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Alpine A290 vs Citroen Berlingo comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 20,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Citroen Berlingo?

Alpine A290 vs Citroen Berlingo: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Citroen Berlingo

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • substantially 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.

Citroen Berlingo is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,840 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Alpine A290 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 15.8 kWh/100km compared to 18 kWh/100km for the Citroen Berlingo. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Alpine A290 offers barely more range – reaching up to 380 km, about 37 km more than the Citroen Berlingo.

Berlingo

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 Alpine A290 offers markedly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A290 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 300 Nm.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Citroen Berlingo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is very slightly lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 1,554 kg. The difference is around 78 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers substantially more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 724 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries considerably more – 840 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 444 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo leads convincingly 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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Berlingo

Citroen Berlingo

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 334 - 343 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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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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Citroen Berlingo

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
396 kg
Payload
509 - 840 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Citroen
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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