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Alpine A290 vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Renault Mégane?

Alpine A290 vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Renault Mégane

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • moderately 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:

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 is barely cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,886 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Mégane is barely more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Alpine A290. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Mégane offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 72 km more than the Alpine A290.

Mégane

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 218 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A290 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 300 Nm.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A290 is moderately lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers moderately more boot space – 389 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries somewhat more – 446 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane sits just 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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Mégane

Renault Mégane

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 452 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
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
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
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Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
396 kg
Payload
446 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Renault
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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