Alfa Romeo Tonale vs MG ZS – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MG ZS has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18000 £, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale costs 35000 £. That’s a price difference of around 16980 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Alfa Romeo Tonale manages with 1.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the MG ZS with 5 L. The difference is about 3.70 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Alfa Romeo Tonale has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 280 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 83 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alfa Romeo Tonale is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.20 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.70 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Alfa Romeo Tonale performs a bit better – reaching 212 km/h, while the MG ZS tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alfa Romeo Tonale pulls significantly stronger with 320 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 172 Nm difference.

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, the MG ZS is distinct lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1600 kg. The difference is around 270 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alfa Romeo Tonale offers somewhat more room – 500 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Alfa Romeo Tonale performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1550 L, which is about 93 L more than the MG ZS.

When it comes to payload, Alfa Romeo Tonale somewhat takes the win – 535 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

All in all, the Alfa Romeo Tonale shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.