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Audi A5 Sportback vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Alpine A390?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Alpine A390: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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Alpine A390

  • significantly more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A5 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A5 Sportback is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,657 £.

As for electric range, the Alpine A390 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 551 km, about 431 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

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 Audi A5 Sportback offers noticeably more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 169 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Alpine A390 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers very slightly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 824 Nm. That’s about 1 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A5 Sportback is slightly lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 351 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers slightly more boot space – 532 L compared to 445 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A5 Sportback carries very slightly more – 530 kg compared to 484 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A390 is clearly superior 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.

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 503 - 551 km
Audi A5 Sportback
Alpine A390

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Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback dresses up sleek coupe proportions with the everyday sense of a practical hatchback, so you get striking looks without the compromises. Behind the wheel it balances poise and comfort with premium trimmings that make daily driving feel a little bit special — ideal for buyers who want style and substance in equal measure.

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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 A5 Sportback
Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 120 km
Electric Range
503 - 551 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Trunk capacity
331 - 445 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
481 - 484 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Alpine
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