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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Price
33200 - 39600 £
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Price
21900 - 46700 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 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
87 - 215 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 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
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Doors
3 - 5
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Curb weight
1554 kg
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Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
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Trunk capacity
326 L
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Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
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Length
3990 mm
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Length
3940 - 3995 mm
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Width
1820 mm
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Width
1745 - 1805 mm
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Height
1520 mm
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Height
1455 - 1500 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1106 L
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Max trunk capacity
935 L
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Payload
396 kg
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Payload
289 - 525 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
177 - 218 HP
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Power HP
116 - 280 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
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Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
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Torque
390 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
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Power kW
85 - 206 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
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Brand
Alpine
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Brand
Toyota
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.