Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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So I managed to get hold of an RS3 8Y Sportback after driving the saloon a few months back, and thought why not compare it to the MK8 R.

Yes strictly the S3 is the actual sibling car to the R, but because they left out so much tech in the 8Y version (Smaller brakes than R/No rear diff etc), I thought it made sense to see how it stacks up to the RS3.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Also details of both owners are below:

MK8 R Owner:
youtube.com/c/11KBT

RS3 Owner:
instagram.com/truburger

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