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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
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Price
22,200 - 39,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.1 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
364 - 380 km
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Electric Range
300 - 444 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,554 kg
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Curb weight
1,610 - 1,615 kg
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Trunk capacity
326 L
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Trunk capacity
441 L
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Length
3,990 mm
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
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Width
1,784 mm
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Height
1,520 mm
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
396 kg
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Payload
470 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
177 - 218 HP
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Power HP
116 - 226 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
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Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
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Max Speed
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
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Torque
290 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
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Power kW
85 - 166 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Alpine
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Brand
CUPRA
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