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Alpine A290 vs Porsche Cayenne – Which car suits you better?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Alpine A290 or Porsche Cayenne?

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

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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.

Alpine A290 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33200 £, while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87000 £. That’s a price difference of around 53829 £.

As for range, the Alpine A290 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 380 km, about 297 km more than the Porsche Cayenne.

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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 Porsche Cayenne has a significantly edge – offering 739 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 521 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.40 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Cayenne performs significantly better – reaching 305 km/h, while the Alpine A290 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 135 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Cayenne pulls decisively stronger with 950 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 650 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Alpine A290 is significantly lighter – 1479 kg compared to 2130 kg. The difference is around 651 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers convincingly more room – 772 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 446 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne performs distinct better – up to 1708 L, which is about 602 L more than the Alpine A290.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Cayenne evident takes the win – 705 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 234 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Porsche Cayenne proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Porsche Cayenne is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £87,000
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Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 739 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L
  • Electric Range : 74 - 83 km
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The Alpine A290 embodies a thrilling blend of modern design and exhilarating performance, capturing the spirit of the brand's racing heritage. With its agile handling and responsive drive, this compact vehicle promises an engaging experience both on the road and the track. Inside, it features a driver-focused cockpit that seamlessly integrates technology and comfort, making every journey an adventure.

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Porsche Cayenne

Der Porsche Cayenne präsentiert sich als beeindruckender Vertreter der Premium-SUVs und verbindet kraftvolles Design mit luxuriösem Komfort. Sein dynamisches Fahrverhalten und die hochwertigen Materialien im Innenraum machen jede Fahrt zu einem besonderen Erlebnis. Zudem bietet der Cayenne modernste Technologiefunktionen, die sowohl Unterhaltung als auch Sicherheit gewährleisten.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33200 - 39600 £
Price
87000 - 186400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
74 - 83 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
90 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1479 kg
Curb weight
2130 - 2670 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 772 L
Length
3997 mm
Length
4930 mm
Width
1823 mm
Width
1983 - 1989 mm
Height
1512 mm
Height
1652 - 1698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1106 L
Max trunk capacity
1344 - 1708 L
Payload
471 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
353 - 739 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 6 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
500 - 950 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
260 - 544 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2995 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Porsche

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Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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