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Alpine A290 vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

Alpine A290 vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • markedly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • a bit lighter
  • considerably 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:

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

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is markedly cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,951 £.

As for electric range, the Alpine A290 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 380 km, about 249 km more than the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer.

Leon SP Sportstourer

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.

When it comes to engine power, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers a bit more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A290 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer delivers a bit more torque with 360 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is a bit lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,554 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers considerably more boot space – 620 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 294 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries clearly more – 569 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 173 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A290 is barely ahead 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.

from £33,200
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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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
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
396 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Alpine
Brand
SEAT
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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