Compare performance (476 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Alpine A390?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Polestar 2 is markedly cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,866 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Alpine A390. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 104 km more than the Alpine A390.
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 Polestar 2 offers only slightly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Alpine A390 is marginally faster – 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: the Alpine A390 delivers slightly more torque with 824 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 84 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Polestar 2 is marginally lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 106 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers markedly more boot space – 532 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Alpine A390 offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,643 L, about 548 L more than the Polestar 2.
The Alpine A390 is barely 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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
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Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
554 - 659 km
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Electric Range
515 - 555 km
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
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Battery Capacity
89 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
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Curb weight
2,121 kg
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Trunk capacity
405 L
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Trunk capacity
532 L
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Length
4,606 mm
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Length
4,615 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,885 mm
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Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
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Height
1,532 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,643 L
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Payload
375 - 421 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 - 476 HP
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Power HP
400 - 470 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
205 km/h
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Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
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Torque
490 - 740 Nm
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Torque
661 - 824 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
200 - 350 kW
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Power kW
295 - 345 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Polestar
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Brand
Alpine
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