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Polestar 3 vs Alpine A390 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (517 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (67400 £ vs 57900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 3 or Alpine A390?

Polestar 3

Alpine A390

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.

Alpine A390 has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 57900 £, while the Polestar 3 costs 67400 £. That’s a price difference of around 9505 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Polestar 3: with 17.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Alpine A390 with 18.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.10 kWh.

As for range, the Polestar 3 performs noticeable better – achieving up to 706 km, about 151 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 3 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 517 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Polestar 3 takes 4.70 s. That’s about 0.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Alpine A390 performs minimal better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Polestar 3 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Polestar 3 pulls barely noticeable stronger with 910 Nm compared to 824 Nm. That’s about 86 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, Alpine A390 is clearly perceptible lighter – 2121 kg compared to 2575 kg. The difference is around 454 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alpine A390 offers minimal more room – 532 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Alpine A390 performs slightly better – up to 1643 L, which is about 232 L more than the Polestar 3.

Who wins the race?

The Alpine A390 proves to be barely ahead 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 3

Polestar 3 arrives as a Scandinavian-styled electric SUV that marries minimalist design with a statuesque presence, looking smarter than most in the car park. Inside, the cabin feels airy and thoughtful, with tech and driving manners that lean toward composed comfort rather than outright drama — perfect for buyers who want electric prestige without shouting about it.

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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
67400 - 79000 £
Price
57900 - 66900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh
Electric Range
567 - 706 km
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
Battery Capacity
107 kWh
Battery Capacity
89 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2575 - 2584 kg
Curb weight
2121 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4900 mm
Length
4615 mm
Width
1935 mm
Width
1885 mm
Height
1614 - 1618 mm
Height
1532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1411 L
Max trunk capacity
1643 L
Payload
285 - 496 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
299 - 517 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
180 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
490 - 910 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
220 - 380 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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What drive types are available for the Polestar 3?

The Polestar 3 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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