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Alpine A290 vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or VW ID.Polo?

Alpine A290 vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

Alpine A290

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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VW ID.Polo

  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • clearly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW ID.Polo is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,747 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.Polo is a bit more efficient: consuming 13.3 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Alpine A290. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.Polo offers slightly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 74 km more than the Alpine A290.

ID.Polo

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 Alpine A290 offers marginally more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 211 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A290 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the VW ID.Polo takes 7.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A290 delivers barely more torque with 300 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A290 is barely lighter – 1,554 kg compared to 1,568 kg. The difference is around 14 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers clearly more boot space – 441 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.Polo carries somewhat more – 444 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.Polo holds a decisive overall lead 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.Polo

VW ID.Polo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 442 - 454 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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4.6 (3 Reviews)
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Frank
3 May 2026, 21:22:33

Sporty fire cracker

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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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VW ID.Polo

The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
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
13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
442 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,576 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
3,990 mm
Length
-
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
396 kg
Payload
444 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
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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