Global EV Comparison: Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range vs Alpine A290 220 hp
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General Info
The Alpine A290 220 hp (2024-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €41900. The Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range (2025-…) is announced, but not yet in production.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.
| Property | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range | Alpine A290 220 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Announced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Slovakia | France |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €39000 | €41900 |
| GCC Score | 5.7 | 5.3 |
Range and Efficiency
The Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range (2025-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Alpine A290 220 hp (2024-...).
| Property | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range | Alpine A290 220 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 410 km | 364 km |
| Range (GCC) | 349 km | 309 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 58.3 kWh | 55 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 55 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.8 kWh/100 km | 16.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.35 km/kWh | 5.94 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.8 | 6 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 100 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range | Alpine A290 220 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The Alpine A290 220 hp (2024-...) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range | Alpine A290 220 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | EESM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 160 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | 283 Nm | 300 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4 s | 6.4 s |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.6 | 3.9 |
Dimensions
The Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range (2025-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Alpine A290 220 hp (2024-...).
The Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range (2025-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range | Alpine A290 220 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4430 mm | 3997 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2020 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1860 mm | 1823 mm |
| Height | 1485 mm | 1512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2820 mm | 2534 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
The Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range (2025-…) has a towing capacity of up to 500 kg, whereas the Alpine A290 220 hp (2024-...) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Kia EV4 Hatchback Standard Range | Alpine A290 220 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1800 kg | 1479 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 435 l | 326 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1106 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 500 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.6 | 3.8 |
