Which is cheaper to maintain, the Alpine A110 or the Alpine A110?

Based on 5-year routine maintenance labor at a $150/hr indie shop rate, the Alpine A110 is cheaper to maintain — about $2,516 less over 60,000 miles. Parts cost is not included.

What's the labor difference between the 1.8L I4 Turbo M5P 252 and the 1.8L I4 Turbo?

Across 31 common maintenance jobs, hours vary by drivetrain and engine layout. See the side-by-side table on this page for each job's labor hours and estimated cost.

Are there any active recalls on the Alpine A110 or Alpine A110?

The Alpine A110 has 0 open NHTSA recalls. The Alpine A110 has 0 open recalls. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

2026 Alpine A110 vs 2024 Alpine A110 — Labor Times, Costs & Recalls

Specifications

Year

2026

2024

Engine

1.8L I4 Turbo M5P 252

1.8L I4 Turbo

Drivetrain

RWD

FWD

Transmission

automatic

Fuel

gas

Powertrain

Engine output, acceleration, top speed, handling, braking — and Nürburgring if either car ran one.

Horsepower

—hp

296hp

Torque

—lb-ft

251lb-ft

0–60 mph

—

4.2s

Quarter Mile

—

12.6s @ 112 mph

Top Speed

—

155 mph

Skidpad

—

60–0 Braking

—

70–0 Braking

—

Curb Weight

—

2,432 lb

Performance specs synthesized from manufacturer figures and instrumented magazine tests (Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Road & Track). MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Numbers flagged as "low confidence" by AI generation are conservative estimates from related platforms.

Cost of Ownership

★ WINNER

5-Year Maintenance

$9,613

0.16 $/mi

5-Year Maintenance

$12,129

0.20 $/mi

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ADVANTAGEAlpine A110 — Saves you $2,516 over 5 years (26% less in routine maintenance labor)

Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.

Maintenance Breakdown

Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.

Oil & filter change

0.5 hrs$1,380 / 5yr

0.4 hrs$1,200 / 5yr

Timing Chain Tensioner Wear

— hrs

— hrs$1,523 / 5yr

Front brake pads

1.4 hrs$580 / 5yr

1.2 hrs$520 / 5yr

Tire rotation

0.5 hrs$600 / 5yr

0.4 hrs$480 / 5yr

Rear brake pads

1.4 hrs$560 / 5yr

1.2 hrs$500 / 5yr

Water Pump Failure

— hrs

— hrs$980 / 5yr

Differential fluid

1.2 hrs$440 / 5yr

1.0 hrs$380 / 5yr

Transmission Oil Cooler Leaks

— hrs

— hrs$805 / 5yr

Transmission Mount Failure

— hrs

— hrs$715 / 5yr

Head Gasket Failure (Track/Hard Use)

— hrs

— hrs$700 / 5yr

Wiper blades

0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr

Brake fluid flush

0.9 hrs$300 / 5yr

0.8 hrs$270 / 5yr

12V battery

0.5 hrs$275 / 5yr

0.4 hrs$260 / 5yr

Fuel filter

0.6 hrs$240 / 5yr

0.5 hrs$210 / 5yr

Intake Manifold Gasket Deterioration

— hrs

— hrs$438 / 5yr

Cabin air filter

0.3 hrs$210 / 5yr

Spark plugs

0.9 hrs$215 / 5yr

0.8 hrs$200 / 5yr

Water pump

2.9 hrs$194 / 5yr

2.5 hrs$173 / 5yr

Oxygen sensor

1.7 hrs$188 / 5yr

1.5 hrs$173 / 5yr

Coolant flush

0.9 hrs$185 / 5yr

0.8 hrs$170 / 5yr

Intake manifold gasket

3.5 hrs$185 / 5yr

3.0 hrs$162 / 5yr

Oil pan gasket

4.0 hrs$163 / 5yr

3.5 hrs$144 / 5yr

Engine air filter

0.3 hrs$150 / 5yr

Alternator

1.7 hrs$139 / 5yr

1.5 hrs$131 / 5yr

Serpentine belt

0.7 hrs$140 / 5yr

0.6 hrs$125 / 5yr

Valve cover gasket

1.7 hrs$126 / 5yr

1.5 hrs$114 / 5yr

Power steering flush

0.6 hrs$110 / 5yr

0.5 hrs$95 / 5yr

Starter motor

1.7 hrs$91 / 5yr

1.5 hrs$85 / 5yr

PCV valve

0.5 hrs$95 / 5yr

0.4 hrs$80 / 5yr

Ignition coil

0.9 hrs$86 / 5yr

0.8 hrs$80 / 5yr

Thermostat

0.9 hrs$61 / 5yr

0.8 hrs$56 / 5yr

Active Recalls

Open NHTSA Recalls

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Open NHTSA Recalls

CLEAR

✓ Both vehicles are completely clear of open safety recalls.

Fluid Capacities

Alpine A110

No fluid spec data available

Alpine A110

brake · DOT 4 Racing Brake Fluid

coolant7.50 qt · Renault Glaceol RX Type D

engine_oil4.50 qt · Elf Evolution Full-Tech FE 5W-30

power_steering0.00 qt · Electric Power Steering (No Fluid)

transmission_auto10.00 qt · Elf DCT Fluid

washer3.50 qt · Windshield Washer Fluid

The Verdict

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THE WINNER

2026 Alpine A110

1.8L I4 Turbo M5P 252

Alpine A110 is cheaper to maintain (saves ~$2,516 over 5 years)

Based on objective maintenance and recall data. Driving feel, looks, brand loyalty, and ownership experience are separate (and very valid) considerations.

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Alpine A110

1.8L I4 Turbo M5P 252