Audi S4 vs JCW Clubman - Which is the best to drive ? [CarVid19 Daily VLOG]
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
- Finally we are allowed to drive a little more and that means for the first time since Lockdown I can do what I do best. It is a lovely sunny day so I though I would put my Audi B9 S4 Avant up against my new Mini JCW Clubman.
Which is the better car ? How do they compare ? Which is better to drive ? So many questions to answer and whilst doing that lots of great driving on great roads !
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Great video 👍👍👍 For me 150% it’s the Mini Clubman !!!!! You completely covered everything and yes the Mini comes in at 1 place . The personality of the car it’s unbelievable. When you driving the Mini you feeling like the car it’s part of you and you are part of the car it’s unbelievable truly best driving experience for the and more reason I own Mini Clubman and it’s going to be the best car for me . Thank you for excellent video 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Just to see you in your element reviewing cars was good to see, its mad how lots of people take things for granted but as soon as it's taken away you miss it so much, I've been lucky in the fact that I have been able to go back and fore work but for people like us, driving is more than just something we need to do, it's what we love to do.
Indeed. It was great to get out there and not feel bad for driving 👍
Mini every time. You hit the nail on the head when you mentioned personalising them and the grin factor 😍
Yep 👍
I’m coming from a M140i to my jcw clubby next week. Test drive had me grinning, all 4 room for dogs in the boot. I think mini bite you get under your skin and you are hooked.
Absolutely loved this video!! Great cutting from car to car! Your own enjoyment came through the screen! Well done PP 👌
Took some planning 😜😂
One of the best head to head videos I’ve seen.. excellent work.
Wow thank you 🙏🏻
S4 for me Pete as I have one in same colour, just love the sound it makes and as you say, who needs anything quicker.
They are SO quick 😳
Hi Peter, it‘s a pure pleasure to watch you at the wheel and see your driving pleasure immediately. I would take the JCW clubman for a drive when I was in a bad mood because the interior has a far greater cheering-up-factor. The Audi is more decent, it has the going-to-the-opera appeal, it’s more businesslike. What about practcality, boot space? Can you fold down the passenger seat in any of the two cars? It was a great idea to do this head-to-head race. And I‘m eagerly looking forward to the next edition of Peddlerz Rides.
Thanks for this Stephen. Audi has a bit more load space. Rear seats drop but front seat only tilts forward. Next Peddlerz Rides goes live at 6 today 👍
Thank you Pete, I did the right choice, love my Mini Clubman JCW-20
You sure did 👍
Great video Pete, good to see you're back out and enjoying the cars! I do keep half an eye out for you around these parts, though I must admit my Mk2 RS hasn't been out of its garage for over two months now! I can't wait to get back out again. Keep up the good work! Pete
Cheers Pete. Honk if you see me 😜😂
Well done. I love your enthusiasm and envy your cars. Keep the videos coming!
Thank you and will do 👍
I just bought a 306hp JCW Countryman, complete impulse buy had never sat in one and took the chance based on all the reviews and omg, my first mini it is amazing!
They are mega things 👍
Just watched this up on catch up, what a fantastic review well done 👍
Really enjoyed the review, I love my S4 B9 and struggle to think what could replace it, this mini thanks to it having 4 wheel drive is certainly a contender when the day comes to make a change.
They are great fun to drive 👍
Great video Pete!! Love both cars, but like you, I’m a mini nut!! Have an f54 Cooper S, the jcw is next for me once I can get to test drive one!!
You can hear those run flats!! I swapped to pilot sport 4’s and wow.... what a difference in road noise!! As well as comfort and grip!! Stay safe and keep going with your fab videos.
New wheels and tyres coming just as soon as I can 👍
Gotta go with Mini....your quality of videos are the best! Keep up the great work! 👍😃
Thank you 🙏🏻
Peter....there is only one winner....both of them!! Technically I would need the Audi because of the better ride and I like 6 cylinder engines but....yes...I am an old Mini driver...as you might recall...1966 old....so in the showrooms, if Mrs HQB could stand the ride with adaptive suspension, I think the Mini might well win...and it would be called “Beeb”...in memory of my old friend and neighbour Mrs Stokes who had that Cooper S engined Minivan, old DBH 942B....so yes...the Mini wins!!! Keep driving..I’m off to the Mendips...to collect bedding plants...in the SL!! 😎😎😎Richard.
Love your style 👏👏👏
Thanks for the vid, I’ve had my JCW since November and love it.. smiling all the way! ( btw, went from an S3)
Nice to hear. Which puts the biggest smile on your face ? 🤔
I would go for the S4 any day, but would like the JCW Mini Clubman for my wife, provided I could drive it as well ! They are both beautiful cars. Well done on your video comparison of them Pete. You did an excellent review.
It is the other way round for me. The Mini is mine. The Audi belongs to Mrs PP but she only drives the Mini 😂
Another good one Pete, loved how close they really are to each other. 😁😎👍🏼
Cheers Greg 👍
Back in your natural environment. Thanks Ped. The hours of video editing are much appreciated.
Indeed and I loved every minute 👍
I agree minis usually look better with stripes 👍
That “look behind you after parking” is a legit test!! 😁
Oh yes 👍
Great stuff. Was so good to get out on those roads again yesterday for my birthday treat.
Mega being out again and Happy Birthday 🥳
Audi for me. It simply ticks all the boxes with a big tick . I love my Audi A6 avant, it's done 155000 miles and still drives like new. I appreciate the work you put into your videos. Thanks.☺
Wow that is awesome 👏
JCW hands down. Great editing between both cars. Love to see a JCW Clubman vs Countryman head-head when you are able to borrow one. Wife wants to upgrade her Cooper S for the JCW Countryman.
I’ll be getting the Countyman JCW as soon as I can. Then I’ll do a comparison 👍
@@PetrolPed Oh man, great idea, Pete. I'm looking forward to that vid. 👍👍🚗. My current lease (Silverado) is up in Feb and I REALLY REALLY REALLY want to get a JCW Clubman like yours, but I would be very curious to hear your thoughts on the Countryman.
Hi Ped
Very fair, honest and interesting comparison.🤗 The two cars achieve similar remits but in totally different ways. Mini cheeky full of character and brings a smile to your face. Audi understated elegance without drawing too much attention. Maybe it’s my age but it’s Audi for me. Going back many years my Cooper S first mod was white Fablon stripes down the bonnet, looked good on green body colour & white roof.😎😎
Fablon...now there is a name I haven’t heard for years 😜
I love my clubman jcw, such a fun car to drive. The best part is when you change up gear and the mrs hits her head on the headrest. 😅. I recently bought a mini r53 Cooper s as a project, and I absolutely love it. Time to wind that supercharger up and give it the beans.
The supercharger whine in an R53 is simply ace 👍
Seven word summary: Epic content, thoroughly enjoyable, thank you Sir!
Awesome feedback. I’ll take that 😜
Love your commentary and glad you actually step on the gas too!
Cheers 👍
Hi Pete. I've only just recently subscribed to your channel and have been binge watching you over the last few weeks....I actually think you're more entertaining than the current Top Gear series....Anyway to this vlog I would say your JCW wins for me for 2 reasons. Firstly the JCW has so much more character than the S4 and looks so much more fun to drive, which leads me to the 2nd reason, is I have had 2 Mini's myself my current one is a R53 and goes like the clappers. Keep up the good work, love the Carvid19 videos...
Hi Steve. Thanks for the sub. I am a big fan of the R53 👍
Great video 👍 superb edit as well and great to see you back enjoying what you do best. Of course the MINI wins hands down everytime
Thanks Guys 🙏🏻
Great vid Pete. MINI for wifey and I hands down. The telling factor is that the S4 hasn’t been given a name 😉 Great to see you out driving again! 👍
Very true. Maybe need to see to that 👍
@@PetrolPed She (the S4) looks like that teacher you fancied at school. Plain on the outside, but you always wondered.....???
That was really enjoyable Pete. Who’d have thought 💭 that two cars 🚘 that looks 👀 so different could feel and be so similar. It was an interesting 🧐 setup yah did there. Nice touch, any hu, stay safe & healthy 💋
Cheers AJ 👍
I took a JCW out on Saturday!
A car that made me smile very much !
My current car is a S3 convertible which also makes me smile when I drive it.........
Do I change my current for the new mini?
Very tight decision! But for me the Audi just wins, but I think it’s due to the convertible part!
Great video though👍🏻
Great video Pete two lovely carsthe mini wins my heart. PS good to see you driving again and doing great content
Thanks Sean. It was great getting out there 👍
Morning fella. You do have damn fine cars there pal. Both marques are fantastic fun. All top scores from me. 👍👍👍👍
Morning Bud. I am very lucky 👍
Really enjoyed this vlog. I would take either but deep down I'm an Audi fan. Having never owned either type. The one big difference I got from your head to head was the cabin noise. The audio was much muck quieter cabin noise over the mini. But like you said ain't much difference between them. Enjoy the drive
They are very similar. Mics are funny things. The Mini did sound very different 🤔
I haven't owned an Audi but owned VW Passat B5&B5.5 based on Audi A4. I would chose the Audi S4 Quattro. My VW Passat 1.9TDI 130bhp SE 2003 was a 4 motion.
I have.a ‘17 clubman S and love it. The JCW I’m sure is really awesome with the extra 100+ horse. I do have the adjustable suspension and really like it when in sport mode.
The Clubman S is a mega car. I’ve driven a couple now and love them 👏
I've always liked "normal cars" to be either dark blue, silver (Or grey. Which is almost silver!) and possibly black. Depending on the car. As for interiors, that depends on the exterior. If it's a black exterior, then a dark brown always works. But I find it odd how many manufacturers do not do a grey seating interiors. If you don't opt for black, then you're left with cream or even worse, white.
When I was working I had a lease car. Renault Laguna. Dark blue. Grey seats.
As for other "sportier" cars, then the world is your lobster for colours. Red is always good now as the colour doesn't fade to a dark pink. But Ferrari do a very dark, almost blood red (Rosso Fiorano.) that looks stunning on the GTC4 Lusso. A car I could easily lust for :-))...
I was surprised that the weight difference was only 5kgs!!?? :-\\...
As for the love or hate relationship with Minis. I love Minis. :-))... But I really hate my Cooper S. :-((...
Great video as always Pete :-))...
However... I have a simple question; You can only have ONE of the cars. Which one would you keep? The Mini or the Audi?
Mini 👍
Funny, for me I went to Carvana and bought a convertible 2015 Audi S5 which I thought was a dream car, and indeed it was fantastic except that it arrived with no oil. After a long aggravating week in the shop, turned out it needed a new engine and no way I was going to take a refurb engine in an Audi - so I swapped it in for a 2017 Mini Cooper JCW Convertible which has been a BLAST and my family loves going for quarantine escape drives. Different, yes. Not quite equal, but both excellent. A lot more positive attention in the Mini, everyone always waves and smiles at you :) With the top down, there's a bit more wind in the Cooper but I have absolutely no regrets so far. Though if I had to do a long road trip, it would be better in the Audi but that's not common - and it won't be as useful come the winter but fortunately I work from home anyway. I did just finish adding the Koni Special Active shocks since mine was also missing dynamic dampers, and I'm happy to report they DID make a great difference over road seams and other aggravations that typically rattled my teeth in the Mini. But I don't believe there's any car besides Miata that could top the fun of the Mini.
I nearly bought an S5 Cab before changing my mind and buying my JCW Roadster. That hooked me into Minis 👍
Great to see you enjoying driving again. Both your cars are ace. I have much cheaper versions of both your cars. An F56 Cooper 1.5 T and a Leon ST diesel. Love them both in different ways and also looking forward to driving again.
Nice 👌
Gday Pete ! I’m in the mini camp. It’s built for purpose and that purpose is having fun. I’m the same age as you, but growing up is optional I reckon 😋. Cheers for great video mate. Matt from Australia 🇦🇺
Physical age = 47
Mental age = struggling to get out of my teens 😂😂😂
Good stuff Pete....Good to be back on the road. S4 for me I'm afraid, just like my Audis, especially as a daily with the better ride quality.........Oh, that F 54 sticker on the Clubman looks even more naff than I remember 😂
Ouch 😬
Both would make great ''Getaway'' cars. The Audi more gangster. The JCW Clubman can handle the Italian Job!!! lol.
LOL 😂
I enjoyed that, you know where I’m going, it’s the mini for me 👍
No surprise 😂
Reminds me of my clubman and how much fun it was to drive, although the previous Audi A3 could munch through miles no problem. It could do my 36 mile cross country commute in 45 minutes. That B road is fabulous, been down it a few times on holiday. We have some similar up here in the Yorkshire Wolds, just a little too straight for my liking. Show me a bend and I tend to drive a bit faster! Just the issue that my car isn’t that fond of bends compared to the Clubman.
Love this 👍
So happy u finally did this video! I think both cars are great but to be honest I’d have to go Audi. With 3 kids the s4 is just that much better. What a awesome video sir Pete. Can’t wait to be able to pull the trigger on the Audi allroad.
I am excited for you 😬
Great video. I've got a Mini Clubman Cooper SD, it has a lot of torque. But, because of your review I think I am going to buy one JCW. I've also got an Audi TT and I know what you mean, completely different cars to drive.
Enjoy!
Great vid, got a good feel for each car
Thanks Rob 👍
S4 certainly sounds better but the Clubman seems like it’d be more fun to drive. You’re spoilt for choice either way! Great video 👍
I sure am 👍
Good comparison Pete, surprised how close they are 👍👍
So was I 😂
I'm late to the vid but thoroughly enjoyed it. Just put a deposit down on the JCW. Wife and I are both into our 60's and we just want a bit of fun, along with a smidge of practicality :-)
You guys are going to love it 👍
Cracking vid. Great to se some in road action. Two great cars there, and two I would be more than happy to own, but bang for buck, that Mini takes some beating, and in your case £10k!!! 💷
Indeed 👌👍
Two great cars Peter, as you know I have a B9 Audi A4 S line but 2.0 TFSI S Tronic the same colour as yours, brilliant car fully loaded with Matrix headlights which I think in one of your previous videos you said your Audi didn't have the Matrix headlights and mine is not four-wheel-drive. On a 370 mile Drive back home from Perth in Scotland maximum speed set at 65 mph in economy I managed 58.5 miles to the gallon I took a photograph of this absolutely incredible .
Take care Reginald Browne
Blimey that is impressive. I struggle to get more than low 30s 😳
I would love Matrix too 👌
For me the MINI is the WINNER...💙😎 Why? You have said it at 3:12 personalized and 3:40 Charakter no other car has that (maybe a E-Type 😊 but that’s out of question)
E Type would be nice though 😜
Petrol Ped definitely if money isn’t a discussion 😜 cause minus practicality 😩
The mini clubman is a wonderful car 🚘 . Love the j c w clubman . + you made it LOOK 👀 just great 👍. The s4 not sold in OZ special order.
Didn’t know that 😳
Nice to see you back in the S4
It was good to be back in it 👍
I doubled checked those weights. S4 avant lists 1675 and 306 jcw clubman 1550.
Audi for me, love that engine note, sounds very addictive 😀👍🏻
It is 😜
Great video Pete, love the sound of the Audi, but both great cars.
Cheers Andrew 👍
Nice one Pete My Cooper S is auto but not sport box but when driven hard (as usually is) it really revs to red in every gear before changing up Kinda seems like you're over-reving but by God its fast and fun
Sure is 👍
Favourite bit of road around here that Harting road! 🚗💨💨😎
Oh yes 👌
Hi pp👍I can see why you bought those cars , Both are fabulous ! I have an audi and a mini! Looked like you were enjoying getting on with some filming for a change!🥂
It was so nice to plan, shoot and edit a driving video. 10+ hours of work 👍
Well worth it my friend!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Pete, glad to see restrictions lifting a bit and that you're able to exercise the cars. Interesting comparison, especially the minuscule weight delta between the two. To deal with your clean but dusty cars I have 2 words: California Duster.
😂😂😂
Great Head-2-head and as a JCW owner myself, the Mini wins hands down! 🏁
Great to hear 👍
Would have to be the S4 for me. And you’re right, the Audi virtual cockpit is amazing.
Would also love to know what road you were on as it did look an amazing place for a drive through the countryside!!
B2141 👍
An interesting & good comparison. It's hard to divide them if just comparing the performance. 300hp in a small car is quite a lot really🙂.
Just finished watching your 7 part racing series; thoroughly enjoyed it👍❤. Edge of the seat stuff; almost like watching the btcc.
Oh wow that is great to hear. Such an amazing experience 👍
Its the Mini for me love it
my choice - microphone for videos from inside of a car! ...but mini clubman! since I drive one
Great video, cheers
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Hi Pete what a great video love how you edited it from the Audi to the mini to the mini to the Audi also I like how you leave your camera on a tripod in a layby as you’re driving past I’m surprised no one has pulled over and nicked it lol for me I would say the Audi all day long great vid mate catch you tomorrow
Took some planning and needs must when you are on your own. Always worried some pikey is gonna nick it 😂
Worth mentioning we're still shut in Scotland :) (p.s. Audi for me every day of the week, it just looks more grown-up to me, also it may just be the camera but the mini sounds far noisier inside to me. Although I am partially deaf at the moment)
Good job I live in England 😜 Always try to avoid saying England and just go for the UK as it normally upsets people. This time it was the other way around 😂😂
@@PetrolPed No upset here mate, it takes a lot more than that for me to fall out with people 👍
Can't believe it took me until now to catch this video. But in the states we call fun factor the "Smiles Per Gallon"
Yep 👍
I'm pretty sure that the Audi has a sound actuator to improve the engine tone. I believe you can pull a fuse to compare if this is the case. Out of the two cars I would certainly take the mini its a proper sleeper car that you don't expect this car to have that much power. The estate version of this generation mini is without doubt also the best looking.
I agree. People see a Mini they don’t see a Golf R beater 😜😂
Love the mini.... Great Car Vid 👍
Thanks 🙏🏻
Both cars do it for me 👍🏻, be interesting if you do put a different exhaust on Charlie
Really enjoyed that head to head as you say nice just to get out all the best
Mark 🇬🇧🍺👍🏻
Cheers Mark 👍
Mini but the main issue with the sound is the Mini has the lovely OPF filter muffling there sound, nice Remus cat back like Will has on his
Yep. That’s the plan 👍
Great video, your a attention to detail is amazing, driving the same stretch of road in both cars to compare like categories, genius. I've had a Cooper JCW F56 so I'd pick the S4 for the sound. I assume the residual reflects the higher purchase price? 👍
Drove that route twice in each car. First for the pieces to camera and second for external GoPro b roll 😜
Loved this and the joy on your face to be driving and reviewing was brilliant. Always the Mini for me, they are as you said full of fun across the range.
I did enjoy making this one 👍
Hi Pete I bet that was fun to drive them back to back. I would still take the Mini for the smile factor 😀 Everyone have a fab weekend 👍😷🧽🇬🇧
It was nice to be out again 👍
Well done for remembering all the different specs. I’ve never really been an Audi fan, so would go with the Mini. Have to agree with you about the S4 seats though. They do look smart and comfortable.
Did that in the first take too 😜😂
Mini for me plus the 10k
Both really nice but do prefer the mini
Hi Pete, great video mate. I'd definitely go with the Mini but the exhaust note on the Audi is sweet, time for a trip in Charley up to see the Lohen lads to remedy that 👍. I'm so jealous every time I see people outside, I'm still on total house arrest (self shielding) until 30th of June at the earliest and I'm going fu**ing nuts. Take care all, stay safe 👍👍👍👍👍🏁
Oh mate. Feel for you 😢
@@PetrolPed
Thank god for your Carvid-19 daily vids mate 👍👍👍👍🏁👊
Wow been waiting for this video - also was wandering how my TTS would compare, as same HP as mini but lighter ???? One day you will have to arrange a drag race with similar HP cars and invite things like TTS & Golf R and S3 along. Would be very interesting and get lots of views as so many people look for the drag race/review comparison videos for the cars when trying to decide on which to buy. I can see why you love both your cars as both are ace.
Would love to get them both on a runway 👍
Head t head Audi TTS Golf R & the Clubman count me in. 😜👍
Hi both cars great excellent review 🙂👍
Cheers Paul 👍
I’ve owned both. The mini wins hands down on the £/car battle.
Yep 👍
S4 Avant for me although I have the RS4 Avant and I couldn’t imagine driving to Italy in a mini.
I have driven to Italy in a Mini and it wasn’t as bad as you’d think 😜😂
Nice vid Pete! Must have taken a lot of time to edit .
Oh yes. Quite a bit of planning. A day to shoot and over 6 hours to edit 😬
For me it would be the Audi. It's the better sounding which is an important part of the experience, there's nothing exciting about a high-revving straight-four. The Mini dashboard looks a mess and I couldn't accept that red rim on the centre dial especially at night. I fully understand the Mini fun factor but I would think the Audi provides the more relaxing journey to Cornwall? No roof box on the Audi, either? But, hey, a very professional review and it can't be easy to choose which on to go out in unless the Mrs has the keys to one already. Happy Partly-Lifted Lockdown Driving!
Both are good on a long drive and I do put the roof box in the S4 every now and then. I know what you mean about the Mini dash 👍
Good evening. For me it would have to be the Mini over the Audi. Another great video. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Very good review of both. I would go with the Mini. I find Audi a bit to grown up and serious, plus as you say, they are very expensive. The tablet just stuck on the Audi dash looks terrible! During the 0-60 test both cars sounded great together :-)
They made great music 👌👏👏
Looks like you’re splitting people here! Well I’m another one in the mini camp. Was very tempted by one a while back, nothing wrong with the Audi, just prefer the mini 👍🏻
Both excellent cars so either camp is a good place to be 👍
Petrol Ped - to balance my previous comment out, I have always felt that the clean lines of the A4 cabrio made it the best looking convertible.
Would take either of these cars out for a drive. Both have a nice kick of acceleration and both have a usable space. The S4 has more headroom for performance though, with an appropriate ODB unlock of the top end.
Yep, I am sure a tune would add even more performance 👍
Petrol Ped Maybe that could be a future episode? Or even a Race Chip box? Just for a test of course....
Well if I had never driven a Mini, I probably would have gone for the Audi here, although like you sir, I'm no fan of the ipad on the dash. Happily I have owned a couple of Mini's and therefore, you can keep your Audi, it can't come anywhere near close to the fun factor the Mini gives. Just the thought of going for a drive puts a grin on my fave, and no Audi is ever gonna do that. Anyway must dash, I decided my good lady needed a lift to work today, so off to collect her......she doesn't finish for another hour but hey..there are country lanes calling!!!
Love your thinking 😜😂
MINI probably more alive when driving, Audi better as a daily I suspect. Although performance close the old saying will apply in a drag race, no replacement for displacement so Audi will be faster
Love that saying 👏
Gotta love a VAG trump.. 😊 I can recommend a good leather cleaner and protection kit if you’d like. Would be happy to do it for you once lockdown is lifted...
Cheers mate 👍 I does need doing 😬
Petrol Ped I does..? 😱 Hope you mean the car 😂
Tut tut, Pete. Get the Brasso out and clean those S4 exhaust tips!!! 😆
I know 😬😜😂
The S4 is for mummy and the kids 🇦🇺.
😂😂😂