Compare performance (218 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (33200 £ vs 35200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or CUPRA Formentor?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Alpine A290 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33200 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2070 £.
As for electric range, the Alpine A290 performs decisively better – achieving up to 380 km, about 254 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.
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 CUPRA Formentor has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 333 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 115 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.40 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Formentor performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Alpine A290 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Formentor pulls noticeable stronger with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is minimal lighter – 1434 kg compared to 1554 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.
In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers noticeable more room – 450 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.
In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Formentor performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1505 L, which is about 399 L more than the Alpine A290.
When it comes to payload, CUPRA Formentor evident takes the win – 526 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.
Overall, the CUPRA Formentor shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsWith coupe-like lines and a muscular stance the Cupra Formentor blends sporty drama with everyday sense, so it looks like it’s in motion even at a standstill. Inside and out it’s tuned for drivers who want engaging handling and a grown-up cabin — practical enough for daily life, playful enough to make the commute feel like a short track session.
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Price
33200 - 39600 £
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Price
35200 - 55000 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.8 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
364 - 380 km
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Electric Range
117 - 126 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
32 - 199 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1554 kg
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Curb weight
1434 - 1742 kg
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Trunk capacity
326 L
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Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
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Length
3990 mm
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Length
4451 mm
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Width
1820 mm
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Width
1839 mm
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Height
1520 mm
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Height
1511 - 1537 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1106 L
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Max trunk capacity
1415 - 1505 L
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Payload
396 kg
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Payload
458 - 526 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
177 - 218 HP
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Power HP
150 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9 s
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Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
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Torque
250 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
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Power kW
110 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
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Brand
Alpine
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Brand
CUPRA
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.