Alpine A290 vs Arcfox Koala S (考拉S)
The Alpine A290 leads on 0–62 mph. The Arcfox Koala S (考拉S) leads on cargo space.
Hatchback
GT +
No US price yet
39/100#287 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
2026 520 AIR · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · arcfox.com.cn
39/100#286 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
A290Alpine A290Koala S (考拉S)Arcfox Koala S (考拉S)
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.5 s quicker· 7%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3 cu ft· 26%
- Power- best on this row+16 kW· 12%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row4.2 kWh/100 mi faster· 16%
- Torque- best on this row+22 lb-ft· 12%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Alpine A290 | Arcfox Koala S (考拉S) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | ||
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Alpine A290 if
Pick the Arcfox Koala S (考拉S) if
Score by category
out of 100
Alpine A290Arcfox Koala S (考拉S)
Range
60- Different test cycles - not compared.63Charging
2511Performance
5448Practicality
3341
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Alpine A290
- WLTP
- Arcfox Koala S (考拉S)
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which is quicker?
Alpine A290A290
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Alpine A290
- Alpine A290
- Arcfox Koala S (考拉S)
- Ahead by
- 0.5 s
Where next
- Alpine A290Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Arcfox Koala S (考拉S)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Alpine A290 vs
Where the numbers come from
14 sources
Every source link (18)
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