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Subaru BRZ vs Alpine A390 comparison

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?

Subaru BRZ vs Alpine A390: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter

Alpine A390

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

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

BRZ

Costs and Efficiency:

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 £.

A390

Engine and Performance:

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.

BRZ

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.

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 515 - 555 km
Subaru BRZ
Alpine A390

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Subaru BRZ

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.

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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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Subaru BRZ
Alpine A390

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
57,900 - 66,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
515 - 555 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
89 kWh
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
2,121 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
4,615 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
1,532 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,643 L
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
400 - 470 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
661 - 824 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
295 - 345 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Alpine
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