300hp SUVs: MINI v BMW v VW v Audi DRAG RACE

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Four of the hottest crossover SUVs you can buy are about to go head-to-head over the quarter-mile!
We’ve got Mat in the new MINI Countryman JCW, and he’s lining up against a BMW iX2, a VW T-Roc R, and an Audi SQ2!
So let’s see how these pocket rockets compare. Starting with the MINI, it’s powered by a 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine that can put down 300hp and 400Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and it weighs in at 1,735kg. If you’re looking to pick one up it’ll set you back just under £40,000.
Alongside it we have the all-electric iX2. It comes with dual motors that combine to produce 313hp and 494Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels, and it tips the scales at 2,020kg. Not only is it the heaviest car here, it’s also the most expensive, costing around £51,600.
The T-Roc R & SQ2 are built on the same platform, so as a result, their performance stats are pretty much identical. Both are powered by a 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo, and both produce 300hp and 400Nm. Both are equipped with a 7-speed gearbox and four-wheel drive, although while the T-Roc weighs 1,575kg, the Audi is slightly lighter at 1,535kg. The Audi is also just over £1,000 cheaper than the VW, costing around £44,100.
So will it be an easy win for the all-electric BMW? Or will another car snatch it? There’s only one way to find out... LET’S RACE!

[@carwow]

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[@snm1786]

sure

[@Dhruv91720]

hi

[@Taseefa-isme]

My dad loves this channel

[@rodrigofazendeiro8914]

Carwow finalmente em vídeo o Audi SQ2, o Volkswagen T-Roc R e o Mini Countryman JCW, porque já andava a pedir há muito tempo(Carwow finally on video the Audi SQ2, the Volkswagen T-Roc R and the Mini Countryman JCW, because I've been asking for it for a long time)

[@WatashiDavid]

Audi all day everyday

[@ChandranPrema123]

2 BMW Vs 2 VW cars😂

[@daddy_keen1568]

lol. I wanted to say that.

[@frfr-zk4sz]

2 bmw vs 2 naxzi cars vw is from adolf

[@taivo6594]

@@frfr-zk4szgrow up

[@B4Uagain]

​@@frfr-zk4szALL Getmans aren't Nazis or EVER have been.

[@krismine99]

They should have just added the base Stelvio at this point, 280hp is close enough

[@andrewvertes7467]

The price of each of these cars is ludicrous

[@shane-porter]

It’s absolutely crazy isn’t it?!

[@hassyg4083]

50k for that Audi lol Carwow and Germans be ripping Brits. You guys need to drive Toyota or Honda. Honda Civic is huge value for money and reliable

[@andrewvertes7467]

Car prices have increased by more than 50% in last 8 years for comparable cars. That's way above inflation. You're right that is really crazy.

[@yugarten8523]

@@hassyg4083 even the new civic is expensive.

[@hassyg4083]

@@andrewvertes7467 Germans using funds to open new EV plants

[@BrennenPack111]

I truly enjoyed how unbelievably messy this video was. I have never laughed so hard watching a carwow video.

[@ottomakinen13]

I love how almost half of the video was just the stats, the soundcheck and figuring out how to get the Mini's launch control to work!😂💀

[@wereinvested4497]

Matt: “You like that?” Yammie: “No, it’s rubbish!” 😂😂

[@cheman579]

Man said "Yammie" you mad 🤣🤣

[@wereinvested4497]

@@cheman579 GOT EM! 👏🏾

[@Darkie015]

You can see Yanni screaming in the screen shot when he came last in the BMW😂. This is by far my most favourite race on the channel ever😄.

[@purwantiallan5089]

By a countrymile against all the others so far.

[@R6Dave11]

We live in a time where 300HP vehicles seem slow.

[@jfox24]

Fr. And 4 cylinders at that.

[@kingsharkoon]

And top comments complain 40k is expensive for what essentially is a sportscar. Lol

[@larryjohns8823]

But you need a PhD to turn on launch mode! 😢 Why is there not just a single launch button?????

[@jfox24]

@@larryjohns8823 BMW launch control is super easy, idk why they always say it's temperamental. Everything in sport+ (traction control in dynamic), push the gear shifter to the left for sport auto or manual, floor the brake, floor the accelerator, lift off the brake. Mine launches every time. The mini was a bit of a pain for sure.

[@20vtechnik]

And yet they are still faster than the majority of 400 plus HP muscle cars of the past.

[@Churchychurch]

You literally can’t watch this episode in a library or a flight. I’m laughing to tears 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MarSaso]

They should troll Yianni and do some BMW commands trough walkie-talkie next time while racing 😅 hey BMW set temperature to hot or change driving mode to eco 😅

[@epultimast]

"Hey BMW, cancel subscription for heated seats."

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yianni approves this 100 percent man.

[@pilcrow1546]

Conclusion: don't buy a ""Sporty"" SUV and just buy a hot hatch.

[@Oozaru997]

They're pretty much the same but offer a lot more headroom. And it's not like you'll notice the performance difference in every day use

[@costynas]

​@@Oozaru997But you will notice the bigger consumption, the more expensive car parts and tyres and sometimes the smaller boot space on the SUV.

[@Juvahh]

@@costynasand the bigger price tag, the worst appearance, probably the higher insurance prices as well, etc

[@chrisogrady28]

​​@@Oozaru997and the reduced viability and increased road size making it much more dangerous for other road users, cyclists, and pedestrians. Larger (especially taller) than necessary cars are always a selfish, anti-social, move.

[@ApothecaryTerry]

​@@Oozaru997 In every day use you won't notice the performance difference between a T-Roc R and Golf R, but you mostly won't notice the headroom either. You will notice the worse handling, worse fuel economy, etc. These cars scream "can't drive" - anyone with £50k who wants more practicality than a Golf R (which is very marginal anyway), who can drive well enough to make use of the performance, would just buy a 330e Touring or something like that. Are these cars necessarily bad? No, I'm not really saying that, but they are absolutely worse, especially given the price premiums they come with.

[@shanesingh4293]

I will be totally honest, carwow races are usually nice but the presence of yianni adds alot more humor and flavor

[@raldhino]

This has to be the most hilarious video on this channel due to the fact that mat was winding up yianni so much and making him get out of the car and making him run I jus laughed all the way through I love this kind of content MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS PLESASE 😂😂😂😂

[@EpicStatement97]

Cant wait for Yannie's revuelto to show up!!

[@Huzaifachief]

Yea

[@ShayurMaharaj]

Hell yeaaah

[@MarcSob22]

The SF90 not even on the line anymore Ferrari will bring The replament next year, Lambo always behind

[@EpicStatement97]

@@MarcSob22 both Lambo and Ferrari are better in their own ways tho. Im eager to see yannie race his revuelto

[@MR9Mouhib]

2019 vs 2024 car

[@zhangyu96]

It’s just so good to see Yianni back!

[@skhumbzomncwabe5323]

Whatever you do as the carwow team, please don't ever sell your souls to the manufacturers of these cars, we like the honesty of your reviews because you review cars the same way our friends and family members will review cars, the jury is still out on that Mini round clock 😂😂😂

[@geoffreymzaga4644]

The disappointment face on Yianny makes my day😂😂😂😂😂

[@vincentdlamini2959]

Every single time bro😂😂

[@H.K_R]

The drag race starts at 12:43

[@damien2670]

wtf damn

[@nazhif1]

thats like half way through the whole video lmao

[@Madira15122]

The Hyundai Kona N was missing in this drag race, Mr. Watson😅

[@tsaki_titan]

Just watch the whole video bruh

[@nazhif1]

@@tsaki_titan yeah sure no

[@marcburgin8590]

As always brilliant ! Always love the break tests !

[@hyri3188]

Just the best drag race video I have ever seen, being able to see just how many things can AND WILL go wrong during filming xD

[@aaronwalcott513]

Yianni swooping in with the honest review. 😂 Sorry, Mat, but that's the beauty of "live" infotainment

[@purwantiallan5089]

Truely is beautiful in fact.

[@ryanhowza2376]

Love the banter between Matt and Yianni, never gets old 😂

[@rrr32__4]

I had the T-Roc thing as a hire car for the N24 a couple years ago, it was an R-Line model and was fucking brilliant. Very quick, handled great for such a weird shaped car, lovely interior with loads of useful tech, great sound system and honestly despite it's weird crossover style, it looks great. Handled German back roads back and forth from the track with ease as well.....it's also the first car I ever got a speeding ticket in though.

[@natidaschoolboy]

The interior of that mini is so funny bruh, I can't😂😂😂😂

[@NicoN178]

Why you didnt take the X2 M35i?

[@Carman1]

Base model car vs R and S

[@samu2862]

That’s what iam saying what’s the point of comparing the electric one to ice cars when there’s the 35i which was the perfect match for this 😭

[@roboticvenom1935]

X2 m35i costs significantly more silly

[@roboticvenom1935]

​@@samu2862it costs more. Worse value

[@zno3177]

The affordable drag race we didn’t ask for but we deserve💀

[@hassyg4083]

50k SQ2 the new affordable

[@user-vf7gr4jh5v]

Affordable? The cheapest car is £40k ... And knowing Mini, the one in the video is probably more like £45k

[@thatguyinachair5912]

@@user-vf7gr4jh5v 47,500

[@superboydv4676]

Affordable?? 👀

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@hassyg4083SQ2 is 50k? Wow. Thats more expensive than R34GTR then.

[@SnakeyUk08]

Yiannis face of disdain when he launches terribly is priceless lol ,glad hes back always makes me laugh

[@shaunreek3526]

Matt you ***** I was just listening to the video and it cut off when you said he google. I was like wtf just happend, well done🤣

[@goldie8501]

Mine too, I was freaking out lmao

[@alejandroelbachatitas6466]

Yianni add 300lbs to the car it’s not fair

[@krane15]

He's not 300lbs. Is he?

[@Mamerto.]

@@krane15he has to be about there 😂

[@_IMNNO]

Bruh 💀

[@kakadots]

I’d say 250

[@michaelwilkinson5097]

They don't call him Yanni BFB for nothing...

[@TrueSkyl1n3]

“Mini” is just a name now, not an actuality… that thing is feckin’ huge.

[@behindthebuild8016]

Heavy as an m4

[@flyingdutchman123321]

"Mini" is more like a meme nowadays 😛

[@hassyg4083]

Germans took over made it a big car

[@questionyourself718]

Almost 1.8 tons. Unbelivable. There are big sedans lighter than that.

[@hassyg4083]

@@questionyourself718 yeh Honda Civic lighter lol

[@tjones2260]

Lol. Matt turned on my voice assistance when he said "hey google". Very funny.

[@kelvinmwangi5449]

Yianny's face expression after hitting the brakes its been consistent always 😂😂😂

[@thetechyguy14]

The Car won !

[@Slaeowulf]

Spoilers

[@CasualSpec]

No, I won.

[@CraigLedden]

Thanks for spoiling it

[@johnyboy2934]

I knew that car would won

[@johnyboy2934]

I knew that car would win

[@kon_pap]

Two things i have to say ... This video was hilarious absolutely different from every single other one and damn you gave yanni and excersice😂😂😂 .And I expected way much more from that Mini when i first saw it on the advertisements and ahh...its just hilarious

[@DeeJay576]

10 mins in and not 1 drag race I'm here for it. the team are jokes 😂😂 Love it lads!! 👏🏿

[@sihlenkosi3341]

2 best mates having a laugh. Missing 1 more Geezer and we have ‘The Grand Tour’ back! 😂

[@grgr6720]

Get some start lights already. Mat just anticipates and he can time it perfectly after so many times.

[@jamiebray4205]

The Hey google joke @26:16 worked too well as mine went off in the office :D

[@WhatIfWeAreCharacters]

Mine was like: C*cks comes in different shapes and sizes 😂😳

[@TiptronicSS]

They all win the ugly contest!

[@tr4nnel752]

The Q2 looks okay imo, but agree on the others.

[@bobbowie9350]

Audi looks good

[@GerbenBol]

T-Roc and Q2 looks fine.

[@vladislavdimitrov4646]

In this case the normal/boring looking VW wins by just looking alright.

[@hassyg4083]

50k cars an all from the Germans lol they using that money to fund EV projects

[@GeneralDynamicFilms]

lmao, Matt and Yianni driving together was the best part of this vid

[@coreywilson8519]

This content was the best on this channel thus far

[@rowlandortiz1621]

So basically it is, 2 BMWs (BMW ix2 & Mini) VS 2 VWs (Tiroc & Audi).

[@TheMeanmarine13]

that appears to be what we have here my good man. I concur with your assessment 😉

[@gonzogonzalez3341]

"Tiroc" 😂😂

[@evol3852]

Lower BMWs are Minis. So it’s mini vs vw

[@eu8y]

SQ2 is underrated

[@benjaminwild4002]

Audi just proved it

[@18195172]

"mate this is shocking"🤣🤣 lmaoo

[@unpluggedkiwi1063]

I have seen a number of launches of the Audi RSQ3 on You Tube. And every one of them has had a massive delay at the start. The strange thing is, the normal RS3 is a rocket ship. Would be really interesting to see you do a drag race of the S3 v SQ3 and then RS3 v RSQ3

[@phantombags]

Love seeing Yianni and Matt together! Legends!

[@g0nzal3s]

Yianni is the best, it's so good to have him back :D

[@Topchoppaaw]

Soft limiter at 3 😂

[@krane15]

Yianni's sore loser.

[@miguelmsilva16]

26:14 I FOOLED YOU MAT, MY GOOGLE ASSISTANT ONLY ACTIVATES WHEN I SAY 'HEY GOOGLE', HA-HA! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@oTNTo]

00:01 When I watch that thumbnail with badges it's say WORS 🤣

[@vrykolaBLACK]

😂😂😂😂

[@Playername_Blue]

This was solid content. Love seeing you guys having so much fun

[@John.Doe.A.D33R]

Yianni looks done with this video, Before the video actually starts. 😂😂😂

[@somtoaka9977]

26:14 the fact that this actually triggered my Google assistant 💀

[@russell3436]

The BMW ix2 costs over $100,000 in Australia. The other 3 cost between $60,000-80,000 depending on the model range. It’s crazy how ridiculous new car prices have gotten, are 2.0L turbocharged vehicles really worth that much nowadays, you’d think you have a large 500hp V8 under the bonnet.

[@pauljk5901]

It cost about $94 000 drive away actually..... if you don't tick any extras boxes.

[@rupertm2542]

That’s brilliant. Proper tucked Yian up with that BMW! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ultrainstinctcannon4659]

Yianni and Mat fist bumping is the homie shit i want to see from those two

[@purwantiallan5089]

Very cool sight man.

[@jeremyfong5684]

Only thing is Jezza and Jim's failed attempt at a fist bump

[@dolevk08]

Mat! Honestly! Thank you for learning from your previous mistakes on the drag races! You're finally giving Yianni a fair chance.

[@mattcronin5415]

Would love to see a mini through the generations drag race. From original Mini Cooper through supercharged R53, R56, F56 all the way to latest electric minis. Would be amazing

[@epultimast]

Love the Yianni and Matt Dynamic!

[@Hamood95ali]

Mat PLLLLLLLEEEEEAAAASSSSSSE BRING YANNI ALL DRAG RACES the conversation between you and him "MAKE MY DAY" Yanni he is such amazing funny guy ❤️❤️❤️😅

[@rasherbasher8203]

No

[@hurairahsartandcraft4515]

@@rasherbasher8203 who tf do u think u are lmfao 💀

[@rasherbasher8203]

@@hurairahsartandcraft4515 shut up you🔔🔚

[@JtypeR]

21 minutes later, we have a drag! Next step, Netflix?

[@Subzerowins]

This is by far the best and funniest video of car wow that I have ever seen 😂

[@BurnedNerd]

26:17 Thanks Matt... now I have to go clear my search History again 😂😂😏

[@ebenezerkittoe9115]

Race starts at 12:45.

[@Top_g80comp]

Glad to see Yianni back 💯🤘

[@Truelifeeee]

YIANNI has always been the slowest driver 🤣

[@aranciorargos]

8:47 bombastic side eyes, criminal offensive side eyes 🤣🤣🤣

[@herbjos1889]

Love the drag races love the banter and shenanigans more. We need all five Sam, Rory, Nick, Yianni, and Mat plz.

[@ab_carz]

That "hey Google" tho 😂😂

[@jochenkey]

Best entertainment as always - Thank You so very much guys

[@AndreiPiano]

Do that race that everyone is waiting for... BMW m5 CS vs AMG GT 63 SE Performance

[@AndreiPiano]

Whichever of those two cars wins 1 mile rolling race, I'm buying it.

[@deadpool20046]

Actually I want the race between the BMW M3 competition Vs Mercedes AMG C63s

[@AndreiPiano]

@@deadpool20046 talking about the newest ones or the previous ones?

[@deadpool20046]

@@AndreiPiano Actually the newest one for the both cars

[@AndreiPiano]

@deadpool20046 there's a video already with the Estate versions. M3 Touring vs C63SE Performance. To be honest, there's a need for m3cs to maybe compete with that 4 cylinder amg. As shite as it is.. it's yet very quick and very fast. Still disappointed on the engine tho...

[@triciamcintyre4947]

Yiannis about to lose his temper, should have asked him one more time to get out of his car 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@itschickenlittle1409]

As a wise man once said, “driver don’t pick the car, the car picks the driver” 🤣 lmao @ Yanni throughout this whole vid! Love it 😂💀

[@fmonsterrl]

u should test it with a cupra ateca. it also got a 300hp 4 cyl turbocharged engine

[@roboticvenom1935]

Another VW! Great car btw

[@fmonsterrl]

@@roboticvenom1935 yeah right but it would be nice to see the diff

[@Kiss__Kiss]

The Audi/VW vehicles in this video, are something I wish we were privy to, here in the states.

[@jermainejohnson3465]

I love this long content style. Please continue Carwow

[@JaymyLucasEdouard]

Carwow Team you can make a VS between all Avendator with the NEW Revuelto to see which has more Powerful!🏎️💨🔥

[@Cc.74]

5:54 some of the troc R and golf 8 R comes with akrapovic exhaust from fabric

[@neilduncan345]

Great to see Yianni back on the channel.

[@Buddy1530]

Not Matt tryna prank us with hey Google 😅

[@ayushmehndiratta107]

We need more those bloopers pleaseee😂

[@alex98b627]

I could watch a video of just Yianni cracking the shits the whole time

[@akramkhal3112]

6:28 The funniest part the bmw saying “could you repeat that” when matt said:” i think the bmw won the sound test” 😂😂😂

[@johnlm340]

Guys, this is one of the best race ever made by carwow. So much good vibes and energy ! I felt I was with you having a laugh and fun. Bravo!

[@mustangdbest220]

4:06 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 caught me off guard that’s funny

[@makhwanyavhuthihi6272]

Yiannie’s face when his loosing 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 priceless

[@dvanremortel]

One of the most fun to watch! Kudos Carwow Team!

[@9663mu]

Happiness is seeing Yanni lose 😂

[@farve23]

Yianni has those thoroughbred legs that help him in the brake tests!! Lol 😆

[@ianm408]

Have you done any drags with the 2.0 stelvio 4x4?

[@siraff4461]

300hp? They look like just normal cars going along. Nothing particularly fast about any of them. Then they do weigh in pretty close to an M5 with less than half the power so I suppose thats to be expected.

[@pacoseventeen]

A 13 second quarter mile is respectable any day.

[@povilasmarveloustv3810]

t-roc R does 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds. Also these engines are easy to tune. A chip alone will give this car another 60hp and they are dangerously fun to drive in the city.

[@siraff4461]

@@pacoseventeen The time doesn't matter. It's the complete lack of drama, fun or anything else to set them out. When you think 300hp small car it used to mean a roaring, tyre ripping hooligan car. These things are just boring ways to make good numbers. Infact the time vs their power/weight kind of tells the story. What times would they do with manual gearboxes and less than ideal traction/gearing? These are efficient but thats not really the point of a hot hatch. The point is to have something thats fun while being practical. These could be diesels or electrics and lose pretty much nothing for it.

[@siraff4461]

@@povilasmarveloustv3810 If all I was interested in was a quick 0-60 time I would get one of the bunch of electrics that will make these all look snail like. There should be more to a decent hot hatch than a number on a time slip.

[@pacoseventeen]

Yeah, that is very true. At least the VW attempts to be fun with a decent exhaust haha.

[@africar4592]

So two BMWs vs two VWs

[@danam0228]

Pretty much

[@salvatorecaramagno4126]

😂

[@inamullahmughal7837]

Haha yeah

[@xerone5733]

Make Yianni checking the interiors a tradition! I love hearing his opinion.

[@marcuscto]

Every time Yianni is part of the show I have a good laugh. Well done!

[@shane-porter]

Haven’t even watched the race yet, but the dash of that ‘Mini’ was designed by Fisher Price. P.S Yianni’s engine sound was amazing (soft limiter 😂). Glad his back is better and he’s back!

[@moldytexas]

With my voice being pretty close to Matt's, his "hey google" fuckn triggered it on my damn phone lol.

[@marcashawable]

Loved the wind up and banter.. Can't you just give us the best time for each car as opposed to just the times of 1 of the races

[@suhailjamil3909]

The most exercise Yanni has done this year with checking those interiors 😂

[@OllieJC]

The banter really makes these videos 🚀

[@MadZMax]

whats a banter?

[@eyupdemir8123]

12:30 minute mark is where the race begins.

[@yc_030]

Insane amount of filler content in this one

[@thulanizulu5782]

This was more of a comedy show more than a drag race.. Yanni and Matt the Hosts😂😂😂 Enjoyed it though🤙🏾

[@Khutch18]

The driving back and forth made this whole video worth it