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Renault Mégane vs Alpine A390 – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Renault Mégane or Alpine A390 fits your lifestyle better.

Renault Mégane

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.

Renault Mégane has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35100 £, while the Alpine A390 costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 22800 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Renault Mégane: with 15.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s evident more efficient than the Alpine A390 with 18.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.30 kWh.

As for range, the Alpine A390 performs slightly better – achieving up to 555 km, about 103 km more than the Renault Mégane.

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Engine and Performance:

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 Alpine A390 has a significantly edge – offering 470 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 252 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Renault Mégane takes 7.40 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Alpine A390 performs noticeable better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Alpine A390 pulls clearly stronger with 824 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 524 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Renault Mégane is evident lighter – 1719 kg compared to 2121 kg. The difference is around 402 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alpine A390 offers noticeable more room – 532 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Alpine A390 performs to a small extent better – up to 1643 L, which is about 311 L more than the Renault Mégane.

Who wins the race?

The Alpine A390 proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Alpine A390 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Renault Mégane
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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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Renault Mégane

The Renault Mégane blends Gallic flair with practical everyday charm, showing that sensible transport can still have personality and poise. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want a comfortable, stylish hatchback that feels a little more special than the usual commute companion.

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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
35100 - 38500 £
Price
57900 - 66900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh
Electric Range
452 km
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
Battery Capacity
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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
1719 kg
Curb weight
2121 kg
Trunk capacity
389 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4200 mm
Length
4615 mm
Width
1783 mm
Width
1885 mm
Height
1505 mm
Height
1532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1332 L
Max trunk capacity
1643 L
Payload
446 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.40 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Alpine

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What drive types are available for the Renault Mégane?

Available configurations include Front-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.

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