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      01-12-2023, 09:39 AM   #27
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Originally Posted by DrFerry View Post
0-60 in 3.3 to 3.6 seconds, (depending on who's testing it) cheaper than an M3/M4 and all wheel drive (quatro).

The 2022 RS3's Doug DeMuro score is intriguing due to its proximity to the 2021 M3 in his list.
It's not an M3/M4 competitor - it's an M2 competitor. If you're referencing Doug's score (which I personally don't put a lot of stake in), it's rated similarly to the F87 - The F87 beating it out in handling and fun to drive - the RS3 winning in practicality and comfort (you're comparing 4 doors to 2). Will be interesting how it compares to the G87.

Beyond that, M cars don't typically focus on 0-60 metrics. They focus on handling and overall driving dynamics.

I'm not taking anything away from the RS3 - it's a brilliant car, but I would never cross-shop that with an M3/M4.
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