It always felt strange that the Volkswagen Golf R had more power than the fancier (and slightly pricier) Audi S3. But that's no longer the case. Ingolstadt's sports sedan gets a mid-cycle facelift ...

but with comprehensive dynamic upgrades it could give the S3 a hard time. Much closer to home is the near identically specced Golf R, which starts at £43,320 in its new Mk8.5 guise. Audi has ...

The same upgrades to this Audi S3 can also be made to the mechanically similar, but cheaper Volkswagen Golf R. Out of the box, VW’s four-wheel drive hot hatch is more engaging and more natural ...

I’d driven other Mk 8 Golf models including the R flagship wagon, but this was my go in the car I’d long considered ... Other RS3 additions to what was an already well-equipped car in the S3, include ...

Is the Audi S3 a good car? If you’re after a performance ... and are well ahead of the similarly configured Golf R, too. Enhanced cabin features new kit and an altered look, although the dark ...