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Alpine A290 vs Audi A4 Avant comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Audi A4 Avant?

Alpine A290 vs Audi A4 Avant: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Audi A4 Avant

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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

A290

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Alpine A290 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Audi A4 Avant costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,071 £.

A4 Avant

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 A4 Avant offers considerably more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 252 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Avant is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Avant delivers significantly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 300 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, Alpine A290 is barely lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 41 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Avant offers clearly more boot space – 495 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Avant carries visibly more – 565 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 169 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Avant is far 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.

from £37,200
A4 Avant

Audi A4 Avant

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 470 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 9.7 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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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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Alpine A290
Audi A4 Avant

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
126 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
495 L
Length
-
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Height
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Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Payload
396 kg
Payload
510 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, 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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