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Nissan Qashqai vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Alpine A390?

Nissan Qashqai vs Alpine A390: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Alpine A390

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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

Qashqai

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Nissan Qashqai is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,252 £.

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 205 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Nissan Qashqai 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 330 Nm. That’s about 494 Nm more.

Qashqai

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 Qashqai is significantly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 701 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers very slightly more boot space – 532 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries barely more – 516 kg compared to 484 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 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
Nissan Qashqai
Alpine A390

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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that blends everyday practicality with a comfortable, composed driving experience and a smart, well finished interior. It feels sensible and versatile for city life and longer trips, appealing to buyers who want a reliable, low fuss family car.

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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 Qashqai
Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
497 - 551 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
98 - 152 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
481 - 484 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Alpine
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