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Alpine A290 vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Fiat 500?

Alpine A290 vs Fiat 500: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat 500 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,037 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is markedly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Alpine A290. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Alpine A290 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 380 km, about 49 km more than the Fiat 500.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 100 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A290 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A290 delivers noticeably more torque with 300 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 80 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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is markedly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,554 kg. The difference is around 424 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A290 offers substantially more boot space – 326 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alpine A290 carries moderately more – 396 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A290 stands well ahead of its rival 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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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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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
396 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Fiat
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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