Compare the Alpine A290 vs Skoda Elroq

Tight in the back, but brilliant to drive
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
8/10
A very sensible design, and brilliantly clever
2026
Family Values Award
Highly Commended
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
9/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

The longer Skoda Elroq has a bigger boot and charges faster than the Alpine A290. In the back, passengers have plenty of space to stretch out in the Elroq, though you cannot put your feet under the seat in front, whereas space in the rear of the A290 is quite limited. Both cars feature some cheap materials inside, found lower on the dashboard and in the rear of the Elroq, and dotted about on the door cards of the A290. Out on country lanes, the A290 is great fun to drive, delivering loads of grip and sharp changes of direction. By contrast, twisty roads are not much fun in the Elroq, where the steering feels very remote and the electronic safety systems are all quite draconian.

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GT 130kW 52kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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SE L 150kW 60 63kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Tow hitch
    A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.

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 470 litres (3 suitcases) Best
Boot space, seats down — Boot space, seats down 1,580 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) 4,488 mm x 1,884 mm x ?? mm
Towing capacity — Towing capacity 1,000 kg
First year tax rate £10 First year tax rate £10
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).
3.7 miles / kWh
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).
3.9 miles / kWh Best
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
224 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
265 miles Best
Battery size 52 kWh Battery size 63 kWh Best
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Rear wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 27 · average
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 27 · average
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 130kW 52kWh Auto Engine name 150kW 60 63kWh Auto
Engine size Electric • 177 BHP Engine size Electric • 204 BHP
Body type Hatchbacks Body type SUVs
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 63 kWh Best
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
224 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
265 miles Best

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) 470 litres Best
Boot (seats down) — Boot (seats down) 1,580 litres
Length 3,997 mm Length 4,488 mm
Width 1,823 mm Width 1,884 mm
Height 1,512 mm Height —
Wheelbase 2.53 m Wheelbase 2.77 m
Turning circle 10.2 m Turning circle 10.8 m

Full features list

  • 19" alloy wheels - Snowflake diamond cut
  • 19" alloy wheels - Snowflake semi diamond cut
  • Additional Metallic paint
  • Alpine and Devialet sound system with 9 speakers incl. subwoofer
  • Alpine emblem on the front fenders
  • Alpine telemetrics premium (live data, coaching, challenges)
  • Anodized blue matte roof rod
  • Blue alpine brake calipers
  • Blue wheel centers with Alpine logo
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Matte paint
  • Pearlescent paint
  • Red brake calipers
  • Textile - deep blue coating with embroided Alpine logo on seats and French flag on the dashboard
  • Two Tone Metallic paint
  • Two tone matte paint
  • Two tone pearlescent paint
  • Without model and version names on the tailgate
  • 12V power point front
  • 3 seat rear bench
  • Ambient lighting customizable in 4 zones
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • Black steering wheel center with Alpine logo
  • Centre console with storage and armrest
  • Fabric upholstery
  • Floor mats
  • Front and rear LED interior lighting
  • Front head restraints
  • Heat pump
  • Heated seats
  • Isofix child seat fittings in outer rear and front passenger seats
  • Manual adjustable front seats with height adjustment and electric lumbar adjustment on driver side
  • Nappa leather sports steering wheel with flat and midpoint
  • Rear head restraints
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sports seats
  • Central door locking
  • Locking wheel bolts
  • 3 rear seatbelts
  • Alarm pre-wiring
  • Automatic urban and interurban emergency braking (with detection of cars, pedestrians, 2 wheels) and at intersections
  • Child locks
  • Driver and passenger airbags
  • Driver, passenger and curtain side airbags
  • ESC with ABS
  • ESP (Electronic Stability Program) + Hill Start Assist
  • Electric parking brake with auto hold function
  • Emergency brake assist
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Grey brake calipers
  • Pedestrian warning
  • Safe Distance Warning
  • Safety kit
  • Seat belt reminder
  • Tyre pressure indicator
  • Vehicle dynamic control
  • 3rd brake light
  • Alpine chrome monograms
  • Aluminum door sills with "alpine" marking
  • Automatic dimming interior mirror
  • Automatic headlights with auto high/low beam
  • Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor
  • Electrically adjustable and manually folding mirrors with defrost function
  • Front and rear power windows - impulse
  • Front bumper, side skirts and diffusor
  • Full LED headlights
  • Glossy black skirt line
  • Hyper satin roof rod
  • LED daytime running lights with four-cross signature
  • Manual interior rearview mirror
  • Metallic paint
  • Model and version names on the tailgate
  • Privacy glass
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Shark fin antenna
  • 19" alloy wheels - Iconic glossy black diamond cut
  • Black wheel centers with Alpine logo
  • Michelin Sport EV tyres
  • Tyre puncture repair kit
  • Active lane keeping assist
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless)
  • Drive mode selector
  • Driver attention monitoring camera
  • Front, rear and side parking assistance
  • GAS - google automotive services (maps, assistant, store)
  • I-key with hands free keyless entry and start
  • Intelligent adaptive cruise control
  • Power assist steering
  • Rear camera
  • Reverse pedestrian warning
  • TFT 10.3'' full digital interface
  • Traffic sign recognition with overspeed alert
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • eCall emergency call system
  • 11KW onboard charger
  • Alpine sport chassis with hydraulic bump stops
  • Function V2G (Vehicle to grid) - mobilize power solution
  • Function V2L (Vehicle to load) - mobilize power to object
  • Type 2 charging cable
  • 2 front USB-C ports
  • Arkamys auditorium audio system with 6 speakers
  • Connected multimedia system Alpine Portal 10.1"
  • 19" Regulus Anthracite alloy wheels
  • 20" Neptune anthracite alloy wheels
  • 20" Vega silver alloy wheels
  • Additional solid paint
  • Boot net partition
  • Electrically retractable towbar
  • Exclusive paint
  • Extended warranty (4 years or 100000 miles)
  • Extended warranty (4 years or 80000 miles)
  • Extended warranty (5 years or 100000 miles)
  • Heat pump
  • Loft design pack - Grey fabric / black artificial leather with green stitching and anthracite glossy decor
  • Metallic paint
  • Pearlescent paint
  • iV Universal charging cable with industrial connector 32A / 230V
  • Automatic dimming door mirrors
  • Black roof rails
  • Black window trims
  • Electric adjustable heated folding door mirrors with boarding spots and welcome logo
  • Frameless auto dimming rear view mirror
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED headlights with LED daytime running lights and headlight range control
  • Light and rain sensors
  • Light assistant including coming home and leaving function
  • Manually operated boot
  • Preparation for tow bar
  • Rear LED lights
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear spoiler
  • Rear window wiper with washer system and intermittent control
  • Side and rear windows in heat insulating glass
  • Solid paint
  • 12V socket in boot
  • 1x umbrella
  • 2-spoke leather heated multi-function steering wheel with paddles for recuperation level selection
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • Boot lighting
  • Dual zone climate control
  • Folding boot cover
  • Front head restraints
  • Heated front seats
  • Isofix child seat fittings in outer rear seats with top tether
  • Isofix child seat preparation for front passenger seat
  • LED ambient lighting
  • Manual lumbar support for front seats
  • Manually adjustable front seats
  • Single front passenger seat
  • 13" touchscreen display
  • Blind spot detection
  • Bluetooth
  • Digital cockpit
  • Drive mode select
  • Driver alert control
  • Electronic engine sound
  • Emergency steering support with turn assist
  • Front parking sensors
  • Gesture control
  • Lane assist
  • Manual tailgate
  • Power assist steering
  • Predictive adaptive cruise control with traffic jam assist
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rear view camera
  • Satellite navigation system
  • Skoda Connect remote access and services with charging, air conditioning and smart schedules
  • Speed assist
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Voice control
  • Washer fluid level indicator
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Wireless smartlink
  • eCall emergency system
  • 3 point rear seatbelts
  • Crew protect assist
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with passenger airbag deactivation
  • ESC (incl. ABS+MSR+ASR+EDS+HBA+DSR+RBS+MKB)
  • Front assist with assisted automatic braking reaction to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
  • Front disc brakes
  • Front side airbags with curtain airbags and central interaction airbag
  • Rear drum brakes
  • Three point seatbelt in front, with pretensioner, lap belt pretensioner and height adjustment
  • Two tone horn
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Visual and acoustic seat belt reminder
  • 45W USB-C ports (charging + data) in front
  • 8 Speakers
  • DAB Digital radio
  • 19" Proteus silver alloy wheels
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts protection
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn and towing protection
  • Central locking system with SAFE system
  • Keyless start/stop
  • Manual child locks
  • 165 kW DC charging
  • 6m mode 3 cable (32A)
  • Loft design pack - Elroq

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*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.