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2026 Alpine A290 vs 2026 Honda Civic Type R

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2026 Alpine A290
Alpine · 2026
Trim / Variant
★ 8 /10
180
HP
7.2s
0–60
$40k
MSRP
Honda · 2026
★ 9.2 /10
315
HP
5.4s
0–60
$47k
MSRP
At a Glance

Score Breakdown

How each car scores across 6 expert categories

Overall Score
Alpine A290
8
Honda Civic
9.2
Performance
Alpine A290
7.5
Honda Civic
9.4
Driving Dynamics
Alpine A290
8
Honda Civic
8.8
Technology
Alpine A290
8
Honda Civic
8
Comfort
Alpine A290
8
Honda Civic
6.8
Value for Money
Alpine A290
7.5
Honda Civic
7.6
Visual Comparison

Performance Radar

Larger filled area means stronger all-round capability across all categories

Alpine A290
Performance7.5
Dynamics8
Tech8
Comfort8
Value7.5
Engine7.5
Honda Civic Type R
Performance9.4
Dynamics8.8
Tech8
Comfort6.8
Value7.6
Engine9.2
Specifications
Alpine
A290
Honda
Civic Type R
Performance
6 fields›
0–60 mph
7.2s
5.4s
▲ Best
Top Speed
99 mph
171 mph
▲ Best
Power
180 hp
315 hp
▲ Best
Torque
214 lb-ft
310 lb-ft
▲ Best
0–100 km/h
7.4s
—
Nürburgring
N/A
N/A
Engine & Drivetrain
11 fields›
Fuel & Efficiency
7 fields›
Chassis & Brakes
5 fields›
Wheels & Tyres
4 fields›
Steering
3 fields›
Dimensions
10 fields›
Technology & Features
4 fields›
Price & Value
1 fields›
Expert Scores
7 fields›
Feature Checklist✓ Standard  ✗ Not Available
Safety Features
14 features›
Exterior Features
10 features›
Instrumentation
2 features›
Infotainment
10 features›
Comfort & Convenience
18 features›
Conclusion

Verdict

Based on aggregate expert scores across all categories

Alpine A290
Aggregate score: 46.5/60
  • ✦Most affordable MSRP
  • ✦Best comfort rating
  • ✦Highest technology score
🏆 Winner
Honda Civic Type R
Aggregate score: 49.8/60
  • ✦Quickest 0–60 acceleration
  • ✦Highest top speed
  • ✦Most powerful engine
  • ✦Highest technology score
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