Compare the Alpine A290 vs Toyota C-HR+

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
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8/10
Not the most practical, but a delight to drive
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Between these two electric cars, the longer Toyota C-HR+ has a bigger boot than the Alpine A290, goes further on a charge, and is more efficient. Inside, you will struggle to fit a six-footer behind another six-footer in the rear of the Alpine, whereas two six-foot adults fit in the back of the Toyota with no fuss. You get a pair of cupholders in the C-HR+, but there are no cup holders anywhere in the A290. When driving on the motorway, both cars keep wind noise to a minimum. Both also feature physical climate controls, with a bank of switches beneath the screen in the Alpine and physical heater dials in the Toyota.

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

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 416 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) 4,530 mm x 1,870 mm x 1,595 mm
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).
4.6 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.
283 miles Best
Battery size 52 kWh Battery size 57.7 kWh Best
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front 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 Best
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 33 · high
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 130kW 52kWh Auto Engine name 123kW 58kWh Auto
Engine size Electric • 177 BHP Engine size Electric • 167 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 8.4 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 52 kWh Battery size 57.7 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.
283 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) 416 litres Best
Length 3,997 mm Length 4,530 mm
Width 1,823 mm Width 1,870 mm
Height 1,512 mm Height 1,595 mm
Wheelbase 2.53 m Wheelbase 2.75 m
Turning circle 10.2 m Turning circle 11.0 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"
  • Aluminium scuff plates
  • Dog Hammock
  • Fabric/synthetic leather suede - Black
  • Premium paint
  • Safety Hammer
  • Special metallic paint
  • Acoustic vehicle alert system (AVAS)
  • Glass-breaking alarm sensors
  • Immobiliser
  • Intrusion sensor
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Power door locks
  • Tilt detection sensors
  • Auto high beam
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic emergency stop signal on rear hazard lights
  • Automatic headlight levelling
  • Automatic headlights cut-off
  • Automatic rain sensing wipers
  • Automatic rear flashing hazard lights
  • Electric heated door mirrors
  • LED Headlights
  • LED High mounted stop light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear brake lights
  • LED rear combination lights - long
  • LED reverse light
  • Metallic paint
  • Power adjustable door mirrors
  • Rear fog lamps
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear spoiler
  • Rear tailgate
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Standard opening of boot or tailgate
  • Turning signal integrated in door mirrors (LED)
  • UV-filter on rear windows
  • 12v power outlet - front
  • 2 Front cup holders
  • 2 X Front and rear USB Type-C connector
  • 3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 60/40 split folding 2nd row rear seats
  • Adaptive cruise control switches on steering wheel
  • Ambient lighting on dashboard
  • Ambient lighting on interior door handles
  • Armrest on front console box
  • Assist grips front and rear pillar
  • Audio and telephone switches on steering wheel
  • Cover front console box
  • Dual-level deckboard
  • Fabric/synthetic leather suede upholstery
  • Floor mats
  • Front headrests
  • Hard tonneau cover
  • Heated driver and front passenger seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Illuminated entry system and footwell lights
  • LED centre room light
  • Light on driver sun visor
  • Light on passenger sun visor
  • Manual telescopic steering wheel
  • Manual tilt steering wheel
  • Manually height adjustable driver seat
  • Manually height adjustable front passenger seat
  • Manually sliding front passenger seat
  • Microphone on front personal light
  • Mirror on driver sun visor
  • Mirror on passenger sun visor
  • Multimedia switches on steering wheel
  • Power adjustable lumbar support on driver seat
  • Rear armrest
  • Rear cup holders
  • Rear door armrests
  • Rear passenger personal lights
  • Single front passenger seat
  • USB-C Cable
  • Voice recognition switch on steering wheel
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Anti-lock Brake System + Electronic Brakeforce Distribution + Brake assist
  • Auto hold function
  • Driver and passenger SRS airbags
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Emergency Safety Kit
  • Front and rear seatbelt reminder
  • Front passenger airbag on/off switch
  • Front to front oncoming car and motorbike daytime detection
  • Pre collision system with pedestrian, cyclist and motorbike day detection
  • Rear calipers
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Rear seat reminder alert
  • SRS - Driver and passenger side airbag
  • SRS - Driver knee airbag
  • SRS curtain shield airbags
  • SRS front seat centre airbag
  • Toyota safety sense 3
  • Tyre pressure warning system
  • 14" multimedia Display
  • 6 speakers
  • DAB Radio (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
  • Gloss black surround on multimedia display
  • Toyota touch 2 with go navigation
  • 7" Digital Combimeter
  • Acceleration suppression at low speed
  • Blind spot monitor
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Colour multi information display
  • Driver monitoring camera
  • E-call
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency driving stop system
  • Emergency steering assist
  • Front Intelligent Clearance Sonar with Objects, Vehicle and Pedestrians
  • Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) (rear for objects, vehicle and Pedestrians)
  • Intelligent adaptive cruise control
  • Lane departure alert with steering control
  • Lane trace assist
  • MyT connected services
  • Over the air updates
  • Pre-Collision System - with Intersection detection
  • Rear cross traffic alert brake
  • Reversing camera
  • Road sign assist - (RSA)
  • Safe exit assist
  • Smart entry and push button start
  • Smart voice assist
  • Washer fluid level warning
  • Wireless apple carplay and android auto
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Black centre console
  • Fabric front door armrest
  • Soft-touch front door trim
  • 18" 5 double spoke alloy wheels with wheel caps
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 3 Pin Charge Cable (6m) Mode 2
  • 32A Mennekes Charge Cable, Mode 3
  • Standard charger (11kW AC) and fast charger (150kW DC)

'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.