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Alpine A290 vs Audi A3 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 27,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Audi A3 Limousine?

Alpine A290 vs Audi A3 Limousine: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Audi A3 Limousine

  • slightly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A3 Limousine is slightly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,486 £.

A3 Limousine

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 Audi A3 Limousine offers substantially more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 182 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is moderately lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,554 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A3 Limousine offers clearly more boot space – 425 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries somewhat more – 480 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine is decisively ahead 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.

from £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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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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17 Apr 2026, 21:05:51

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

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Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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Audi A3 Limousine

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
115 - 208 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 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
415 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Audi
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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