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Dacia Spring vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Alpine A390?

Dacia Spring vs Alpine A390: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Alpine A390

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Dacia Spring is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,372 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Alpine A390. That’s a difference of about 6.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Alpine A390 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 551 km, about 326 km more than the Dacia Spring.

A390

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Alpine A390 offers clearly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 368 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers substantially more torque with 824 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 687 Nm more.

Spring

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Alpine A390 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is substantially lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 1,051 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers considerably more boot space – 532 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 224 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alpine A390 carries substantially more – 484 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 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 497 - 551 km
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Dacia Spring

The Dacia Spring is an unpretentious city electric that strips EV ownership down to the essentials, offering clean, fuss-free transport for daily urban life. It won't impress luxury-seekers, but its cheerful practicality and rock-bottom running costs make it a clever, no-nonsense choice for anyone who wants electric mobility without the drama.

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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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Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
497 - 551 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 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
274 kg
Payload
481 - 484 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Alpine
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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