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Renault R5 vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (540 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (23,900 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault R5 or Alpine A390?

Renault R5 vs Alpine A390: Key differences

Renault R5

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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

Alpine A390

  • noticeably more electric range
  • markedly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

R5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault R5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,900 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,943 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault R5 is visibly 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 Alpine A390 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 555 km, about 150 km more than the Renault R5.

A390

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault R5 offers a bit more power – delivering 540 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault R5 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Alpine A390 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault R5 is slightly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Alpine A390 tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault R5 delivers substantially more torque with 4,800 Nm compared to 824 Nm. That’s about 3,976 Nm more.

R5

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, Renault R5 is clearly lighter – 1,447 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 674 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers markedly more boot space – 532 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Alpine A390 offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,643 L, about 537 L more than the Renault R5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault R5 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £23,900
R5

Renault R5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 540 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 307 - 405 km
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The Renault 5 is a cheeky city car that marries retro charm with modern flair, its playful looks promising smiles before you even start the engine. Practical enough for daily life yet lively enough to make short trips feel like mini adventures, it’s an irresistible choice for buyers who prefer personality to bland practicality.

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Reviews Renault R5

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Walter
4 Nov 2025, 21:42:46

Practical, nimble, and fun to drive. For rather small drivers up to 1.75 m there's plenty of space even on the back seat. Useful driver-assist systems, and Android Auto works well. Very economical in summer. In winter a lot of energy is used in the first five minutes to bring the battery up to 20°C, which makes consumption on short winter trips very high.

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
23,900 - 137,100 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
Battery Capacity
40 - 52 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
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Curb weight
2,121 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
3,922 - 4,080 mm
Length
4,615 mm
Width
1,744 - 2,030 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
1,380 - 1,498 mm
Height
1,532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
1,643 L
Payload
396 - 418 kg
Payload
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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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 540 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
150 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
225 - 4,800 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 397 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,027
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Alpine
What drivetrain options does the Renault R5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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