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Audi Q4 e-tron vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or Alpine A390?

Audi Q4 e-tron vs Alpine A390: Key differences

Audi Q4 e-tron

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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

Alpine A390

  • markedly more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Q4 e-tron

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 Q4 e-tron is significantly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,300 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q4 e-tron is somewhat more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Alpine A390. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Alpine A390 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 555 km, about 1 km more than the Audi Q4 e-tron.

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 markedly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Alpine A390 is somewhat faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Audi Q4 e-tron tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers somewhat more torque with 824 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm more.

Q4 e-tron

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 Q4 e-tron is barely lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers very slightly more boot space – 535 L compared to 532 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Alpine A390 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,643 L, about 153 L more than the Audi Q4 e-tron.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A390 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.

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 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 515 - 555 km
Audi Q4 e-tron
Alpine A390

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Audi Q4 e-tron

The Audi Q4 e-tron brings Audi polish into the electric crossover scene, pairing a sleek exterior with a refined, airy interior that makes everyday driving feel distinctly premium. It’s an easy-to-live-with EV that balances comfort and real-world usability with intuitive tech, making it a smart choice for buyers who want electric mobility without giving up Audi character — and yes, it still looks good in the driveway.

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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 Q4 e-tron
Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 58,800 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
406 - 554 km
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
Battery Capacity
89 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
2,121 kg
Trunk capacity
520 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4,588 mm
Length
4,615 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,632 mm
Height
1,532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,460 - 1,490 L
Max trunk capacity
1,643 L
Payload
505 - 515 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Alpine
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