at home we have an S3 8V and an RS3 8V
S3 8V: 86.000km
RS3 8V: 5.000km
Engine:
RS3 that extra torque is fabulous.
S3: remap it or box it
DSG:
S3 : faster, smoother
RS3: 7th gear but jerky and not as fast as DQ250
Launch Control
RS3: don't know why but seems that RS3 needs more time to think and prepare itself when LC is engaged.
S3: LC with the MTM cantronic and it feels faster.
When I mean faster is when you have the 2 pedals down and you release the brake pedal, the execution is faster in S3.
Exhaust:
RS3: we have the sport option, we love it.
S3: so so
Brakes:
RS3: worst thing of RS3 , brake pedal feedback after heavy use is horrendous.
S3: better feedback after heavy use.
Handling:
RS3: mag ride but feels heavier.
S3: love its ride with new sway bars.
Fuel consumption in the same section 18km:
S3 following RS3 ( onboard computer )
RS3: 26L/100km
S3:19L/100km
Overall package:
RS3: emotional purchase
S3: best buy price / performance.
^ This is definitely the post of 2015!
As you were.