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Alpine A290 vs Renault Twingo comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 82 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Renault Twingo?

Alpine A290 vs Renault Twingo: Key differences

Alpine A290

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

Renault Twingo

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly lighter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Twingo is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,114 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Twingo is markedly more efficient: consuming 13.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Alpine A290. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Alpine A290 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 380 km, about 118 km more than the Renault Twingo.

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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 Alpine A290 offers substantially more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A290 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Renault Twingo takes 12.1 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A290 delivers significantly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 175 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Alpine A290 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Twingo is clearly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,554 kg. The difference is around 279 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A290 offers marginally more boot space – 326 L compared to 305 L. That’s a difference of about 21 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alpine A290 carries somewhat more – 396 kg compared to 320 kg. That’s a difference of about 76 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A290 holds a decisive overall lead 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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A290

Alpine A290

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 177 - 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 364 - 380 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
17,100 - 18,500 £
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
13.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
260 - 262 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,294 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
305 L
Length
3,990 mm
Length
-
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
396 kg
Payload
301 - 320 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
82 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
175 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
60 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
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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