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Kia EV3 vs Alpine A390 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Two cars, one duel: Kia EV3 meets Alpine A390.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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.

Kia EV3 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30800 £, while the Alpine A390 costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 27009 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Kia EV3: with 14.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s distinct more efficient than the Alpine A390 with 18.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.80 kWh.

As for range, the Kia EV3 performs slight better – achieving up to 605 km, about 50 km more than the Alpine A390.

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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 edge – offering 470 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 266 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Kia EV3 takes 7.50 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Alpine A390 performs distinct better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Kia EV3 tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Alpine A390 pulls significantly stronger with 824 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 541 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, Kia EV3 is slightly lighter – 1800 kg compared to 2121 kg. The difference is around 321 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alpine A390 offers a bit more room – 532 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Alpine A390 performs distinct better – up to 1643 L, which is about 392 L more than the Kia EV3.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Alpine A390 shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance 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.

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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

Kia EV3

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The Kia EV3 arrives as a cheeky, practical electric compact that manages to feel both premium and playful, delivering crisp handling and a roomy cabin that's perfect for urban life. With smart tech, friendly styling and sensible pricing, the EV3 is the kind of car that makes switching to electric feel like a no-brainer without asking you to give anything important up.

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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
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Costs and Consumption

Price
30800 - 41700 £
Price
57900 - 66900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh
Electric Range
436 - 605 km
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
Battery Capacity
58.3 - 81.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
89 kWh
co2
0 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
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1800 - 1885 kg
Curb weight
2121 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4300 - 4310 mm
Length
4615 mm
Width
1850 mm
Width
1885 mm
Height
1560 - 1570 mm
Height
1532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1251 L
Max trunk capacity
1643 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
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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
204 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
170 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
283 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Alpine
What drive types are available for the Kia EV3?

The Kia EV3 is offered with 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.