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Alpine A390 vs Polestar 3 comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (57,900 £ vs 67,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A390 or Polestar 3?

Alpine A390 vs Polestar 3: Key differences

Alpine A390

  • slightly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Polestar 3

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  • visibly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Alpine A390 is slightly cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,771 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 3 is barely more efficient: consuming 17.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Alpine A390. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 647 km, about 96 km more than the Alpine A390.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 3 offers visibly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 3 delivers barely more torque with 870 Nm compared to 824 Nm. That’s about 46 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A390 is barely lighter – 2,121 kg compared to 2,315 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers barely more boot space – 532 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 3 carries noticeably more – 645 kg compared to 484 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 3 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Polestar 3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 601 - 647 km
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Alpine A390

The Alpine A390 is the brand’s leap into the fast electric crossover arena, wrapping Dieppe’s lightweight ethos in a sleek, coupe-ish body with real everyday usability. If the steering and chassis feel echo the A110, this could be the enthusiast’s family EV—subtle, sharp, and très chic, with enough theatre to make the school run feel like a pit lane exit.

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Polestar 3

Polestar 3 arrives as a Scandinavian-styled electric SUV that marries minimalist design with a statuesque presence, looking smarter than most in the car park. Inside, the cabin feels airy and thoughtful, with tech and driving manners that lean toward composed comfort rather than outright drama — perfect for buyers who want electric prestige without shouting about it.

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Alpine A390
Polestar 3

Costs and Consumption
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Price
67,600 - 91,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
497 - 551 km
Electric Range
601 - 647 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Curb weight
2,315 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
532 L
Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,885 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
481 - 484 kg
Payload
605 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Power HP
333 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Torque
480 - 870 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Power kW
245 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Polestar
What drivetrain options does the Alpine A390 have?

The Alpine A390 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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