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Alpine A290 vs Audi A2 e-tron
Selected trimGT +Change trim234 mi · 52 kWh · £33,995
Selected trim52kWh 170PSChange trim262 mi · 52 kWh · £32,200
At a glance
In this comparison, Alpine A290 stays competitive across the board, while the Audi A2 e-tron leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Audi A2 e-tron if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Audi A2 e-tron wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueAudi
Alpine
4.5
Audi
5.1
Motorway RangeAudi
Alpine
3.1
Audi
6.3
FamilyAudi
Alpine
5.9
Audi
7.7
ChargingAudi
Alpine
5.5
Audi
6.9
Cost Per MileAudi
Alpine
3.4
Audi
9.5
City Driving
Alpine
7.9
Audi
7.7
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Alpine A290GT + | Audi A2 e-tron52kWh 170PS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £33,995 | £32,200 (better) |
| Official range | 234 miles | 262 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 326 L | 396 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 24 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 7.4 sec (better) | 8.8 sec |
Size Comparison
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Alpine A290
Audi A2 e-tron
Length
Alpine A2903,997mm-327mm
Audi A2 e-tron4,324mm
Width
Alpine A2901,823mm
Audi A2 e-tron1,789mm-34mm
Height
Alpine A2901,512mm-71mm
Audi A2 e-tron1,583mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Alpine A290GT + | Audi A2 e-tron52kWh 170PS |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,997 mm | 4,324 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,823 mm | 1,789 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,020 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,583 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.2 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 577 mm spare | 611 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Alpine A290GT + | Audi A2 e-tron52kWh 170PS |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 326 L | 396 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1106 L | 1336 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 13 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Alpine A290
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Audi A2 e-tron
- 262 mile WLTP range, longer than 85% of hatchback EVs we track.
- Boot space of 396 L is bigger than 80% of hatchback EVs we track.
- At 4,324 mm, longer than 85% of hatchback EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Alpine A290 GT + |  Audi A2 e-tron 52kWh 170PS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.00m | 4.32m+327mm |
| Width | 1.82m | 1.79m-34mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.02m | Not available |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.58m+71mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.53m | 2.77m+236mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 326L | 396L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1106L | 1336L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 13L |
| Seats | 5 | Not available |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.2m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 1,483kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 52kWh | 52kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 234 mi | 262 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £33,995 | £32,200 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £30,245 (-£3,750) (better) | £30,700 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2025+ | 2027+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | Alpine A290GT + | Audi A2 e-tron52kWh 170PS |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 234 miles | 262 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 155 miles | 219 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 24 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | Not available |
| Energy consumption | 165 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 52 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Alpine A290GT + | Audi A2 e-tron52kWh 170PS |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.4 sec (better) | 8.8 sec |
| Power | 130 kW (better) | 125 kW |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 350 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
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Alpine A290
GT +
Audi A2 e-tron
52kWh 170PS
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Alpine A290 GT +
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant80%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist68%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Buying options
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Alpine A290
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Alpine A290 worth the extra £1,795 over the Audi A2 e-tron?
The Alpine A290 costs £1,795 more than the Audi A2 e-tron. For that premium it adds a 1.4s quicker 0-62mph time. The Audi A2 e-tron is not just cheaper - it also offers 28 miles more WLTP range and 70 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Audi A2 e-tron comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Alpine A290 or the Audi A2 e-tron?
The Audi A2 e-tron is £1,795 cheaper to buy. The Audi A2 e-tron is cheaper to charge, roughly £136 a year versus £184 for the Alpine A290, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Audi A2 e-tron comes out roughly £2,035 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Alpine A290 and Audi A2 e-tron like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 155 miles for the Alpine A290 and 219 miles for the Audi A2 e-tron - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Audi A2 e-tron goes roughly 64 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 24-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Alpine A290 or the Audi A2 e-tron?
The Audi A2 e-tron is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 34 mm narrower than the Alpine A290. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 611 mm of total clearance for the Audi A2 e-tron and about 577 mm of total clearance for the Alpine A290.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Alpine A290 or the Audi A2 e-tron?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Alpine A290 and 90% for the Audi A2 e-tron. That gives the Audi A2 e-tron a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Audi A2 e-tron's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Alpine A290's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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Data accuracy
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