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Nissan Leaf vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (217 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Leaf or Alpine A390?

Nissan Leaf vs Alpine A390: Key differences

Nissan Leaf

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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • somewhat lighter

Alpine A390

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Leaf

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Nissan Leaf is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,043 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Leaf is noticeably more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Alpine A390. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Leaf offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 624 km, about 69 km more than the Alpine A390.

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 significantly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 217 HP. That’s roughly 253 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Nissan Leaf takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers significantly more torque with 824 Nm compared to 355 Nm. That’s about 469 Nm more.

Leaf

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Leaf is somewhat lighter – 1,864 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 257 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 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 515 - 555 km
Nissan Leaf
Alpine A390

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Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf is a practical, easygoing electric hatch that turns daily commutes into a quiet, effortless affair while offering more cabin space than it lets on. It’s a sensible, wallet-friendly step into electrification for buyers who value comfort and simplicity over sporty drama, though those chasing long-distance thrills might look elsewhere.

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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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Nissan Leaf
Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 41,100 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 13.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
436 - 624 km
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
89 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,956 kg
Curb weight
2,121 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
-
Length
4,615 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
-
Height
1,532 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,643 L
Payload
441 - 444 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
176 - 217 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
345 - 355 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Alpine
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