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Citroen C3 vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Alpine A390?

Citroen C3 vs Alpine A390: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Alpine A390

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C3

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,895 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is a bit more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Alpine A390. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Alpine A390 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 551 km, about 226 km more than the Citroen C3.

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 clearly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 357 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers significantly more torque with 824 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 619 Nm more.

C3

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, Citroen C3 is significantly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 895 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers significantly more boot space – 532 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 222 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alpine A390 carries moderately more – 484 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
497 - 551 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
481 - 484 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Alpine
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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