Compare the Alpine A290 vs Renault 4 E-Tech
AI generated from our expert reviews
The Alpine A290 is more powerful than the Renault 4 E-Tech and is great fun to drive on a country road, offering sharp changes of direction and loads of grip. In contrast, the Renault 4 never feels particularly fun on twisty stretches, even if there is good enough grip from the tyres. On the motorway, both cars isolate you well, with wind and road noise kept to a minimum in the Alpine and never becoming a problem in the Renault. Rear passenger room is restricted in both cars, however. In the Alpine, space in the rear is quite limited and you will struggle to fit a six-footer behind another six-footer, while adults sitting in the back of the Renault will probably start feeling cramped on long journeys.
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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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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 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 375 litres (3 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,149 litres |
| 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) 4,144 mm x 1,808 mm x 1,552 mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 750 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 52 kWh |
| 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 110kW 52kWh Comfort range Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 177 BHP | Engine size Electric • 150 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| 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 8.2 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 52 kWh | Battery size 52 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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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) 375 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,149 litres |
| Length 3,997 mm | Length 4,144 mm |
| Width 1,823 mm | Width 1,808 mm |
| Height 1,512 mm | Height 1,552 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.53 m | Wheelbase 2.62 m |
| Turning circle 10.2 m | Turning circle 10.8 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.