Bought a V40 D2 CC a few months ago. It's a solid, dependable, comfortable vehicle. Paid just over £12 000 and think I got an absolute bargain. Feels like worry free motoring. Also has a heated windscreen and seats; for the winter months. ;-) No regrets.
Nice idea! I seem to remember we've tried that on one of the group tests before - you're all welcome to go back and find out which video it was and post in the comments below. I'd look myself, but I'm feeling peckish so I'm going to go grab some lunch while you guys check :)
Mini for me, got the same model you reviewed in British racing green. Very happy with the car. I agree, it's not the best on fuel, then again I bought it because it's fun to drive and not for fuel economy. Also, it is very practical and has a certain amount of charm to it. The only thing i don't care for is the silly seat in the rear boot, however, if your into tail gating I'm certain it would be very handy.
I have one and its a great little car.....very nippy and I'm averaging about 37 MPG.....slow down a bit and it will do more.....its also hugely practical, refined and well built
@@Sto79Be it's the 2.0 petrol "S" model.... I mostly drive in the green mode which is very refined.... If I need to overtake or have some fun simply flick to Sport and it goes like the clappers..
MINI is that brand in the autoworld which has it’s takers even before the review starts... And they don’t care even if it comes in the last position . They will still buy them. Love them ❤️
I have the Volvo V40 R-Design PRO on D4 Suspension lowered by 8MM the car is a beast, i tried mini`s and been in Q2`s but didnt find them practical, the seats speak for themselves plus a lot of design has gone into these cars especially with thor hammer light design makes these so much great visability at night time driving. I went for the Theoretical light design and Full LED for the light pack, you just dont feel like your in a volvo!!
Thomas Demoet Are you british? cuz this is stupid. Just look at that car mate. Look at it. Is it a fucking Mini? No... It's just embarressing, just like your commemt is, like England is. Oh yeah, by the way: Germany fucking OWNS Mini. And all the other brands
Dan saying it's stupid but not being able to comprehend MINI is the brand name, not the definition of the car... I guess we know who the real idiot is... you.
Which win is just for superficial , how about we talk about reliability? Which can run 100k without any problem. I think audi Q2 gearbox will blow first ,second is volvo and third is mini. Repair cost for first is Q2 and second is volvo and 3 is mini
The MINI is the Best Buy. Most modern car, safest car, roomiest and most fun to drive. Last but not least it has the highest values when reselling the car.
Please review the Volvo S60 its a really good looking car in R design trim, and we want to see if it stood the test of time compared to germans although in my country its much cheaper
All these new Audis are faultless when it comes to drivetrain pairing, interior fit and finish quality, ergonomics, fuel economy, and most amazingly, suspension setup. It's just a pity Wolfgang Egger completely ruined the foundation of Audi's great designs left off by Walter de Silva.
Ye in this year you will see the new xc40 and v40 infact they are allready displayd on their instagram just search volvo xc40 2017 and u will be happy :)
I know you have been doing this for many years Matt but how on earth you can say the Mini is ugly compared to those other 2 cars is beyond me.I find it the best looking out of them.I know in the end its all a matter of taste but honestly can you say the Audi or Volvo are better looking? Are we looking at the same cars mate?The styling of the other 2 i find very bland to say the least.
Mini the best all rounder, more space, more power, more fun to drive.. the interiors Audi looks sleek and refined, mini more sporty. Imo Mini wins this hands down.
The Volvo XC40 doesn't arrive in the UK until 2018. The car tested is a Volvo V40 CC which has been around for years. Please ensure you stop making errors.
I've tried Q2 when visiting my dealer. Interior is too much plastic. Hard plastic on a doors. Hard plastic on a bottom part. generally A3 is much better IMO.
The Volvo V40 XC is Crossover body and C segment, like its direct rivals (Premium): Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, BMW X2 Series, Infiniti Q30, Lexus UX and DS 4. In Generalist brands: Subaru XV, Focus Activ, KIA XCeed, Citroën C4, Mitsubishi Eclipse and Toyota C-HR ... On the other hand, Audi Q2 and MINI Countryman are segment B.
Audi always win this kind of comparison, Audi cars are designed to fits your every need, it might not drive like bmw or luxury like Mercedes, it’s the best combination.
My 2016 hardtop now has 112,000 miles and runs excellent. Also, I see that the 2022 Countryman placed 2nd out of 29 Luxury Small SUV's in the latest issue of Consumer Reports magazine. (It's now 6/21/22)
Mat, Next time you review a 40 or 60-model Volvo, check out the satnav controls on the steering wheel and by voice command. Not pretending this generation of Volvo gets near Audi, but they are a lot better than you - and many other reviewers - make out. And steering wheel controls are much safer than touch screen on the dash.
Mini is the only choice for driving enthusiast as it is the only offered in manual. I would say also the best looking. For those wanting automatics -- best to wait a couple years or so when the self-driving cars are supposed to come out in numbers.
it was an English test how he could not win the mini! Audi and Volvo are definitely better. In this uphill he was not equal to the acceleration, and at liberty, that he was driving half the clutch in the same audi, and in mini he rode faster!
Out of these cars, the MINI would be the best if it wasn't so tragically overstyled and overpriced. Although a 5 year old volvo isn't exactly hard to beat.
Volvo is the best, but the normal version is better. and you can buy it sheaper by alo. (for me Comfort is the most important on this types of the cars, and insonorization as well as build quality)
I've bought the v40 in 2013 for 25000€, it was basically brand new (had only fifty, yes that is 50, kilometers on it) and came fully equipped (sans leather seats which i hate anyways). with the money saved i've got myself a nice Heico upgrade to 194HP and 450Nm torque. It's a perfect autobahn car, smooth as fuck - in no way relatable to mini or Q2. Despite it being quasi higher, it's really not, the extra 40mm just mean that it eats the autobahn bumps better. It's better to compare it with the A3, which in the 2013 was years behing the v40 (it just caught up with it with the 2017 iteration). and I don´t really like the design of Audi in general, I just find it boring (I compare the attractiveness of Audi with a plain white paper). I do about 80km a day (work-home) and it does the job flawlessly. If it were the only family car I wouldn't have bothered, but the wife drives an xc70, which is a fucking boat in comparison, so when we need space we just take the xc70. but it is a perfect weekend getaway car for two people (plus two small kids in the back)
Options and prices are a bit grim. At £20K - £25K all these cars make sense. Spend a little bit so that you don't get the cheapest engine. Then leave it at that. If performance is a must, then get a medium hot hatch instead. They will be £10K cheaper, faster and more fun.
That Mini's interior is so happy and it does only fits a certain kind of people while that audi's is like for everyone smooth gentle and elegant not over styled.. no need to talk about the ugly Volvo.
![Mini Clubman vs Countryman - Which is the best ?! [Buyers Guide]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/TI434Ftvv1w/mqdefault.jpg)
Who could have thought that one day there would be a Mini that is bigger than a Volvo?
Ikr
Bought a V40 D2 CC a few months ago. It's a solid, dependable, comfortable vehicle. Paid just over £12 000 and think I got an absolute bargain. Feels like worry free motoring. Also has a heated windscreen and seats; for the winter months. ;-)
No regrets.
Mini is pure joy to drive. Way more fun than the other two
So you've driven all three back to back extensively have you?
@@teamgeist3328clearly ur clueless
I’m going to buy a mini so yes it wins for me 😎
I can't wait to get my countryman 😊
Good choice. Them VW/Audi products are crap
0:55 just a suggestion .. you could have cool graphics floating over the cars with the prices displayed as you walk past the cars .. nice pan shot
Jose Moanińho Yes please
Jose Moanińho yeah it would have been cool
Nice idea! I seem to remember we've tried that on one of the group tests before - you're all welcome to go back and find out which video it was and post in the comments below. I'd look myself, but I'm feeling peckish so I'm going to go grab some lunch while you guys check :)
Its Me you're spot on. Congratulations, have some fake internet points.
carwow bring it backkkkk :D but make it like a cooler graphic maybe like maybe inside a bubble with the car wow blue color... Idk... I ain't creative
Mini for me, got the same model you reviewed in British racing green. Very happy with the car. I agree, it's not the best on fuel, then again I bought it because it's fun to drive and not for fuel economy. Also, it is very practical and has a certain amount of charm to it. The only thing i don't care for is the silly seat in the rear boot, however, if your into tail gating I'm certain it would be very handy.
You could've included at least a photo of what the hill looks like at 7:53 - was it a tarmac hill? was it off-road?
#TeamCountryman
I test drove a mini countryman this weekend and absolutely loved it, will be trading in my x1 at end of lease and leasing one...
rushdi34 do you have it right now? If so, enjoying it?:)
I have one and its a great little car.....very nippy and I'm averaging about 37 MPG.....slow down a bit and it will do more.....its also hugely practical, refined and well built
@@Sto79Be it's the 2.0 petrol "S" model.... I mostly drive in the green mode which is very refined.... If I need to overtake or have some fun simply flick to Sport and it goes like the clappers..
MINI is that brand in the autoworld which has it’s takers even before the review starts... And they don’t care even if it comes in the last position . They will still buy them. Love them ❤️
I would choose the Volvo but damn that interior of Audi is next level !!
Lol Volvo is by the far the worst option
BWMIM 9 explain...
Stavros _GR very average exterior and terrible interior which is super outdated . Needs a refresh asap
@@darkpixel_1 what's there to explain
It's trash 🤮
I prefer the mini a 100 times
Same
Same! the 2 litre machine is crazy good
How could the only car that passed the hill test not be the best all rounder here?
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When you buy it and own it for 25000 km and you see how many times you will go to the repair shop it will quickly change your mind 😅
@@Sugarrushhh90wrong
I have the Volvo V40 R-Design PRO on D4 Suspension lowered by 8MM the car is a beast, i tried mini`s and been in Q2`s but didnt find them practical, the seats speak for themselves plus a lot of design has gone into these cars especially with thor hammer light design makes these so much great visability at night time driving.
I went for the Theoretical light design and Full LED for the light pack, you just dont feel like your in a volvo!!
Great review but I knew Audi was going to win because you love Audi and they always win. The mini is clearly the best one here.
consolence s the best always win
The Q2 looks like that kid from school who took everyone's lunch money
So if the Q2 is Nelson Muntz, who are the other two?
Looks like the geeky one that dress in cool clothes to try and fit in, if you ask me. :P
carwow The volvo is Wigum and the Mini is Homer. Hahahaha
OVOGang i
14Rolex11 maybe in your dreams .It is more expensive and have less extras than volvo
I would watch this guy review toasters, easely the most entertaining car reviews on youtube!
An SUV that can't drive up a small hill is totally useless, in my opinion.
How could the only car that passed the hill test not be the best all rounder here?
🤔
@@mbwyatt1978 the other cars weren't specced with awd
Facts
@@mbwyatt1978 Such a brainless thing to say lol. Audi can be specced with quattro which is the grippiest AWD there is.
@@Wulf44445 great to know. Why was it not in this comparison.... it is not a comparison between the no-shows.
That Mini's A pillar... probably the biggest I've ever seen.
Mini, by a Countrymile ;)
The MINI wins all the way. Audi looks like a big Polo.
The MINI should have won this test.
Thomas Demoet Are you british? cuz this is stupid. Just look at that car mate. Look at it. Is it a fucking Mini? No... It's just embarressing, just like your commemt is, like England is.
Oh yeah, by the way: Germany fucking OWNS Mini. And all the other brands
Dan saying it's stupid but not being able to comprehend MINI is the brand name, not the definition of the car... I guess we know who the real idiot is... you.
Dan
Are you that intolerant of other peoples opinions?
fucking idiot
@@prisonmike1874
*Everyone has an OPINION!*
Still prefer the mini
Mini was dominant throughout the episode but finally Audi took reward. How it is possible. Mini must win the test
Nope.
How could the only car that passed the hill test not be the best all rounder here?
🤔
Which win is just for superficial , how about we talk about reliability? Which can run 100k without any problem. I think audi Q2 gearbox will blow first ,second is volvo and third is mini.
Repair cost for first is Q2 and second is volvo and 3 is mini
My 2016 hardtop now has 112,000 miles and runs great. Just regular service and a battery. Looking forward to getting a Countryman.
Q2, I love it.
Well easy - 2 of them look like you're off to Asda and one looks like you're off to do something fun. Mini all the way for me.
11:04, petrol with a 4750rpm red line?
coalie roller if you look to the right on the virtual screen you’ll see that the car in the picture on there is in fact an A4 🤔🤔
Should have shown the hill climbs from the outside too.
The MINI is the Best Buy. Most modern car, safest car, roomiest and most fun to drive. Last but not least it has the highest values when reselling the car.
The Q2 looks like an over-weight Volkswagen Polo
Yeah, the Volvo and Audi are ugly af in my opinion
Nice 😂
Mini all the way!!!!
Why do you need 12V socket in the boot? How often do you charge you phone in the boot?
Matej Marecek cool box!
I still love the Audi Q2 to this day!
I'd go for a Kia soul used and use the difference on a binge somewhere exotic like Newcastle
Please review the Volvo S60 its a really good looking car in R design trim, and we want to see if it stood the test of time compared to germans although in my country its much cheaper
The Audi q2 has not independent rear suspension is it an issue?, You criticized it in the seat Ateca having the same chassis
All these new Audis are faultless when it comes to drivetrain pairing, interior fit and finish quality, ergonomics, fuel economy, and most amazingly, suspension setup. It's just a pity Wolfgang Egger completely ruined the foundation of Audi's great designs left off by Walter de Silva.
a mid spec Audi Q2 , with a 1.0 engine costs 35k here in Portugal, with halogen lights. oh god
1.0L?? Wtf? We have a 1.4L Q2 and it’s quick enough but nothing surprising and I can only imagine a 1.0 Jesus Christ why would Audi make that
hopefully Volvo refreshes the V40 soon with their new design 😍.
Mat, where are you reviewing the XC60? (in depth)
Ye in this year you will see the new xc40 and v40 infact they are allready displayd on their instagram just search volvo xc40 2017 and u will be happy :)
carwow really has a hard on for audis at the moment... I love it :D
I know you have been doing this for many years Matt but how on earth you can say the Mini is ugly compared to those other 2 cars is beyond me.I find it the best looking out of them.I know in the end its all a matter of taste but honestly can you say the Audi or Volvo are better looking? Are we looking at the same cars mate?The styling of the other 2 i find very bland to say the least.
I'd still Choose the Volvo over any of its rivals
Was planning to buy a mini countryman, but this video let me think twice! After reading the comment, i'll go back with MINI :)
Mini the best all rounder, more space, more power, more fun to drive.. the interiors Audi looks sleek and refined, mini more sporty. Imo Mini wins this hands down.
The Volvo XC40 doesn't arrive in the UK until 2018. The car tested is a Volvo V40 CC which has been around for years. Please ensure you stop making errors.
I see no one choose volvo :) i would take mini ,its good for families. But Q2 is also a good option as a city SUV.
I'm taking that Volvo thank you
master your audio guys! i feel like Tiesto here just to be able to unterstand
Matt, i suggest that you review the VW Up! and cars within it's price range and segment.
I've tried Q2 when visiting my dealer. Interior is too much plastic. Hard plastic on a doors. Hard plastic on a bottom part. generally A3 is much better IMO.
The Volvo V40 XC is Crossover body and C segment, like its direct rivals (Premium): Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, BMW X2 Series, Infiniti Q30, Lexus UX and DS 4.
In Generalist brands:
Subaru XV, Focus Activ, KIA XCeed, Citroën C4, Mitsubishi Eclipse and Toyota C-HR ...
On the other hand, Audi Q2 and MINI Countryman are segment B.
Would make more sense to compare like for like models? Rather than the basic Volvo vs the high end MINI
How about comparing the original Fiat 500 vs the Citroën 2CV vs the VW Beetle vs the Mini Cooper. Would b very interesting to see.
The Volvo V40 is a bit old now... So it's a little unfair compare this 3....
All the models of the Volvo were updated minus this!
Good video thought
Best review yet !!!
Audi Q2 wins for me, it looks unique and like nothing else from their production and some really quality interior! Thank you Audi
Great review, was a lot of fun to watch!
Audi always win this kind of comparison, Audi cars are designed to fits your every need, it might not drive like bmw or luxury like Mercedes, it’s the best combination.
Great review. Have been in the Q2 1.4tsi auto and it has mighty impressive refinement and seat comfort.
Audi Q2?! never knew it existed, when was it out on the market?
I'd really like the Mini Countryman but the reliability scores for Mini are a bit of a bummer
My 2016 hardtop now has 112,000 miles and runs excellent. Also, I see that the 2022 Countryman placed 2nd out of 29 Luxury Small SUV's in the latest issue of Consumer Reports magazine. (It's now 6/21/22)
@@misterb1132 Re 112k miles, oh wow that's pretty bloody amazing!
I'll have a read of the consumer report, thank you 😊
Among the three, only Q2 doesn't have the middle armrest at the back seat. Right?
Mat, Next time you review a 40 or 60-model Volvo, check out the satnav controls on the steering wheel and by voice command. Not pretending this generation of Volvo gets near Audi, but they are a lot better than you - and many other reviewers - make out. And steering wheel controls are much safer than touch screen on the dash.
does a3 and q2 have the same interior?
Philipe maia barbetta not quite. I think the A3 is a bit more circular. But I also think that the new A3 will have a similar interieur.
All three cars are not my taste, but the Q2 at least looks like a small SUV and not like a higher Hatchback like the other two.
Danne6und8zig that's why the Q2 is the ugliest and the stupidest
Danne6und8zig The volvo isn't a SUV it's just a "cross country" version of the normal v40.
Dnt judge d book by its own cover. Have u try to drive q2 before? Be pratical dnt trust on looks ONLY n bla bla....
I will go with the mini even tho it's not a mini anymore
LOL Watching my my 1st video of Car Wow in 4K felt like he was talikng to me on the 4K joke great review as always.
Mini is the only choice for driving enthusiast as it is the only offered in manual. I would say also the best looking. For those wanting automatics -- best to wait a couple years or so when the self-driving cars are supposed to come out in numbers.
Yeah, i would take that BMW
I agree with you on the rear of the audi looking like a "jacked up VW Polo"
mini mini mini :D easily the winner
volvo is safer, faster, more convenient, less emergency so I do not know how to win
it was an English test how he could not win the mini! Audi and Volvo are definitely better. In this uphill he was not equal to the acceleration, and at liberty, that he was driving half the clutch in the same audi, and in mini he rode faster!
Mini. Nice German car.
MINI for life!!!
How about NEW 2022 MINI Countryman? Review please……
8:00 wished you guys showed the car outside when trying to drive up the hill.
The jump behind the Mini was so funny :-)). great review
New mic? Doesnt sound as good as before to me... :)
Out of these cars, the MINI would be the best if it wasn't so tragically overstyled and overpriced. Although a 5 year old volvo isn't exactly hard to beat.
Audi is winning in almost every race! Q2, A4 and even A3?!
Volvo is the best, but the normal version is better. and you can buy it sheaper by alo. (for me Comfort is the most important on this types of the cars, and insonorization as well as build quality)
Why anyone would pay those prices for these 3 I don't know.
t s I would buy the audi a3 before those cars but if I had to chose one of the review I would go for the Q2 as I think that it is balanced
t s new cars have become unaffordable
livc444111 Dacia says "No", my man.
I've bought the v40 in 2013 for 25000€, it was basically brand new (had only fifty, yes that is 50, kilometers on it) and came fully equipped (sans leather seats which i hate anyways). with the money saved i've got myself a nice Heico upgrade to 194HP and 450Nm torque. It's a perfect autobahn car, smooth as fuck - in no way relatable to mini or Q2. Despite it being quasi higher, it's really not, the extra 40mm just mean that it eats the autobahn bumps better.
It's better to compare it with the A3, which in the 2013 was years behing the v40 (it just caught up with it with the 2017 iteration). and I don´t really like the design of Audi in general, I just find it boring (I compare the attractiveness of Audi with a plain white paper).
I do about 80km a day (work-home) and it does the job flawlessly. If it were the only family car I wouldn't have bothered, but the wife drives an xc70, which is a fucking boat in comparison, so when we need space we just take the xc70. but it is a perfect weekend getaway car for two people (plus two small kids in the back)
No they havent the prices have to go up to keep up with the demand and developments in technology.
The Volvo is starting to show its age, will wait for the new XC40 that hopefully will come later this year.
I would pick the mini
hey matt you look like prince harry.and the setting of the Vedio was really a nice choice..😊👍
Re do this review when the 2019 volvo v40 comes out
lol hasn’t come out. V40 most rubbish car ever
@@bwmim9709 Nah, I own a 2017 v40 R-design and it's super classy and sporty.
Endri Çyrbja na man todays standards it needs an upgrade asap terrible interior looks like the inside of a tank 😂 and exterior is meh
I’d get the mini but I’d wait for the 306bhp JCW model that’s coming soon
Options and prices are a bit grim. At £20K - £25K all these cars make sense. Spend a little bit so that you don't get the cheapest engine. Then leave it at that. If performance is a must, then get a medium hot hatch instead. They will be £10K cheaper, faster and more fun.
MINI!
These head2head aren't kinda fair if they aren't same engine type. u get 2.l mini and 1.4l audi kinda not the same
cannot wait for your review of the XC40, when they'll finally release it... since Volvo keeps teasing with clips on their channel :)
Mini Countryman weights 1650kg, 1650kg I understand how it got that heavy but really 1650kg
I like the Volvo V40 XC the most.
I wld go for d MINI
Offroading is only as good as the tyres let you.
Mini is a Joke expansive. Audi is a Polo expansive, Volvo has personality.
you are lovely to watch. GOD bless you man
That Mini's interior is so happy and it does only fits a certain kind of people while that audi's is like for everyone smooth gentle and elegant not over styled..
no need to talk about the ugly Volvo.
Q2 all the way
Wish we had the Q2 and V40 in the US.
Remember Matt. MINI is the car manufacturer now. No the car model.
When ? Volvo XC 60,Audi Q5, Mercedes GLC.