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Alpine A290 vs Hyundai Kona comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Hyundai Kona?

Alpine A290 vs Hyundai Kona: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai Kona

4.6 (10 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • 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.

Hyundai Kona is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,600 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai Kona is barely more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Alpine A290. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Kona offers clearly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 130 km more than the Alpine A290.

Kona

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 Alpine A290 offers very slightly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A290 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Hyundai Kona takes 8.1 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A290 delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 35 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, Hyundai Kona is slightly lighter – 1,370 kg compared to 1,554 kg. The difference is around 184 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers visibly more boot space – 466 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Kona carries somewhat more – 490 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona 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 £23,600
Kona

Hyundai Kona

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 380 - 510 km
Alpine A290
Hyundai Kona

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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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Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona is a compact crossover that pairs bold styling with practical everyday usability, offering a comfortable cabin and intuitive tech for modern drivers. Available in both conventional and electrified versions, Kona brings lively handling and strong value for buyers who want crossover versatility and standout character.

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Alpine A290
Hyundai Kona

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
23,600 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
380 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 163 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
396 kg
Payload
420 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
115 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 11.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, F, A
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Hyundai
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