Compare the Alpine A290 vs Kia EV3
AI generated from our expert reviews
The longer Kia EV3 offers a bigger boot and can travel further on a charge than the Alpine A290. Inside, the EV3 provides space in the back for two six-foot adults to get comfy, with plenty of leg and head room, whereas rear space in the A290 is quite limited and you will struggle to fit a six-footer behind another six-footer. Around town, both cope well with uneven surfaces, with the A290 proving surprisingly comfortable over bumps given its sporty credentials and the EV3 dealing quite well with lumps and bumps. Head out onto a twisty country road, however, and the A290 is great fun to drive, delivering sharp changes of direction and loads of grip. By contrast, the front-wheel-drive EV3 is set up for comfort rather than cornering, meaning it does not feel as lively or as much fun.
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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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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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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.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type SUVs |
| 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 460 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) 4,310 mm x 1,850 mm x 1,575 mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 500 kg |
| 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 58.3 kWh Best |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front 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 150kW 58.3kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 177 BHP | Engine size Electric • 201 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 7.4 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 7.5 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 52 kWh | Battery size 58.3 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) 460 litres Best |
| Length 3,997 mm | Length 4,310 mm |
| Width 1,823 mm | Width 1,850 mm |
| Height 1,512 mm | Height 1,575 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.53 m | Wheelbase — |
| Turning circle 10.2 m | Turning circle 10.4 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.