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Polestar 3 vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (67,400 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 3 or Alpine A390?

Polestar 3 vs Alpine A390: Key differences

Polestar 3

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  • marginally more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range

Alpine A390

  • somewhat cheaper
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

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 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.

Alpine A390 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 57,900 £ , while the Polestar 3 costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,505 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 3 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 17.6 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Alpine A390. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 3 offers markedly more range – reaching 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 offers marginally more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Polestar 3 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Alpine A390 is barely faster – 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: the Polestar 3 delivers barely more torque with 910 Nm compared to 824 Nm. That’s about 86 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A390 is noticeably lighter – 2,121 kg compared to 2,575 kg. The difference is around 454 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers marginally more boot space – 532 L compared to 484 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Alpine A390 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,643 L, about 232 L more than the Polestar 3.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £57,900
A390

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 515 - 555 km
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Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption
Price
67,400 - 79,000 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 21.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh/100km
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
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,575 - 2,584 kg
Curb weight
2,121 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4,900 mm
Length
4,615 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,618 mm
Height
1,532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,411 L
Max trunk capacity
1,643 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
-
Power kW
220 - 380 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Alpine
What drivetrain options does the Polestar 3 have?

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

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