[Marshall Placid]

Trip to Whistler Sunday:







South Bound on the Sea-to-Sky view outlook exit, 2 minutes after the "Welcome to Squamish" sign.

First test on 1.5+ hour highway drive and highway driving comparison between the S3 and the RS5:

Spoiler!

The S3's acceleration was quick when overtaking other cars, almost as quick as the RS5.

However, for the curve sections, there was a significant amount, but manageable, body roll, more than the RS5.

In fact, the RS5 had very little, if any (couldn't feel it), during the curve sections (based on 4+ trips on the Sea-to-Sky).

The S3 had solid grip on the road on the straight and curvy sections of the Sea-to-Sky.

The RS5, with its wider body, lower suspension, and MUCH wider tires (275mm for the RS5), is much more superior in gripping the road.

I never ever felt any loss of control in the RS5.

With S3, the "higher" speeds required a lot MORE attention and concentration (and slight tinkering with the steering).

The entire journey was fun, as always, for any drive on the Sea-to-Sky.

However, the RS5 wins hands down on highways.