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Alpine A290 vs Citroen Holidays comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 43,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Citroen Holidays?

Alpine A290 vs Citroen Holidays: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • significantly lighter
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Citroen Holidays

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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.

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Citroen Holidays costs 43,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,934 £.

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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 a bit more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Holidays delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 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.

Seats: Alpine A290 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A290 is significantly lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 784 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Holidays carries considerably more – 762 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 366 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A290 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 £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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Citroen Holidays

The Citroën Holidays wraps the brand's cheerful French charm into a holiday-ready package, with cosy, flexible interiors and styling that makes every errand feel like the start of a mini break. It won't thrill the petrolhead, but as a clever, easygoing companion for family getaways and weekend escapes it delivers exactly what most buyers want: comfort, personality and a mischievous sense of fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
43,100 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 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
185 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,368 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
2,010 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
732 - 762 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
150 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
370 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
110 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

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