Compare performance (235 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 57,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Alpine A390?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Subaru BRZ is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,866 £.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Alpine A390 offers clearly more power – delivering 470 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 235 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Subaru BRZ is barely faster – reaching 226 km/h, while the Alpine A390 tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A390 delivers substantially more torque with 824 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 574 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Alpine A390 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is considerably lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 2,121 kg. The difference is around 846 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Alpine A390 offers clearly more boot space – 532 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 295 L.
The Alpine A390 is far ahead overall 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.
The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.
detailsThe 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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Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
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Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
515 - 555 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
89 kWh
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co2
199 - 200 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
2
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
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Curb weight
2,121 kg
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Trunk capacity
237 L
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Trunk capacity
532 L
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Length
4,265 mm
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Length
4,615 mm
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Width
1,775 mm
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Width
1,885 mm
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Height
1,310 mm
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Height
1,532 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,643 L
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Payload
395 - 404 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
235 HP
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Power HP
400 - 470 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
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Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
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Torque
250 Nm
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Torque
661 - 824 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
172 kW
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Power kW
295 - 345 kW
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Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Subaru
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Brand
Alpine
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