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Alpine A290 vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or VW ID.7 Touring?

Alpine A290 vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Alpine A290 is substantially cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,890 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Alpine A290. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 309 km more than the Alpine A290.

ID.7 Touring

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 VW ID.7 Touring offers visibly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Alpine A290 takes 6.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 379 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 clearly lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 637 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers considerably more boot space – 605 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 279 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 Touring carries moderately more – 465 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring 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.

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ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km
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Alpine A290

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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Emin Molu
17 Apr 2026, 21:05:51

excellent handling, excellent damping, excellent noise supression, excellent design.fantastic fun to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
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Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
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Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
396 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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