Compare performance (218 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (33200 £ vs 28600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Toyota Corolla?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Corolla has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4594 £.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Alpine A290 has a slightly edge – offering 218 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A290 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.50 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Toyota Corolla performs minimal better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Alpine A290 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Toyota Corolla is barely noticeable lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1554 kg. The difference is around 134 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla offers hardly perceptible more room – 361 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Alpine A290 performs minimal better – up to 1106 L, which is about 54 L more than the Toyota Corolla.
When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla slightly takes the win – 450 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.
The Alpine A290 is clearly superior 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.
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 Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.
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Price
33200 - 39600 £
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Price
28600 - 34900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 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
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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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
1420 - 1460 kg
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Trunk capacity
326 L
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Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
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Length
3990 mm
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Length
4370 mm
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Width
1820 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Height
1520 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1106 L
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Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 L
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Payload
396 kg
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Payload
400 - 450 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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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 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 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
-
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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 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 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
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Brand
Alpine
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Brand
Toyota
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.