Audi Q9 meets the Alpine A290
October 08, 2026
The Audi Q9 combines around 300 hp, 630 Nm, quattro all-wheel drive, mild-hybrid technology and up to seven seats. The Alpine A290 delivers up to around 220 hp, reaches 100 km/h in roughly 6.4 seconds and offers around 360 to 380 km of range.
Audi Q9 meets the Alpine A290
The Audi Q9 and Alpine A290 represent two completely different approaches to performance and practicality. The Q9 is a large seven-seat luxury SUV, while the A290 is a compact electric hot hatch built around agility and sporty driving.
Luxury SUV meets electric hot hatch
The Q9 stretches beyond five metres and offers substantial passenger space. The Alpine A290 is dramatically smaller, making it easier to manoeuvre through city streets and tight parking spaces.
The Audi Q9 delivers around 300 horsepower
The Q9 uses a V6 diesel producing approximately 300 horsepower and 630 Nm of torque. Quattro all-wheel drive and mild-hybrid technology support its long-distance luxury-SUV character.
Seven seats make the Q9 a family flagship
The Audi Q9 is designed around spacious family transport, offering up to seven seats and plenty of room for passengers and luggage.
The Alpine A290 is fully electric
The Alpine A290 produces up to around 220 horsepower in its most powerful version. It accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in approximately 6.4 seconds and has a top speed of 170 km/h.
Compact dimensions give the Alpine a different character
The A290's smaller footprint and electric powertrain support its hot-hatch identity. Its claimed range sits around 360 to 380 kilometres depending on specification.
Two different design philosophies
The Q9 uses imposing proportions, premium materials and sophisticated SUV styling. The A290 combines compact hatchback dimensions with aggressive details inspired by Alpine's performance heritage.
Different priorities behind the wheel
The Q9 is designed around comfort, space and relaxed long-distance travel. The A290 focuses on agility, responsive handling and the character of a compact electric performance car.
A huge difference in price
The Audi Q9 starts around €110,000 and upwards, while the Alpine A290 sits roughly around €40,000 depending on specification. The two models therefore occupy very different market segments.
Luxury fortress or electric troublemaker
The Q9 offers seven-seat practicality, premium technology and long-distance comfort. The A290 delivers compact dimensions, electric power and Alpine's motorsport-inspired character in a much smaller package.