Alpine A290 vs Volkswagen ID. Polo
The Alpine A290 leads on range (WLTP), fast-charge peak and 0–62 mph.
Hatchback
GT +
No US price yet
37/100#217 of 281 · Everyday
Hatchback
ID. Polo Trend
Germany · checked Oct 23, 2026 · volkswagen.de
38/100#216 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
A290Alpine A290ID. PoloVolkswagen ID. Polo
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+28 mi· 14%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+12 kW· 14%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row3.2 s quicker· 30%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.1 cu ft· 35%
- Power- best on this row+49 kW· 58%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row1.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 6%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Alpine A290 | Volkswagen ID. Polo |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| 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 | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
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Score by category
out of 100
Alpine A290Volkswagen ID. Polo
Range
4734Charging
1928Performance
5411Practicality
4665
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Alpine A290A290
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- Alpine A290
- Alpine A290
- WLTP
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- 28 mi
Which charges faster?
Alpine A290A290
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Alpine A290
- Alpine A290
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Ahead by
- 12 kW
Which is quicker?
Alpine A290A290
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Alpine A290
- Alpine A290
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Ahead by
- 3.2 s
Where next
- Alpine A290Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
11 sources
Every source link (16)
- https://www.drivingelectric.com/alpine/a290/prices-specs/107023/160kw-gts-52kwh-5dr-auto
- https://media.alpinecars.com/alpine-a290-orders-now-being-taken-and-prices-for-france/?lang=fra
- https://cdn.group.renault.com/alp/uk/pdf/brochures/UK_Brochure_Alpine_A290.pdf.asset.pdf/c5d88a89aa.pdf
- https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/alpine/a290/1generation/335861/
- https://www.alpine-cars.co.uk/electric-models/a290/electric-performance.html
- https://news.euroncap.com/safercars/choose-a-car/alpine-a290---euro-ncap-2024-results---4-stars/s/242efca3-82df-4a47-9696-325d0c9f280e
- https://assets.adac.de/image/upload/Autodatenbank/Autotest/AT6498-alpine-a290-gts/alpine-a290-gts.pdf
- https://www.alpine-cars.co.uk/electric-models/a290/dimensions.html
- https://www.alpine-cars.co.uk/electric-models/a290/page-comparator.html
- https://www.volkswagen.de/de/modelle/id-polo.html/__ui/technische-daten.app
- https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/affordable-entry-into-electric-mobility-the-all-new-id-polo-is-now-available-with-a-37-kwh-battery-20526
- https://www.volkswagen.de/de/modelle/id-polo.html
- https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/the-all-new-electric-id-polo-international-media-drive-20668/drive-system-versions-and-performance-data-20669
- https://www.volkswagen.ie/en/new-cars/id-polo.html
- https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/vw/id-polo/1generation/350931/
- https://www.vw-id-polo.info/de/ausstattung