Audi A3 v BMW 1 Series v VW Golf v Mercedes A-Class: which is best?
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When it comes to premium hatchbacks, it doesn’t get any better than this - BMW 1 Series, Mercedes A-Class, Audi A3 & Volkswagen Golf.
But when all four are so good, it can be pretty hard to decide which one is the perfect choice for you, right? Well, worry no more! Mat’s here to put each contender through their paces, comparing them to one another to find the must-have hatch of 2020!
The question is, which one would you pick? Join Mat for our all-new group test, and then COMMENT with your choice below the video!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:29 Price
01:32 Exterior Design
03:33 Interior
07:58 Back Seats
11:35 Boots
14:30 Driving
19:05 Verdict
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They're four incredible hatchbacks, but if you could only have ONE, which would it be?! Let us know below!
I’d buy the Mazda 3
BMW 1 so i will be Top 1
Volvo V40
A-class obviously
CarWizzyWow!!
Mat’s girlfriend: did you buy what I told you? Mat : if you click up on the right head corner of the screen you can see if I did or didn’t 🤣
*HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA*
Mat is one of its kind..👍👍
fuccck lmaoooo
You ruined it by adding a laughing emoji on your own joke.
Mort TheEpicGamer fax
07:35
Matt shows the mercedes gear selector
Mercedes: R,D,R,D,R,D,R,D....
Nobody should do such gear selector
andré' vids why?
@@andrevids8189 best gear selector no cap
@@twixxer.6196 Why is it that good?
Alter Seven it is much easier and handier to use while parking, we tested it against an Audi A3 etc.
The plastic scratching...Great ! Now I have to go back to therapy
I have the same condition, its called misofonia and you go through therapy to get through it
Audi have lost it with their interiors recently. Awful. Went to see the new A1 when it came out. Totally turned off. Predecessor was so much better quality inside.
You’re gonna do well in life
🤣
😂
Watching this on the GF’s telly. She walks into the room at exactly 0:15, stares at the screen with a blank expression for a few seconds then looks at me as if to say “what the f**k are you watching......??” 🤦🏻♂️
Ffs, why you making me rewind to 0.15 to see what youre on about now.
"If you're watching in Germany.... sorry about that intro dance!" 😉
As a german i liked it very much. 😄
we have a car show similar to carwow on german tv and the moderators are very similar lost so haha
Das Phantom Meinst du Grip? 😜
T0ni M. ja lol
Haha i lmfao
The stick of truth comes
Audi and Mercedes: *start sweating*
*any German manufacturer except Porsche
Audi: Mercedes make fake exsults first
Mercedes: sh*t...
JTM 610 bmw doesn’t make fake exhaust too
@@yes8032 he has some models with fake exhaust
@@SamoJako0112 BMW don't have fake exhausts only Merc 🤢 have them cuz there shit
7:36 R.I.P. Gearbox
This new Audi A3 just look awesome.
they only changed the LED lights..
Same car, chassis and engines of the old gen, but with an higher price.
I would go for the BMW or MB
@@JackyAnsa better than BMW xxxxxD
So it would be the looks of the Audi, the interior of the Mercedes, the sportiness of the Bimmer and the price of the VW...
I’d do design of Mercedes
Quality engine of bmw
Sportiness of Audi
Price of VW
Audi all day, sporty and best looking although Mercedes close second
But mercedes is cheaper than VW
@@nickd8941 CLOWN
@@niccolomachiavelli8763 Nice to meet you. Im Daniel
It's quite refreshing to finally see a proper review of a bunch of cars after so many drag races.
*pointless drag races
@REMUS UMA. …said no-one ever!
🤣😂
I agree
@@reasonableguy9090 No, he's definitely right.
Thanks, Matt - your candid, informative and practical comments really help to sort out the advertising hype. Always look forward to your reviews!
The gesture control test had me laughing in tears 😂
2020: "I am 5' 10''."
End of 2019: "I am 5' 11'."
Beginning of 2019: "I am 6'."
You are shrinking mate.
2040: "I am 4' and I can easily fit in the back seat with lots of headroom and legroom"
@@giovannipotti9839 he'll fit in the backseat of a 911
When did he say he was 6 feet? 5 11 is definitely accurate because he usually says 179 in cm and 5 11 is 180.
@@lukaposeidon8490 metric system is more precise!
@@lukaposeidon8490 I remember that he said that he was 6 ft. Or at least he used to and that more than once
Three blokes in the rear weren't wearing masks, so editor just slapped huge emoji faces to cover it. 😉
also not following distancing rules lol
Well spotted 😂
You must be fun at birthdays m8!
@K Man u fool
K Man selfish minded people like you are the reason why other people catch the virus and die or go through difficult times, even if you believe it’s all a conspiracy or don’t think you can catch it atleast be considerate to others who are vulnerable and play your part in being a vesel that doesn’t transfer the virus from people to people or to do your bit in following the rules
I went for the 1-Series. Personally I think it looks great and is such fun to drive, pretty practical too. The infotainment system is class.
i think BMW is the most attractive of all. So fresh, dynamic and good looking
@@darkpixel_1 what fresh same car bigger grid on The front
Ass definitely best looking. Prefer the face to the vw. Audi best face probably.
And 1er has the best seating position
Got me the 118i, and it’s just such fun. Every trip to the local supermarket is a joy. Straight highways are boring 😂 Fuel economy in eco mode is pretty good actually. Boot space is quite enough for us, and the double room underneath quite handy and spacious
I’m honestly shocked he chose the Benz first. All three of the other cars have such stellar reputations in this class and the A-Class was never really competitive. I expected the A to come in dead last comfortably. Kudos to Mercedes for creating the new A to be competitive and a winner.
Matt: "gesture controls"
*proceeds to do gang signs*
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In case anyone else doesn’t know, this is not a gang sign but the British equivalent to the middle finger
@@mariyanzarev6423 indeed.
Hasaan ,thats middle finger in england, irland
Mercedes did a great job with the A Class. There's an article where they discuss exactly how they took the criticism of the old one and then specifically went about improving it. They actually listened to the owners and the public. The best thing Mercedes did as well however was to replace the COMAND system with MBUX. It's well ahead.
still built by renault so a class is the worst choice of mercedes, better take e class
@@notfound1145 And the real audis begin with the a6. Lower models really are just upscaled VW's.
@@notfound1145depends.. only the small petrol cars got a renault engine. You cannot say there are many Renault Parts in a Mercedes lol
@@notfound1145 nothing wrong with that since renault is making really realiable things, for european standart
@@mxfxn6474best to avoid them. They are known for messing up cars
this A3 grille looks perfect..
Great review. Glad to see it!
I like the interior of the 1-series most, but the frontgrill is so ugly. The fuel economy is so bad. I think the Golf is the best option, based on it's fuel economy and lower price. If I would be leasing then I would choose the A-Class. I say this with pain in my heart because I'm a BMW fanboy.
finally some content with cars people can actually afford.
Lol i cant even afford the used version of these
I can afford all these at once I just don’t have a purpose in 4 suv.
@@iamtheone2292 cool story.
@@2sweet2handle28 work harder? idk, not the right mentality to have if you want to afford it one day
B a true story 😉
Cant wait to see "ThE gERmAn caR wON"
Check Engine Light
The German car won
Check Engine Light the comment underneath is that
Aaaand the winner is the Japanese car for reliability
ThE gERman caR wON
Until the reliability index shows they are all mid table at best but the highest price to buy 🤣😂
I have the A class, best car I've ever had. I had the 2019 Golf, looked at Audi and it felt too close. I just don't like BMW so I went for Merc and I'm definitly glad I did!
How is the autopilot stuff and Lane keep? Is it comfy enough?
@@BariarnilforG autopilot is great, Lane keep I hate it, always pushes me back in my lane when I'm taking a look at the opposite lane before overtaking. Since I drive on country roads, I disabled it. Overall though, go for it, you won't be disappointed
How much did you pay bro?
@@Amar-pu3ph 26k here in France. It's worth 31 but I had been repainted at some point. Still a good deal considering it's missing automatic gearbox and panoramic roof only, and leather seats (alcantara was good enough for me)
@@MarcAntoineBvl Good choice mate
Best review the honest humour is on point I want to watch upto the end great work guys
The Zoom Call Joke was cold af
He just roasted the whole Audi Team 😂
It got me in stitches. 😂😂😂😂
@@kholomajazztic2334 like the dashboard
The Mercedes does do full mapping. Just scroll down and click fullscreen
Yes just go to the Nav menu on the driver screen (With dials) and at the bottom of the nav menu there is a full screen mode to display 👍🏻
You need to have augmented reality on the newer ones to do that 😬 otherwise there is no full screen nav 🤷🏻♂️
Is there full screen on android auto and apple carplay?
@@jointventure9935 Nope mate. I have the 2020 CLA 250 an it is never a full screen for AA and CP
Same issue in Germany, let's complain at your mercedes dealer and/or here: www.change.org/p/mercedes-benz-apple-carplay-full-screen-on-mercedes-mbux-10-25-inches
12:40 ... is it just me appreciating that ski hatch auto-sliding down when you lower the rear seats on the Audi??
You can get the full screen map in the driver's display of the mercedes as well... just go to navigation and select the 3rd style display
I’d definitely take the A Class. As you said there’s not anything between them in terms of livability and driving dynamics. However in terms of interior design the Mercedes has that *WOW* factor
I love carwow. Honestly the best automotive channel ever.
Me too
😎😎😎
One of the best yes
scotty kilmer doesn't approve
Aidanlee5914 good
I've got an A200 AMG manual saloon. I've had it since October 19. Its a great car, but, it should noted it has a Renault sourced engine, which in my opinion is an adequate, but, average engine. The manual gearbox is excellent , which is the upside of the Renault partnership , because merc manuals are pretty rubbish. The interior is better than anything on the market, and I say that having owned an A3 before that. I've done 16k so far, and completely trouble free. Look at the saloon version if you're interested in one. Its so much quieter. I would strongly recommend
The Best hatchacks in the world, it is hard to decide. I want all of them!!!!!
Interior : Mercedes
Back : Bmw
Front : Audi
Value for money : Volkswagen
the prices are almost the same and you say volkswagen value for money?
@@evs9899 my bad. Lets say budget
@@amko8187 exterior look of the front end and back end. The rear of the BMW is great looking
@@woocoheed but isn't the best looking and the Audi is ugly. That's my opinion and he has his own.
@@jaytonik boy! Imma slap you till you see Jesus
That carole baskin’ in the carwow google search. Haha.
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Matt, you are by far the best car reviewer on CZcams today. I got a great deal on a 1 series and your excellent advice definitely helped me make the right choice! Thx dude! 😎
Very good and natural delivery from the presenter. Thanks so much for this informative video. Audi A3 all the way for me, though the others are great cars too.
Remember whenever Matt holds a stick he is probably going to expose a car.
Car abuser
I wish manufacturers would stop making a lot of there interiors touch screen. Buttons are far easier to use whilst driving as you can use feel to get the right one rather than taking your eyes off the road so much!
Interestingly enough he didn't mention that the Audi still has a lot of phyiscal buttons while the Golf is almost all digital. Merc and BMW are also much more digital and therefore annoying to operate when driving.
Or just learn how to use voice command...
@@yousef.al-assaf Voice commands never works perfectly. And its more annoying.
Really nice car reviews. Much helpful.. thanks man
I am missing a more everyday experience of the cars, think Mat should have driven them longer time. In order to save a little money Golf and too many other cars have saved away the really nice push and rotary buttons to change temperature and fan speed.
In most older cars you still have these buttons and it much easier and safer to operate: even in my old Swift I can keep my eyes on the road and operate the climate inside without looking on a screen.
I can see Audi and Mercedes has kept a separate section just for this: good.
Driving in the dark Golf hasn't even lit up the temperature sliders: really bad!
Audi all the way for me, nothing wrong with the other cars they pretty awesome as well but Audi man, that's just a beautiful car in my opinion.
I am a BMW fan but i would go for the Audi,the new 1 series looks so bad with that grill,if it was the old 1 series i would go for the 1 series
@@sancho2112 that's the only thing that put me off on BMW as well, the front is just hmmmm, in person it looks kinda nice but eish, the front though is just hmmm. But it does sound pretty nice when it's a M line. The pops and bangs, they make you not care much about how it looks. I wouldn't trade an Audi for it though
@@sancho2112 yeah some new bmw's have that ugly grill
From bmw i only like the 3 series and 4 sesries
mpumelelo CHAOS Ndlovu the 1 series its to small for that grill i think,that grill looks nice only in the X7,X6 and the 7 series but 1 series i think its too small
@@sebyfloristean9514 the 3 series is freaking beautiful, that's the only car that would make me question getting an Audi, I freaking love that design.
5:02 THANK YOU! You are the first reviewer who noticed that Audi's interior is a mess. Because as much as I love the new exterior design, I just detest the interior.
PS. Golf in the UK appears to be very expensive, here in Poland you'd need to pick 1.5l engine and let a bit loose with the options for the Golf to catch the very base Audi/BMW/Merc when it comes to the price. And those very base premiums are often quite basic and you have to pay for things you never expected at this price point (base BMW 1 has steel wheels, halogen headlamps and no cruise control).
The mercs face in the back is just gunna make me giggle forever more!🤣🤣
love our A class. we test drove the 1 series and the tech inside was really bad at a similar price point - it didnt even have a reversing camera!?
0:17 “german techno” 😂😂😂 loving the intros Mat!
BMW and VW designers have lost the plot
What’s wrong with the new BMW Focus Series?
I’ve actually seen the car in real life and it doesn’t look bad they shall have just kept the old shape and old grill
BenPBL I don’t think they care about what you think mate, probably can’t afford either
@@tghyffhy4389 Car makers actually do care about what consumers think. That's why they hire designers to design a car the driver would want to buy.
@@tenko5541 don’t think they care about Ben who is giving his opinions on cars he can’t afford
Classic voltswagon with the check engine light on from the factory
this comment suddently aged really good =)
Such a shame that the Audi is almost the same quality as the golf... front door metal is visible in the golf Audi and Mercedes. Only bmw feels really premium in the inside. I like the Audi digital screen, and the Mercedes vents. But overall I feel the bmw more premium. And I have driven for test the bmw Audi and Mercedes
Finally some old nice comparison test.
Well done Matt i thought you already forgot about comparison tests. More of this kind of tests please, like in old days! It's more fun than drag test whatsoever.
I would have liked to see the Focus ST- Line X with the 1.5 3pot up against these at the same time. As that is also a direct rival for these cars.
guys please correct me if im wrong but how can you compare a3 sline to a low spec gold, shouldnt it be a r-line vs s-line?
Fun fact: Everyone else including me who is commenting right now hasn’t even watched half the video yet
Fun Fact:You're lying
Fun Fact:You copying another comment
Noice
Love this haha. And it's 3am for me lmao
Not if your watching on 2x like me
0:15 make it a full length song with Matt in a video clip.
Lol
This video is super practical, thanks so much!
Any chance of reviewing the plug-in hybrid version or A-class?
He should have the golf R line there not the standard one. Can’t compare the a3 s line to a standard golf.
A3 EDITION 1 IS IN THE SAME CLASS AS THE R LINE
Either way it's not the standard one, that's a style with dallas alloys. A style has more kit than a R-line the R-line just looks better.
I feel like carwow should replace top gear on television, I'd much rather watch mat all day long than the other 3🙄
Stefaans Mdlalose
With other 3 you mean Jeremy, James and Richard?
@@double.u1577 I don't think he's talking about them, he's talking about the new versions of Top gear that suck
yeah, I'm talking about Freddie, Chris and Paddy
Clarkson Hammond and May are the godfathers of motoring in my opinion 🔥
Pixel Dee
Oh didn’t even know their names (don’t watch new top gear only the old one :) )
Would be great if you post the offers not just for the UK but also for German and Spanish dealers too! At least the best trim levels you choose opens for the other websites of carwow and not just for the UK!
I went for the Golf eTSI in the end but in estate guise. I've seen 73mpg on my daily commute and can easily hit 65mpg without trying. I'm not a fan of the gearbox though as it seems to take a second to react when you floor it - but then again I did come from a BMW i3 so maybe I just forgot what an auto box feels like.
where is the drag race with those cars? That would be actually very interesting to see!!!! Car wow do it please! :)
drag race is pointless for these daily driving cars.
"Ive got a splitting headache, get me the codeine will ya" nice one matt you druggo
Why are you judging, Karen?
@@sunnohh the irony in that comment. No doubt it is lost on you though, Karen.
I have the 118i auto and it’s amazing. Although after 13,500 miles the MPG is 29.6 (50% motorway commutes) which is very bad
The migraine reference for the Golf was spot on!
Spoiler Alert : the German car with a famous brand name won
wow. that one was lame
@@dr-ok3sn Yeah it is
@pathfinder op Stuttgart , Germany
@pathfinder op Munich , Germany
@pathfinder op google it you'll find out
I thought it is a drag race so clicked instantly
Lol would have shown their rears on a runway with no Mat in sight
Carwow, yes the A Class can do full screen mapping exactly like the Audi, you just need to know where to find it...
That depends from the software version of the MBUX. My A Class has full screen map, but my friend’s one doesn’t.
No. The first A-class have the full screen navigation but not from MY19. So the early A-class from 2018 got it but not the new ones.
This video has actually helped me so much
2:30 I think he's talking about my ex!
Lol
Hi Mat. It would be good if in these group tests you could cover a little more about NVH. Cabin noise is something that's really important to me when buying a car. It doesn't really get much of a mention in your reviews. Thanks!
Mat u make watching reviews so interesting
That intro was brilliant!
Is it just me or did the current lineup of hatchback just got uglier overnight in one generation? Man I already miss the F21 M140i (LCI).
I agree with the BMW. It's just ugly at the front. The older version looks much better
They also ruined the fast one. There is no I6 roar or rwd fun anymore
The bmw got really bad! It even is fwd
Tobias G. I always thought the bmw 1 series looked hideous. This one looks even better than the previous ones if you ask me, despite the grill.
Nathan Manning how could the old one look bad. There was literally nothing wrong with the looks of the old one. It looked sporty without looking like a hot wheels car like the a45 or the civic type R. It’s only issue was the lack of interior space
the golf’s front end is just ain’t it
Including the interior they completely ruined it
I think its fine, tho its still the ugliest one put of these 4
Its the beamer for me that front is shocking
Front end is fine, the interior is shit, what happened to buttons for climate controls
Pierre Lee Delbee 11 IKR!
Does anyone have experience with both a class and a3 info systems? I would really appreciate some feedback as to which system was preferred and why. I am so torn between the two cars
Have you bought one yet? I’d say the a class. I like the graphics much better - Audis is depressingly dull. Although the digital dials are comparable between the 2
Would you be able to do a comparison between the 2022 Audi A3 40 TFSI Quattro vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz A250 4Matic? Thanks!
everyone is complaining about the lack of some usefull buttons but manufacturers keep making their own thing, claiming they r easier to use.... I think they wanted to say cheaper to produce...
No fan switch, no sale.
Why do you need buttons when you have voice command?!!
It's not a deal breaker.
@@yousef.al-assaf not everyone can speak, plus the computer might say no because you sound funny to it
@@TsLeng
It's not last gen's voice command...
It's very advanced actually.
@@yousef.al-assaf You don't want to talk the whole time and say " hey ... " if you wanna change, volume, temperature or other stuff. You just want to do it manually in an instant without any effort ...
Great cars, still the Mazda 3 looks better than them....
@Hey I didn't say I couldn't, I say I wouldn't buy anyone of them. For personal taste I don't like them, especially the now fwd BMW
@Hey it's a matter of taste, to me the best looking of the 4 is the Audi, and that car lacks personality. New Mazdas are not like the old one, the quality has improved a lot. And i don't want a car for its badge, but for what it offers
@Hey not a Kia or an Opel, but a Volvo yes, great cars
The 1.5 tsi VW/Audi engine with manual stalls in cold weather when setting off from junctions. The maker knows and is planning/has installed now software.
I just wonder how can Golf and A3 start from the same price? How can all of them be so closely priced especially because Golf is a class bellow
Because Golf 8 isn‘t a class below
I really like the A3's design. It just stands out a little bit more than the others.
@Steve Bourbon nothing wrong with a vw engine and chassis. Audi just feels posher, which is exactly what premium brands are all about.
Keremsah Sesli just spoke the the words out of my mouth damn
He shouldn’t compare the Audi s line to a standard golf. The golf R line looks better than the Audi s line
@@DM-fn7je don't know about that one chief🤔
@@DM-fn7je Quite unfair, also about the handling, comparing the sporty suspensions of the Audi and BMW whille using the standard ones from the Golf, that's why it was the less sporty one.
"Ja we have a very good test with german techno ya" 😂😂
BMW 1 > A-class > A3 =Golf. Depends where you live. In Australia A-class is way too expensive and less option included in basic package. BMW 1 has increased price by $1000, but still very generous options provided and interior is the best in this class. New A3 not released in Aussie market, but Audi Australia expected a decent price increase and same for 8th Golf. Golf is actually cheap car with cheap material so it's kind of out-of-league here.
The soft touch in the rear of the Audi missing is weird as the last 8V has it across the range , the Mk7 Golf never had it. The plastics lower down was best in class with nice feeling plastics , disappointed the Audi has dropped its finishes.
I’ll admit, I laughed when he made the rear console go “ahhh” in the A Class😂😂😂
Finally another one like this
been waiting for so long
Thanks
Wouldn’t it be more fair if you used all automatic transmissions? The Audi A3 here had the manual which I recommend avoiding at all costs, and the others use the automatic.
Hi Mat. Will Carwow consider doing a version for Ireland? We don't have any sites that do new car deals.
Glad to see you've finally done a review that is actually going to be useful to potential customers, rather than drag racing Lamborghinis.
I have the new 1 series, had the old one before. Both have the standard suspension and the new one is noticeably better. More comfort, more sportiness. The new one is quieter, more efficient although it has the same engine. But the steering was way better in the old one. I can't seem to shake this weird throttle impact when going out of a corner although I thought the "new" DSC system ported from the i3 would help with that. Overall a great daily and I got it even cheaper than the old one, wouldn't wanna change for the Golf, A3 or A Class. Personally I like the BMW's design the most.
I also agree with u, the old one used to have that sensation of a light car when u pressed the acceletaror and the brake, but of course ,at the same time good horsepower. The proof that some Cars like the new Golf can be faster that the serie 1 ,using the same engines is because its heavier, as Matt saif the new serie 1 feels heavy when u drive it.
I have a 123d manual the video ended when you say you would buy an automatic gear box, what's the joy of driving without touching the gears?
The middle guy should stop drooling on his chest...
Love it when there's a new Carwow upload, it should be compulsory to upload 1 per day.
since when did matt have a serious problem with BMW's infotainment lol
Especially when they've only improved it from before lol
I love the new a class looks so modern
You can make the map full screen on the a class as well if you want and it’s nicer than the a3
7:04 - Ewww. WTF is that? Do they really put something so hiddious on the dash in the basic spec? Shame on them. That is horrible.
On all models its an option, even on the a35 etc which is ridiculous considering the price😳
Scott Smith Audi and BMW do a lot better Job, that’s why I Prefer the new BMW M135i and Audi S3
@@scottsmith2943 I mean, I am totaly fine with normal analog dials. I even prefere them to the digital ones. Just put those in there instead of that thing. I would expect display like that to be on Tamagotchi 10 years ago, not in "premium" car.
😆😆 that's is gross!!
@@elukok analog dials are actually more expensive than 2 screens tacked together. That's why everyone is using them now.
*When you’re not first, not last, but you tapped really fast.* .
You should do: Eqc vs E-tron vs I-pace and the ix3
Just bought a A200 premium plus today! This made me more excited...
I love mine!