Compare performance (218 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (33200 £ vs 24400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Renault Symbioz?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Renault Symbioz has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8743 £.
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 Alpine A290 has a noticeable edge – offering 218 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A290 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Renault Symbioz takes 9.10 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Renault Symbioz performs barely noticeable better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Alpine A290 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Alpine A290 pulls a bit stronger with 300 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.
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, Renault Symbioz is slightly lighter – 1359 kg compared to 1554 kg. The difference is around 195 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Renault Symbioz offers clearly more room – 576 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 250 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Renault Symbioz performs evident better – up to 1682 L, which is about 576 L more than the Alpine A290.
When it comes to payload, Renault Symbioz a bit takes the win – 459 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.
Overall, the Alpine A290 shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsThe Renault Symbioz feels less like a traditional car and more like a rolling living room that's been told it's allowed to drive — its flowing lines and minimalist cabin are pure concept-car theatre that teases the future of everyday transport. For buyers with an eye for design and a taste for tech-forward ideas, the Symbioz is an alluring vision of what Renault could offer tomorrow, even if it's not yet a model you can park in your driveway.
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Price
33200 - 39600 £
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Price
24400 - 30700 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
364 - 380 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
102 - 136 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
48 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1554 kg
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Curb weight
1359 - 1465 kg
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Trunk capacity
326 L
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Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
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Length
3990 mm
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Length
4413 mm
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Width
1820 mm
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Width
1797 mm
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Height
1520 mm
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Height
1575 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1106 L
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Max trunk capacity
1682 L
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Payload
396 kg
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Payload
455 - 459 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
177 - 218 HP
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Power HP
140 - 158 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 11 s
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Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
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Torque
250 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
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Power kW
103 - 116 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1789 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
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Brand
Alpine
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Brand
Renault
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.