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Alpine A290 vs Toyota Yaris - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (218 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (33200 £ vs 21900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or Toyota Yaris?

Alpine A290

5 (1 Reviews)
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Toyota Yaris

3.6 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A290

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Yaris has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11314 £.

Yaris

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 Toyota Yaris has a evident edge – offering 280 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.40 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Yaris performs noticeable better – reaching 230 km/h, while the Alpine A290 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Yaris pulls evident stronger with 390 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

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 Yaris is decisively lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1554 kg. The difference is around 464 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alpine A290 offers somewhat more room – 326 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Alpine A290 performs to a small extent better – up to 1106 L, which is about 171 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris clearly perceptible takes the win – 525 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 129 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Toyota Yaris proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Yaris is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £21,900
Yaris

Toyota Yaris

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 9.5 L
Alpine A290
Toyota Yaris

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Alpine A290

5 (1 Reviews)
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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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Toyota Yaris

3.6 (2 Reviews)
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The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Alpine A290
Toyota Yaris

Costs and Consumption

Price
33200 - 39600 £
Price
21900 - 46700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
87 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1554 kg
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
3990 mm
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Width
1820 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Height
1520 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
1106 L
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Payload
396 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Toyota
Is the Alpine A290 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.