2025 Audi S3 - This or the Golf R? POV Driving Impressions

Driving the newly refreshed 2025 Audi S3 Sedan Performance: Engine: 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (EA888 Evo4) Horsepower: 328 hp Torque: 295 lb-ft Drivetrain: quattro® all-wheel drive with torque splitter Transmission: 7-speed S tronic® dual-clutch automatic 0–60 mph: ~4.4 seconds Top Speed: Electronically limited ~155 mph Fuel Economy: 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined MPG Range: ~377 miles combined Exterior: Ascari Blue Metallic Interior: Black Dimensions Curb Weight: ~3,550 lbs Wheelbase: 103.6 in Length: 177.4 in Width: 71.5 in Height: 55.7 in Cargo Capacity: 8.3 cu ft Standard Equipment Technical: 2.0L TFSI® I4 engine with start-stop system 18" 10-spoke-star design wheels, all-season tires Regenerative braking, progressive steering 7-speed S tronic® transmission & quattro® AWD Comfort/Technology: Audi connect® CARE, MMI® touch display (10.1") Audi virtual cockpit plus (12.3") Heated front seats, leatherette/Dinamica® sport seats with diamond stitching Panoramic sunroof, three-zone climate control Split-folding rear seatback (40/20/40) LED headlights & taillights with dynamic turn signals Safety/Convenience: Audi pre sense® basic & front Lane departure warning, rear cross traffic assist Park assist, adaptive cruise assist with lane guidance Tire pressure monitoring system, front/rear parking sensors Optional Packages on This Vehicle Prestige Package – $6,200 Includes navigation, Bang & Olufsen® sound, adaptive cruise, surround-view camera, HUD, and more. Black Optic Package – $1,650 19" wheels, black exterior accents, summer tires. S Sport Package – $1,100 Red brake calipers, sport suspension with damper control. Fine Nappa Leather Seats – $1,000 Black Optic Roof – $300 Design Highlights Exterior: Updated bumpers with larger air inlets Singleframe® grille with gloss black or aluminum accent Quad exhaust tips with rear diffuser Optional Matrix-design LED headlights Subtle trunk lip spoiler Interior: Sport seats with integrated headrests Optional Fine Nappa leather with diamond stitching Digital instrument cluster & MMI® infotainment Updated center console and dash inlays Pricing Base MSRP: $48,700 Price as Configured: $60,840 (includes options above) EPA Fuel Economy MPG: 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined Annual Fuel Cost: $2,450 CO₂ Emissions: 344 g/mi #audi #s3 0:00 Walkaround 9:00 Driving 26:11 Final Thoughts Vehicle was provided by the manufacturer for testing and review. The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones, headphones are recommended! TheTopher channel membership -    / @thetopher   TheTopher on Instagram:   / thetopher2   Equipment: (affiliate links): -DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro https://amzn.to/4jTN0J3 -Lens filters: https://amzn.to/4k0UsC9 -Binaural Audio - Roland CS-10EM Microphones http://amzn.to/2qKRbwA -Connected to & powered by the Zoom H2n recorder http://amzn.to/2pQqVkq -Don't forget the Hat Clip mount for that perfect POV angle: https://amzn.to/2GW7nmd -The best place to get tires: https://bit.ly/2JyRg3j Got a traffic ticket? Use Off The Record. Sign up with the code "TheTopher" for 10% off your first ticket whether you need it now or later: https://fight.offtherecord.com/TheTopher Sound system test track playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3D9...