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smart #1 vs Alpine A390 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (428 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (31700 £ vs 57900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Alpine A390?

smart #1

Alpine A390

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.

smart #1 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31700 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26152 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the smart #1: with 16.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the Alpine A390 with 18.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.90 kWh.

As for electric range, the Alpine A390 performs evident better – achieving up to 555 km, about 115 km more than the smart #1.

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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 minimal edge – offering 470 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.90 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the Alpine A390 performs slightly better – reaching 220 km/h, while the smart #1 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Alpine A390 pulls evident stronger with 824 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 240 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, smart #1 is a bit lighter – 1780 kg compared to 2121 kg. The difference is around 341 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alpine A390 offers evident more room – 532 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 209 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Alpine A390 performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1643 L, which is about 657 L more than the smart #1.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A390 is decisively ahead 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.

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Alpine A390

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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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smart #1

The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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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
31700 - 45000 £
Price
57900 - 66900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 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
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1780 - 1900 kg
Curb weight
2121 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4270 - 4300 mm
Length
4615 mm
Width
1822 mm
Width
1885 mm
Height
1636 mm
Height
1532 mm
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Max trunk capacity
1643 L
Payload
425 - 470 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
Alpine

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What drivetrain options does the smart #1 have?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.