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Alpine A290 vs CUPRA Raval comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 22,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or CUPRA Raval?

Alpine A290 vs CUPRA Raval: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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CUPRA Raval

  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • markedly 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.

CUPRA Raval is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,200 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,929 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Raval is moderately more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Alpine A290. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Raval offers moderately more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 64 km more than the Alpine A290.

Raval

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 CUPRA Raval offers only slightly more power – delivering 226 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A290 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the CUPRA Raval takes 6.8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A290 delivers only slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A290 is marginally lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 1,610 kg. The difference is around 56 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Raval offers markedly more boot space – 441 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Raval carries moderately more – 475 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Raval is clearly superior 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 £22,200
Raval

CUPRA Raval

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 226 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.7 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 300 - 444 km
Alpine A290
CUPRA Raval

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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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CUPRA Raval

The CUPRA Raval is a compact electric hatch that mixes hot‑hatch intent with genuine everyday practicality, pairing an unusually roomy, flexible boot with a modern Android‑based infotainment that feels responsive. It drives in a composed, traction‑rich way that suits city and family life, though the steering leans toward assuredness rather than playfulness and some climate controls rely on touch sliders that can be fiddly on the move.

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Alpine A290
CUPRA Raval

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
22,200 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
300 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,610 - 1,615 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
3,990 mm
Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,784 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
396 kg
Payload
470 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
85 - 166 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Alpine
Brand
CUPRA
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