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CUPRA Leon vs Alpine A390 – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon or Alpine A390?

CUPRA Leon

Alpine A390

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Leon has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31800 £, while the Alpine A390 costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 26100 £.

As for range, the Alpine A390 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 555 km, about 424 km more than the CUPRA Leon.

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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 Alpine A390 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 470 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the CUPRA Leon takes 5.70 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Leon performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Alpine A390 tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Alpine A390 pulls decisively stronger with 824 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 424 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, CUPRA Leon is decisively lighter – 1371 kg compared to 2121 kg. The difference is around 750 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alpine A390 offers evident more room – 532 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Alpine A390 performs noticeable better – up to 1643 L, which is about 342 L more than the CUPRA Leon.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Alpine A390 shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

CUPRA Leon
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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
  • Electric Range : 515 - 555 km
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CUPRA Leon

The Cupra Leon blends sporting intent with everyday practicality, serving up sharp handling and a cabin that feels more premium than its hatchback looks might suggest. It's a driver's car in commuter clothing — lively, distinctive, and clever enough to make daily driving feel a little less routine without screaming for attention.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
31800 - 49200 £
Price
57900 - 66900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh
Electric Range
124 - 131 km
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
89 kWh
co2
28 - 175 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1371 - 1708 kg
Curb weight
2121 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4398 - 4399 mm
Length
4615 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1885 mm
Height
1444 - 1467 mm
Height
1532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1191 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1643 L
Payload
432 - 504 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 300 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
110 - 221 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Alpine

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What drive types are available for the CUPRA Leon?

The CUPRA Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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