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Audi A1 vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (20,000 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A1 or Alpine A390?

Audi A1 vs Alpine A390: Key differences

Audi A1

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Alpine A390

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A1

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A1 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,886 £.

A390

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 Alpine A390 offers considerably more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 263 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers significantly more torque with 824 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 504 Nm more.

A1

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is substantially lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 946 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers clearly more boot space – 532 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 197 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alpine A390 carries very slightly more – 484 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A390 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £57,900
A390

Alpine A390

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 400 - 470 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 497 - 551 km
Audi A1
Alpine A390

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Audi A1

The Audi A1 is a compact premium hatch that wraps Audi's polished design and surprisingly grown-up cabin into a city-friendly package. It’s poised and fun to drive, a smart pick for buyers who want luxury flair without the fuss of a bigger car — and it makes tight parking feel almost enjoyable.

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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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Audi A1
Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
497 - 551 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
118 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Trunk capacity
335 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 - 470 kg
Payload
481 - 484 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Alpine
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