Compare the Alpine A290 vs Renault 5 E-Tech
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you are weighing up these two small electric hatchbacks, the Alpine A290 provides more power and a larger boot, while the Renault 5 E-Tech is more efficient. Up front, both cars feature a bank of physical controls beneath the screen for the climate settings. Practicality differs when it comes to daily storage, as the Renault 5 gives you a couple of cup holders between the seats, whereas the Alpine has no cup holders anywhere in the car. In the back, neither model is especially accommodating, and you will struggle to seat a six-footer behind another in either cabin. On the motorway, the Alpine keeps wind and road noise to a minimum at higher speeds, whereas the Renault 5 suffers from quite a bit of road roar from the tyres and wind rushing over the pillar ahead of you.
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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 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) Best | Boot space, seats up 277 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 959 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) 3,922 mm x 1,774 mm x 1,498 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 Best | Battery size 40 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 90kW Urban Range 40kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 177 BHP | Engine size Electric • 120 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 9.0 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 52 kWh Best | Battery size 40 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 Best | Boot (seats up) 277 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 959 litres |
| Length 3,997 mm | Length 3,922 mm |
| Width 1,823 mm | Width 1,774 mm |
| Height 1,512 mm | Height 1,498 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.53 m | Wheelbase 2.54 m |
| Turning circle 10.2 m | Turning circle 10.3 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.