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Polestar 2 vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (45,200 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Alpine A390?

Polestar 2 vs Alpine A390: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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Alpine A390

  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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 45,200 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,695 £.

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 108 km more than the Alpine A390.

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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 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.

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.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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 – 2,069 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 52 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.

When it comes to payload, the Alpine A390 carries moderately more – 484 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 holds a narrow overall lead 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.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 568 - 659 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,200 - 57,400 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
568 - 659 km
Electric Range
497 - 551 km
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,069 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
412 - 421 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 - 476 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
220 - 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
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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