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Alpine A290 vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Polestar 2?

Alpine A290 vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Alpine A290

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly lighter

Polestar 2

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  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Alpine A290 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,820 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Alpine A290. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 279 km more than the Alpine A290.

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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 Polestar 2 offers substantially more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is a bit faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the Alpine A290 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 440 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 visibly lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 461 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers slightly more boot space – 405 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Alpine A290 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,106 L, about 11 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 2 carries marginally more – 421 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is far ahead 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.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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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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Alpine A290
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
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
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
3,990 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
396 kg
Payload
375 - 421 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Polestar
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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