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Alpine A290 vs Audi A8 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 91,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Audi A8?

Alpine A290 vs Audi A8: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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Audi A8

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Alpine A290 is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,200 £.

As for electric range, the Alpine A290 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 380 km, about 322 km more than the Audi A8.

A8

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 353 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is substantially 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 A8 delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 500 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 visibly lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 481 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers moderately more boot space – 390 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 64 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 304 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A290 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 £33,200
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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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Audi A8

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 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
58 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
105 - 260 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
-
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
390 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
396 kg
Payload
525 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
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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