What drive types are available for the Aixam Minauto?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

How much power does the Aixam Minauto deliver on the road?

The Aixam Minauto reaches a peak output of 8 HP, depending on the model.

What is the electric driving range of the Aixam Minauto?

According to WLTP, the Aixam Minauto can travel up to 75 km on a single charge.

What is the battery capacity of the Aixam Minauto?

The battery offers a capacity of 5.50 kWh.

What maximum speed does the Aixam Minauto reach?

Depending on the model, top speed is 45 km/h.

How big is the Aixam Minauto overall?

Overall, the Aixam Minauto is 2759 mm long, 1500 mm wide and high.

Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the Alpine A290?

Up to 218 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

How much electricity does the Alpine A290 use per 100 km?

According to the manufacturer, the Alpine A290 requires 15.80 kWh.

How far can the Alpine A290 go on a full charge?

The WLTP range is up to 380 km.

How fast can the Alpine A290 go?

The Alpine A290 reaches up to 170 km/h.

What are the Alpine A290’s length, width and height?

Overall, the Alpine A290 is 3990 mm long, 1820 mm wide and 1520 mm high.

Aixam Minauto vs Alpine A290 - Differences and prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Aixam Minauto has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 8900 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24266 £.

As for electric range, the Alpine A290 performs decisively better – achieving up to 380 km, about 305 km more than the Aixam Minauto.

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Alpine A290 has a clearly edge – offering 218 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Alpine A290 performs convincingly better – reaching 170 km/h, while the Aixam Minauto tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Alpine A290 pulls convincingly stronger with 300 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Alpine A290 offers significantly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Aixam Minauto is significantly lighter – 425 kg compared to 1554 kg. The difference is around 1129 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alpine A290 offers decisively more room – 326 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 326 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Alpine A290 performs evident better – up to 1106 L, which is about 406 L more than the Aixam Minauto.

When it comes to payload, Alpine A290 noticeable takes the win – 396 kg compared to 250 kg. That’s a difference of about 146 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Alpine A290 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Alpine A290 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 8900 - 10800 £	Price 33200 - 39600 £
Consumption L/100km -	Consumption L/100km -
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 16.5 kWh
Electric Range 75 km	Electric Range 364 - 380 km
Battery Capacity 5.50 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 0 g/km	co2 0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 16 L	Fuel tank capacity -

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Hatchback	Body Type Hatchback
Seats 2	Seats 5
Doors 3	Doors 5
Curb weight 425 kg	Curb weight 1554 kg
Trunk capacity 0 L	Trunk capacity 326 L
Length 2759 mm	Length 3990 mm
Width 1500 mm	Width 1820 mm
Height -	Height 1520 mm
Max trunk capacity 700 L	Max trunk capacity 1106 L
Payload 250 kg	Payload 396 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Diesel, Electric	Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT, Reduction Gearbox	Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 8 HP	Power HP 177 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h -	Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.4 - 7.4 s
Max Speed 45 km/h	Max Speed 160 - 170 km/h
Torque 21 - 40 Nm	Torque 285 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders 2	Number of Cylinders -
Power kW 6 kW	Power kW 130 - 160 kW
Engine capacity 479 cm3	Engine capacity -