Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Polestar 4 has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 53100 £, while the Alpine A390 costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 4800 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Polestar 4: with 17.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Alpine A390 with 18.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.90 kWh.
As for range, the Polestar 4 performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 620 km, about 65 km more than the Alpine A390.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 4 has a a bit edge – offering 544 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Alpine A390 takes 3.90 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Alpine A390 performs minimal better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Polestar 4 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Alpine A390 pulls to a small extent stronger with 824 Nm compared to 686 Nm. That’s about 138 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .
In curb weight, Alpine A390 is slight lighter – 2121 kg compared to 2230 kg. The difference is around 109 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Alpine A390 offers hardly perceptible more room – 532 L compared to 526 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Alpine A390 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1643 L, which is about 107 L more than the Polestar 4.
The Polestar 4 proves to be wins by a narrow margin and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Polestar 4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.
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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
53100 - 59900 £
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Price
57900 - 66900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh
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Electric Range
590 - 620 km
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Electric Range
515 - 555 km
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Battery Capacity
94 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
SUV
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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
2230 - 2355 kg
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Curb weight
2121 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 L
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Trunk capacity
532 L
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Length
4840 mm
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Length
4615 mm
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Width
2008 mm
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Width
1885 mm
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Height
1534 mm
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Height
1532 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1536 L
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Max trunk capacity
1643 L
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Payload
455 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 - 544 HP
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Power HP
400 - 470 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
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Torque
343 - 686 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 - 400 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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The Polestar 4 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.