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Vauxhall Frontera vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Frontera or Alpine A390?

Vauxhall Frontera vs Alpine A390: Key differences

Vauxhall Frontera

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Alpine A390

  • significantly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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

Frontera

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.

Vauxhall Frontera is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,123 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Frontera is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Alpine A390. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Alpine A390 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 551 km, about 151 km more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

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 145 HP. That’s roughly 325 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 Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers significantly more torque with 824 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 594 Nm more.

Frontera

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.

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is clearly lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 727 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers somewhat more boot space – 532 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries moderately more – 570 kg compared to 484 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A390 is decisively ahead 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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Vauxhall Frontera

The Opel Frontera is a rugged, no-nonsense SUV that balances off-road capability with comfortable everyday driving. It offers straightforward mechanics and a practical cabin, making it a sensible choice for buyers who value durability over flash.

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Reviews Vauxhall Frontera

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Pascal
5 Jun 2026, 04:10:37

A thoroughly bad cheap car. Feels like a C3 Aircross for the poor.

That's a reason to change employers! Terrible car.

It already has a nickname, "Klapperchen"

I think any Dacia is better!

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Roch
18 May 2026, 10:12:50

Automatic gearbox and certain features, like the windshield wipers that aren’t optional; the trunk capacity is larger on the 5-seat Frontera.

Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
308 - 400 km
Electric Range
497 - 551 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 118 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
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
436 - 570 kg
Payload
481 - 484 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Alpine
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Frontera have?

The Vauxhall Frontera is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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