she takes it up the Ring? The Golf that is.

*warren_cox* · 28-11-2006, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Timer

Do you mean when she takes it up the Ring? The Golf that is.

**Ruddmeister** · 28-11-2006, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Timer

Do you mean when she takes it up the Ring? The Golf that is.

*tris* · 28-11-2006, 17:42

I dont no why but i thought the golf would have been quicker

*warren_cox* · 28-11-2006, 17:53

The Golf is supposedly heavier than the S3 by about 100kgs (weight of the extra 2 cylinders and less aluminum suspension componrnts I guess).

Also its 0-60 time is 0.8 seconds slower than the S3 (1455kg for the S3), and it has 15bhp less (261bhp vs 246bhp), 22lb-ft less torque (258lb-ft vs. 236).

So all in all I think it turned in a decent performance to olny be 2 secs behind. As Steve says though, different drivers in each car meant it wasn't really a fair picture. Both drivers should have lapped in both cars, then taken an average.

*tris* · 28-11-2006, 18:27

golf did well then

joonspoon · 29-11-2006, 01:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Timer

Do you mean when she takes it up the Ring? The Golf that is.

Nice one mate!

*Neo_VR* · 12-12-2006, 18:46

mmmmm sabine
i love it when she talks dirty

*warren_cox* · 12-12-2006, 19:08

Tiff did a track day test drive of sorts in the S3 last night on 5th gear and the review was an absolute croc of shyte.

Maybe he was saving Audi's pride and being polite by keeping focus on the topic of how to address a track day, but there was no mention of whether the car was any good to drive.

*Ant FR* · 18-12-2006, 02:00

would defo prefer the S3 over the R32, all day long, plus if its like the previous S3 will be a great anti depreciation car. Plus Audi S3's a re just that cut above Vw golfs are'nt they, being a bit of a snob and all that

Snoopie · 21-12-2006, 22:33

I'm suprised at the outcome to be honest....

dc240969 · 14-08-2008, 20:41

Can someone tell me where the filter box is on the 2008 Audi S3. Cant find a Haynes manual that covers it.

Never mind. Drop in and asked a mechanis who should me what to do.

28-11-2006, 14:25	#1
warren_cox Fix up, boost hard Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Around the twist Car: Audi S3 Stage 2+ Posts: 4,428	Sabine tests the new Audi S3 vs. the new Golf R32 I'm afraid this video footage is all in German, and is 7 minutes 14 seconds long, so don't bother unless you have high speed connection. Sabine (from the Ring) is driving the R32 and is on usual form. Both cars on a test track, final times: Audi S3: 1m 04.80s Golf R32: 1m 06.71s Not as much difference as I'd hoped, but then I suppose its only a 1 minute lap. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtlkNeazzvw&eurl __________________ Audi S3

28-11-2006, 14:37	#2
Ruddmeister Waiting to Infract DPJ... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 9,090	Short track and the S3 is 2 seconds quicker, looked good for the S3.....maybe Tim's driving was slower than Sabines too (I think they should have both driven the cars) __________________ Steve™® Moderator Passat 2.0tdi Sport / SEAT Altea XL Wishing I was on the Cote d'Azur, my second home.....

28-11-2006, 14:49	#3
warren_cox Fix up, boost hard Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Around the twist Car: Audi S3 Stage 2+ Posts: 4,428	Suppose in loose terms its 3% quicker than the R32 prior to remap / DV / filter. Looks good for the new Cupra as I doubt the 4wd of the S3 would have accounted for anything on that test session. With its 2wd set up I reckon the Cupra will reclaim its crown as the fastest VAG hatch (unmodified). __________________ Audi S3

28-11-2006, 15:05	#6
Awesome_Andy Awesome GTi Monkey Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Behind an awesome desk with an awesome brew Posts: 4,332	Looks nicer than the R32 thats for sure! Get the S3 mapped and it'll absolutely ruin the R32! __________________

28-11-2006, 17:42	#12
tris The Daddy Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kent & Track Days Posts: 5,868	I dont no why but i thought the golf would have been quicker __________________ LeonCupra.Net Cadwell Park Trackday Pics From Page 10 Tris's Readers Ride Thread

28-11-2006, 15:02	#4
Ol' Timer Full Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Norfolk Posts: 759	Sabine Schmitz. All that without squealing once. VBH please take note.

28-11-2006, 17:53	#13
warren_cox Fix up, boost hard Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Around the twist Car: Audi S3 Stage 2+ Posts: 4,428	The Golf is supposedly heavier than the S3 by about 100kgs (weight of the extra 2 cylinders and less aluminum suspension componrnts I guess). Also its 0-60 time is 0.8 seconds slower than the S3 (1455kg for the S3), and it has 15bhp less (261bhp vs 246bhp), 22lb-ft less torque (258lb-ft vs. 236). So all in all I think it turned in a decent performance to olny be 2 secs behind. As Steve says though, different drivers in each car meant it wasn't really a fair picture. Both drivers should have lapped in both cars, then taken an average. __________________ Audi S3

28-11-2006, 18:27	#14
tris The Daddy Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kent & Track Days Posts: 5,868	golf did well then __________________ LeonCupra.Net Cadwell Park Trackday Pics From Page 10 Tris's Readers Ride Thread

12-12-2006, 18:46	#16
Neo_VR Mazda 3 MPS Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,027	mmmmm sabine i love it when she talks dirty __________________ Colin G Mazda 3 MPS Aero in Crystal White Perl

12-12-2006, 19:08	#17
warren_cox Fix up, boost hard Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Around the twist Car: Audi S3 Stage 2+ Posts: 4,428	Tiff did a track day test drive of sorts in the S3 last night on 5th gear and the review was an absolute croc of shyte. Maybe he was saving Audi's pride and being polite by keeping focus on the topic of how to address a track day, but there was no mention of whether the car was any good to drive. __________________ Audi S3

18-12-2006, 02:00	#18
Ant FR Full Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 3,218	would defo prefer the S3 over the R32, all day long, plus if its like the previous S3 will be a great anti depreciation car. Plus Audi S3's a re just that cut above Vw golfs are'nt they, being a bit of a snob and all that __________________ Now Red Ibiza Cupra Tdi [Previously :New NEw Mini JCw & 275 Bhp Cooper S Grey Ibiza Mk4 FR 1.9 Tdi 186Bhp Red Ibiza Mk4 FR 1.8T 230Bhp

21-12-2006, 22:33	#19
Snoopie Impossible Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Enfield Posts: 366	I'm suprised at the outcome to be honest....

14-08-2008, 20:41	#20
dc240969 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	Green Cotton replacement filter Can someone tell me where the filter box is on the 2008 Audi S3. Cant find a Haynes manual that covers it. Never mind. Drop in and asked a mechanis who should me what to do. Last edited by dc240969; 16-08-2008 at 16:22. Reason: addition.

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