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Alpine A290 vs CUPRA Tavascan comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or CUPRA Tavascan?

Alpine A290 vs CUPRA Tavascan: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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CUPRA Tavascan

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Alpine A290 is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the CUPRA Tavascan costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,600 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Tavascan is barely more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Alpine A290. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Tavascan offers clearly more range – reaching up to 557 km, about 177 km more than the Alpine A290.

Tavascan

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 CUPRA Tavascan offers noticeably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Tavascan is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Tavascan delivers substantially more torque with 545 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 245 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A290 is visibly lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 2,096 kg. The difference is around 542 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Tavascan offers visibly more boot space – 540 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 214 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Tavascan carries clearly more – 518 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Tavascan 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 £42,800
Tavascan

CUPRA Tavascan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 441 - 557 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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Reviews Alpine A290

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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CUPRA Tavascan

The Cupra Tavascan blends athletic styling with a premium, driver-focused cabin, giving the electric crossover a distinctly sporty character. It feels poised and engaging on the road while standing out with bold design cues and a modern, high-quality finish.

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David
25 Apr 2026, 10:57:49

Both are very good. The range and energy consumption is beter in the cupra. The cupra is also more responsive and it handles beter. The Kia is more spacious and slightly beter tech wise. The Kia is more a family car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
42,800 - 50,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
441 - 557 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
2,096 - 2,273 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
396 kg
Payload
507 - 518 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Alpine
Brand
CUPRA
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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