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Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or Alpine A390?

Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Alpine A390: Key differences

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Alpine A390

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Rocks Electric

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is substantially cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,009 £.

As for electric range, the Alpine A390 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 551 km, about 476 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.

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 significantly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 462 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers substantially more torque with 824 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 784 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Alpine A390 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly lighter – 558 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 1,563 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers significantly more boot space – 532 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 469 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alpine A390 carries substantially more – 484 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 342 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric 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 £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
Vauxhall Rocks Electric
Alpine A390

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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

The Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.

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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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Vauxhall Rocks Electric
Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption

Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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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
75 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
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
558 kg
Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,388 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
142 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
8 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
40 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
6 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
Vauxhall
Brand
Alpine
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