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Alpine A290 vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or VW Arteon?

Alpine A290 vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Alpine A290

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  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally lighter

VW Arteon

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  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space

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.

Alpine A290 is markedly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,110 £.

Arteon

Engine and Performance:

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 VW Arteon offers clearly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Arteon is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Alpine A290 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon delivers markedly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 120 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 marginally lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 53 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers substantially more boot space – 590 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 264 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Arteon offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,632 L, about 526 L more than the Alpine A290.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries noticeably more – 569 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 173 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon is decisively 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 £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 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
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
3,990 mm
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
396 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

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

The Alpine A290 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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