Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Toyota Yaris – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Yaris has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale costs 35000 £. That’s a price difference of around 13114 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Alfa Romeo Tonale manages with 1.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Toyota Yaris with 3.80 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

Both models deliver identical power – 280 HP each.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale takes 6.20 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Yaris performs slight better – reaching 230 km/h, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale tops out at 212 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Yaris pulls to a small extent stronger with 390 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 70 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 Toyota Yaris is clearly lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1600 kg. The difference is around 510 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alfa Romeo Tonale offers decisively more room – 500 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 214 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Alfa Romeo Tonale performs distinct better – up to 1550 L, which is about 615 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to payload, Alfa Romeo Tonale barely noticeable takes the win – 535 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

All in all, the Alfa Romeo Tonale shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.