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Alpine A290 vs VW Polo comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A290 or VW Polo?

Alpine A290 vs VW Polo: Key differences

Alpine A290

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  • barely more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Polo

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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • barely more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Polo is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Alpine A290 costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,913 £.

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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 barely more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A290 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Polo delivers only slightly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, VW Polo is noticeably lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,554 kg. The difference is around 411 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Polo offers barely more boot space – 351 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Polo carries moderately more – 457 kg compared to 396 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo is clearly ahead 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.

from £17,300
Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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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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The Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 39,600 £
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
364 - 380 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,554 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
3,990 mm
Length
-
Width
1,820 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
1,520 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
396 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
177 - 218 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
160 - 170 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
285 - 300 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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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