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Renault R5 vs Alpine A390 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (24,000 £ 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

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Alpine A390

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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 24,000 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,857 £.

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 551 km, about 146 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 Alpine A390 offers significantly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Renault R5 takes 8 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers substantially more torque with 824 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 579 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.

When it comes to payload, the Alpine A390 carries somewhat more – 484 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A390 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 £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 - 20.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 497 - 551 km
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Renault R5

The Renault 5 blends classic styling cues with contemporary design, giving it a playful and characterful presence on the road. It’s a city-focused hatchback that feels nimble and cleverly packaged, ideal for drivers who want personality and practicality.

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4.4 (2 Reviews)
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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.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,000 - 27,000 £
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 - 20.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Electric Range
497 - 551 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Curb weight
2,121 - 2,124 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,744 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
396 - 418 kg
Payload
481 - 484 kg

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
122 - 150 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 110 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
What drivetrain options does the Renault R5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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