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Alpine A290 vs Porsche Taycan – 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 Taycan?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Alpine A290 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33200 £, while the Porsche Taycan costs 87900 £. That’s a price difference of around 54771 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Alpine A290: with 15.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Porsche Taycan with 16.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.90 kWh.

As for range, the Porsche Taycan performs clearly better – achieving up to 680 km, about 300 km more than the Alpine A290.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Taycan has a significantly edge – offering 1034 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 816 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.20 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.40 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Taycan performs convincingly 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 Taycan pulls convincingly stronger with 1340 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 1040 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Alpine A290 offers slightly more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Alpine A290 is decisively lighter – 1479 kg compared to 2165 kg. The difference is around 686 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Taycan offers slightly more room – 407 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 81 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Taycan evident takes the win – 635 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 164 kg.

Who wins the race?

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

from about £87,900
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Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 408 - 1034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 20.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 552 - 680 km
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Alpine A290

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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 Taycan

The Porsche Taycan redefines the electric vehicle landscape with its stunning design and thrilling performance. With its smooth lines and athletic stance, this four-door sports car captures attention while delivering an exhilarating driving experience. Inside, the Taycan boasts a luxurious and high-tech interior, seamlessly blending comfort and cutting-edge innovation.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33200 - 39600 £
Price
87900 - 206700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
82.3 - 97 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1479 kg
Curb weight
2165 - 2370 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
3997 mm
Length
4962 - 4968 mm
Width
1823 mm
Width
1966 - 1998 mm
Height
1512 mm
Height
1378 - 1381 mm
Max trunk capacity
1106 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
471 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
408 - 1034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 305 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
410 - 1340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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