Differences between 3 dr and 5 dr R32?

[Zed!]

Are there any differences other than the 2 extra doors.

[FJ Steve]

You can't have the electric seat option for a 3 door.
5 door is "heavier"
5 door costs more.

[Tim]

the 3 door is cool and the 5 door is sensible?



(and yes im trying to stir the pot)

[VW GTI]

the 3 door is cool and the 5 door is sensible?



(and yes im trying to stir the pot)

How is that stirring the pot? Isn't it just fact?

[bailey78]

hehe, they may look cooler, but MY GOD 3-doors are a pain in the ar$e to live with. (The S3 is 3 door and it $hits me!)

[Zed!]

You can't have the electric seat option for a 3 door.
5 door is "heavier"
5 door costs more.

So is it slower if it's heavier?

[thestu]

one is a 3 dr and the other is a 5 dr

the 5 door is not that much heavier is it?

only 60kgs or so isn't it?

[Zed!]

hehe, they may look cooler, but MY GOD 3-doors are a pain in the ar$e to live with. (The S3 is 3 door and it $hits me!)

So you've got an R32 and an S3? How do they compare performance wise?

[gareth_oau]

hehe, they may look cooler, but MY GOD 3-doors are a pain in the ar$e to live with. (The S3 is 3 door and it $hits me!)

haha, I luuuurv my 2 door S3. I'm sure 5 doors would just make it look like another Corolla.

Very occasionally, the back seats gets used, so its no biggie for me. If they were used daily, I suspect i might have a different viewpoint

[Zed!]

haha, I luuuurv my 2 door S3. I'm sure 5 doors would just make it look like another Corolla.

Very occasionally, the back seats gets used, so its no biggie for me. If they were used daily, I suspect i might have a different viewpoint

Yeah I much prefer the 3 door, but there is a baby due in Feb and wifey is moaning 3 door not practical blah blah! I'm still working on her though.

[FJ Steve]

Yeah I much prefer the 3 door, but there is a baby due in Feb and wifey is moaning 3 door not practical blah blah! I'm still working on her though.

from the sounds of it....you have done your work.

Congratulations....hope all goes well with the new arrival.

[Mischa]

tell her if it gets too hard when you've got the baby; the baby can sit in the front and she can get in the back

[bailey78]

So you've got an R32 and an S3? How do they compare performance wise?

Hi mate,

To be honest I prefer the R32 to the S3. S3 is such a sweet ride, but the exhaust isn't loud enough (probably because I am continually comparing it to the R32).

Performance wise, both are stock, R32 feels meatier in everyday driving, but the S3 is definitely alot quicker when you are hammering it. R32 kinda runs out of breath. Its plenty quick for me though and I prefer it as the (small) turbo lag in the S3 gives me the $hits.

Wish the interior was as well put together as the S3 though. The Audi is BULLETPROOF and just feels so solid without rattles. My R32 isn't too bad, but has a few minor issues like the rattle from the rear centre armrest (fixed at next service) and the tilted sunroof rattle (fixed with vaseline but I have to get around to it). R32 has plenty of room though and well thought out storage spaces. The S3 interior is tighter and only has ONE cupholder....no room for gym bottles etc.

R32 steering wheel is alot better too. We have the S3 optioned up with the flat bottomed sports wheel and its not as good as the R32 one. Too thin for mine.

Anyway, could go on and on, both are great cars and its really just personal preference between FI and NA. I personally prefer the R32.

Sorry for getting off topic.



PS 5Dr FTW

[VW GTI]

You have the 2 cars I want to own right now I'd probably prefer an MKIV R32 (but only if it was brand new).

[FJ Steve]

Steve,

I don't believe (hang on...yes I do)...I have the EXACT same rattles as you. Sunroof, and rear centre armrest.