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The Mini Countryman JCW has a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 300 horsepower and 400 Newton-meters of torque. It weighs 1735 kilograms and costs about 39,900 pounds. It has all-wheel drive via a 7-speed automatic gearbox with launch control. The interior is unique but not particularly luxurious.The BMW iX2 has dual electric motors, making 313 horsepower and 494 Newton-meters of torque. It has all-wheel drive and weighs 2020 kilograms, costing around 51,615 pounds.
The Volkswagen T-Roc R has a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine with 300 horsepower and 400 Newton-meters of torque. It has a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive, weighing under 1.6 tons and costing 45,465 pounds. Its quality interior is better than the Mini's.
The Audi SQ2 has a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine making 300 horsepower and 400 Newton-meters of torque. The engine connects to all wheels by its 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and weighs 1535 kg.
The BMW’s electric powertrain faces challenges after the initial launch. For the first drag race, the Audi won. The second race was won by the Volkswagen T-roc. In a rolling race with all cars set in their sportiest settings, the Audi won. One tester found the brakes on the Mini felt the best. There was poor placement of the sports control button on the Mini. The electronic assistance was described as "twerking". The BMW experienced significant vibrations. The Mini's fake engine sounds were found on the dashboard. The Volkswagen T-Roc was unable to engage launch control at one point.
