Compare the Alpine A290 vs Cupra Born
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Cupra Born is longer than the Alpine A290, goes further on a charge and has a bigger boot. Inside, the Born provides plenty of headroom and legroom in the rear, whereas space in the back of the A290 is quite limited and you will struggle to fit a six-footer behind another six-footer. Adjusting climate controls on the move is easy in the Alpine, but operating them through the screen in the Cupra is a pain on the move. When driving in town, both cars are easy to get into parking spaces. On twisty roads, both grip well, with sharp changes of direction in the Alpine and eager handling in the Born.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 326 litres (2 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 385 litres (3 suitcases) Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,997 mm x 1,823 mm x 1,512 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,336 mm x 1,809 mm x 1,543 mm |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 52 kWh | Battery size 58 kWh Best |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 130kW 52kWh Auto | Engine name 140kW 58kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 177 BHP | Engine size Electric • 190 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 7.4 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 52 kWh | Battery size 58 kWh Best |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 326 litres | Boot (seats up) 385 litres Best |
| Length 3,997 mm | Length 4,336 mm |
| Width 1,823 mm | Width 1,809 mm |
| Height 1,512 mm | Height 1,543 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.53 m | Wheelbase 2.77 m |
| Turning circle 10.2 m | Turning circle 10.2 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.