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Renault Rafale vs Alpine A390 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Rafale or Alpine A390?

Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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Alpine A390

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Rafale has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37500 £, while the Alpine A390 costs 57900 £. That’s a price difference of around 20315 £.

As for range, the Alpine A390 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 555 km, about 458 km more than the Renault Rafale.

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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 has a distinct edge – offering 470 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Renault Rafale takes 6.40 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Alpine A390 performs slightly better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Renault Rafale tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Renault Rafale is distinct lighter – 1734 kg compared to 2121 kg. The difference is around 387 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Rafale offers a bit more room – 627 L compared to 532 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Rafale performs to a small extent better – up to 1910 L, which is about 267 L more than the Alpine A390.

Who wins the race?

The Alpine A390 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Alpine A390 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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 Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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The Renault Rafale dresses bold coupé-inspired lines around a practical crossover body, turning heads without trying too hard. Inside it serves up a comfortable, well-equipped cabin and engaging driving manners, making it a clever choice for buyers who want a bit of panache with their daily commute.

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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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Reviews Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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Martin
4 Dec 2025, 08:40:43

As a Rafale owner, I'm happy with my choice. The car is spacious, feels luxurious, quiet, robust and very efficient at the same time. I also feel more “up to date” compared to the RAV4.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37500 - 49500 £
Price
57900 - 66900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.6 - 5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh
Electric Range
97 km
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
89 kWh
co2
14 - 109 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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
1734 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
2121 kg
Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4710 mm
Length
4615 mm
Width
1886 mm
Width
1885 mm
Height
1613 mm
Height
1532 mm
Max trunk capacity
1826 - 1910 L
Max trunk capacity
1643 L
Payload
415 - 444 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 300 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
147 - 221 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Alpine

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What drive types are available for the Renault Rafale?

The Renault Rafale is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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