Compare performance (272 HP vs 470 HP), boot space and price (33300 £ vs 57900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Tiguan or Alpine A390?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
VW Tiguan has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 33300 £ , while the Alpine A390 costs 57900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24557 £.
As for electric range, the Alpine A390 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 555 km, about 429 km more than the VW Tiguan.
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 has a convincingly edge – offering 470 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A390 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.90 s. That’s about 2 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs slight better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Alpine A390 tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 22 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Alpine A390 pulls decisively stronger with 824 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 424 Nm difference.
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, VW Tiguan is distinct lighter – 1599 kg compared to 2121 kg. The difference is around 522 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers a bit more room – 652 L compared to 532 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.
In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs minimal better – up to 1650 L, which is about 7 L more than the Alpine A390.
Overall, the Alpine A390 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.
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
33300 - 51900 £
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Price
57900 - 66900 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
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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
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
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Electric Range
515 - 555 km
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
89 kWh
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co2
32 - 190 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
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Curb weight
2121 kg
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Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
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Trunk capacity
532 L
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Length
4539 mm
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Length
4615 mm
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Width
1842 - 1859 mm
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Width
1885 mm
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Height
1656 - 1658 mm
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Height
1532 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
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Max trunk capacity
1643 L
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Payload
460 - 533 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 272 HP
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Power HP
400 - 470 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
210 - 242 km/h
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Max Speed
200 - 220 km/h
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Torque
220 - 400 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
96 - 200 kW
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Power kW
295 - 345 kW
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
VW
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Brand
Alpine
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The VW Tiguan is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.