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Polestar 2 vs Alpine A390 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (476 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (42000 £ vs 57900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Alpine A390?

Polestar 2

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Alpine A390

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

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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.

Polestar 2 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42000 £, while the Alpine A390 costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 15866 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Polestar 2: with 14.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s distinct more efficient than the Alpine A390 with 18.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.90 kWh.

As for range, the Polestar 2 performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 659 km, about 104 km more than the Alpine A390.

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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 Polestar 2 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 476 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.20 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Alpine A390 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Polestar 2 tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Alpine A390 pulls somewhat stronger with 824 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 84 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Polestar 2 is minimal lighter – 2015 kg compared to 2121 kg. The difference is around 106 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alpine A390 offers distinct more room – 532 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Alpine A390 performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1643 L, which is about 548 L more than the Polestar 2.

Who wins the race?

The Alpine A390 proves to be edges out slightly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Alpine A390 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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
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Polestar 2

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The Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
42000 - 57400 £
Price
57900 - 66900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
89 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2015 - 2188 kg
Curb weight
2121 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4606 mm
Length
4615 mm
Width
1859 mm
Width
1885 mm
Height
1473 - 1479 mm
Height
1532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1095 L
Max trunk capacity
1643 L
Payload
375 - 421 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 350 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
Polestar
Brand
Alpine

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Is the Polestar 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Polestar 2 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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