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Alpine A290 vs Abarth 600 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Abarth 600?

Alpine A290 vs Abarth 600: Key differences

Alpine A290

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  • a bit cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • marginally lighter

Abarth 600

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  • clearly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space

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

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

A290

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Alpine A290 is a bit cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Abarth 600 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,391 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Alpine A290 is a bit more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the Abarth 600. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Alpine A290 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 380 km, about 36 km more than the Abarth 600.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Abarth 600 offers clearly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Abarth 600 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Abarth 600 is moderately faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Alpine A290 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Abarth 600 delivers somewhat more torque with 345 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 45 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A290 is marginally lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 1,700 kg. The difference is around 146 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Abarth 600 offers very slightly more boot space – 360 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Abarth 600 offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,231 L, about 125 L more than the Alpine A290.

When it comes to payload, the Alpine A290 carries considerably more – 396 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 171 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Abarth 600 sits just ahead overall 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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Abarth 600

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 237 - 280 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 344 km
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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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Abarth 600

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
38,600 - 39,400 £
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
17.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
344 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
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
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,700 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
360 L
Length
3,990 mm
Length
4,187 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Height
1,557 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
1,231 L
Payload
396 kg
Payload
225 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
237 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
345 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
174 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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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