Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Peugeot 308 SW – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot 308 SW has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30100 £, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale costs 35000 £. That’s a price difference of around 4851 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW manages with 0.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Alfa Romeo Tonale with 1.30 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Peugeot 308 SW performs clearly better – achieving up to 410 km, about 348 km more than the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

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 distinct edge – offering 280 HP compared to 195 HP. That’s roughly 85 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alfa Romeo Tonale is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 6.20 s, while the Peugeot 308 SW takes 7.70 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 SW performs slight better – reaching 225 km/h, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale tops out at 212 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alfa Romeo Tonale pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 320 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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, the Peugeot 308 SW is barely noticeable lighter – 1475 kg compared to 1600 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers slightly more room – 608 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 SW performs slight better – up to 1634 L, which is about 84 L more than the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

When it comes to payload, Alfa Romeo Tonale barely noticeable takes the win – 535 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

All in all, the Peugeot 308 SW 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.