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Alpine A290 vs Abarth 500 595 695 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 155 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Abarth 500 595 695?

Alpine A290 vs Abarth 500 595 695: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Abarth 500 595 695

  • very slightly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A290

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Abarth 500 595 695 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 609 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Alpine A290 is barely more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 17.1 kWh/100km for the Abarth 500 595 695. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Alpine A290 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 380 km, about 115 km more than the Abarth 500 595 695.

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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 offers markedly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 155 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A290 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Abarth 500 595 695 takes 7 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A290 delivers clearly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm more.

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 more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Abarth 500 595 695 is slightly lighter – 1,410 kg compared to 1,554 kg. The difference is around 144 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A290 offers substantially more boot space – 326 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alpine A290 carries barely more – 396 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A290 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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A290

Alpine A290

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 177 - 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 364 - 380 km
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Alpine A290

The Alpine A290 brings Alpine's racing-bred spirit to the road with taut handling, razor-sharp steering and a compact, cheeky silhouette that's impossible to ignore. It's a car for drivers who want pure fun rather than family practicality — a playful, stylish pocket rocket that makes every back road feel like a racetrack and hands out smiles with the key.

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4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Emin Molu
17 Apr 2026, 21:05:51

excellent handling, excellent damping, excellent noise supression, excellent design.fantastic fun to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
32,600 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.1 - 18.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
242 - 265 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,410 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
185 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,682 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
396 kg
Payload
370 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
155 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
235 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
114 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Abarth
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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