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Alpine A290 vs Renault Twingo
Selected trimGT +Change trim234 mi · 52 kWh · £33,995
Selected trimE-Tech electric 80hp163 mi · 27.5 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Alpine A290 leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed, while the Renault Twingo leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Alpine A290 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Renault Twingo if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.4p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Alpine A290 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueAlpine
Alpine
4.5
Renault
0
Motorway RangeRenault
Alpine
3.1
Renault
3.8
FamilyAlpine
Alpine
5.9
Renault
2.2
ChargingAlpine
Alpine
5.5
Renault
2.6
Cost Per MileRenault
Alpine
3.4
Renault
9.8
City DrivingRenault
Alpine
7.9
Renault
9.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Alpine A290
GT +
- 71 miles more WLTP range
- 50 kW faster rapid charging
- 70 kW more power
- 4.7s quicker 0-62 mph
- 1 more seat
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Alpine A290GT + | Renault TwingoE-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £33,995 | Not available |
| Official range | 234 miles (better) | 163 miles |
| Boot space | 326 L (better) | 305 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.4 sec (better) | 12.1 sec |
Size Comparison
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Alpine A290
Renault Twingo
Length
Alpine A2903,997mm
Renault Twingo3,789mm-208mm
Width
Alpine A2901,823mm
Renault Twingo1,720mm-103mm
Height
Alpine A2901,512mm
Renault Twingo1,491mm-21mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Alpine A290GT + | Renault TwingoE-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,997 mm | 3,789 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,823 mm | 1,720 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,020 mm | 1,953 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.2 m (better) | 10.3 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 577 mm spare | 680 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Alpine A290GT + | Renault TwingoE-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 326 L (better) | 305 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1106 L (better) | 966 L |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Alpine A290
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Renault Twingo
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 1,720 mm wide, below our 1,750 mm narrow-car threshold.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Alpine A290 GT + |  Renault Twingo E-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.00m | 3.79m-208mm |
| Width | 1.82m | 1.72m-103mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.02m | 1.95m-67mm |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.49m-21mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.53m | 2.49m-41mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 326L (better) | 305L* |
| Boot (seats down) | 1106L (better) | 966L |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.2m (better) | 10.3m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,483kg | 1,200kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 52kWh (better) | 27.5kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 234 mi (better) | 163 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW (better) | 50kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £33,995 | Not available |
| Price after EV grant | £30,245 (-£3,750) | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2025+ | 2027+ |
* Renault Twingo: Boot is 305 L with the sliding rear seats fully back, and up to 360 L with them slid forward.
* Renault Twingo: Renault targets a UK starting price below £20,000, with launch in 2027; UK prices and trims are not yet published.
* Renault Twingo: Manufacturer does not publish width without mirrors; figure verified from multiple independent sources.
* Renault Twingo: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-10.
* Renault Twingo: UK charging specification not yet confirmed. In Europe the car charges at 6.6 kW AC as standard, with 11 kW AC and up to 50 kW DC listed by the manufacturer.
* Renault Twingo: Up to 163 miles WLTP, pending final UK homologation.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Alpine A290GT + | Renault TwingoE-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 234 miles (better) | 163 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 155 miles (better) | 135 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW (better) | 50 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 6.6 kW |
| Energy consumption | 165 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 52 kWh (better) | 27.5 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Alpine A290GT + | Renault TwingoE-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.4 sec (better) | 12.1 sec |
| Power | 130 kW (better) | 60 kW |
| Torque | 285 Nm (better) | 175 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
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Alpine A290
GT +
Renault Twingo
E-Tech electric 80hp
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Alpine A290 GT +
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant80%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist68%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Renault Twingo E-Tech electric 80hp
Renault Twingo E-Tech electric 80hp
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-10.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Alpine A290 and Renault Twingo like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 155 miles for the Alpine A290 and 135 miles for the Renault Twingo - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Alpine A290 goes roughly 19 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 30-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Alpine A290 or the Renault Twingo?
The Renault Twingo is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 103 mm narrower than the Alpine A290. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 680 mm of total clearance for the Renault Twingo and about 577 mm of total clearance for the Alpine A290.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Alpine A290 or the Renault Twingo?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Alpine A290 and 90% for the Renault Twingo. That gives the Renault Twingo a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Renault Twingo's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Alpine A290's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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Data accuracy
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