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Alpine A290 vs Subaru Impreza comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 30,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Subaru Impreza?

Alpine A290 vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

Subaru Impreza

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper

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.

Subaru Impreza is barely cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,949 £.

Impreza

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A290 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru Impreza is a bit faster – reaching 199 km/h, while the Alpine A290 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 29 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A290 delivers noticeably more torque with 300 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 118 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, Alpine A290 is very slightly lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 1,574 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A290 offers very slightly more boot space – 326 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Subaru Impreza offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,314 L, about 208 L more than the Alpine A290.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries clearly more – 526 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A290 stands well ahead of its rival 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
30,200 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.3 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
166 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
3,990 mm
Length
4,490 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
396 kg
Payload
501 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
199 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Subaru
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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