What drivetrain options does the Alfa Romeo Tonale have?

The Alfa Romeo Tonale is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the Alfa Romeo Tonale?

Depending on the version, the Alfa Romeo Tonale delivers up to 280 HP.

How much fuel does the Alfa Romeo Tonale use?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 1.30 L.

What is the electric driving range of the Alfa Romeo Tonale?

According to WLTP, the Alfa Romeo Tonale can travel up to 62 km on a single charge.

How many kWh does the Alfa Romeo Tonale’s battery hold?

The battery capacity is 12 kWh.

How big is the Alfa Romeo Tonale overall?

Overall, the Alfa Romeo Tonale is 4528 mm long, 1835 mm wide and 1614 mm high.

Is the VW Taigo offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Taigo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the VW Taigo's engine?

The VW Taigo reaches a peak output of 150 HP, depending on the model.

How much fuel does the VW Taigo use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 5.30 L.

How big is the VW Taigo overall?

The VW Taigo measures 4266 mm long, 1757 mm wide and 1518 mm high.

Alfa Romeo Tonale vs VW Taigo – Which car is better? Specs, differences & prices compared

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

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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.

VW Taigo has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale costs 35000 £. That’s a price difference of around 15347 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Alfa Romeo Tonale manages with 1.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Taigo with 5.30 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

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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 edge – offering 280 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alfa Romeo Tonale is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 6.20 s, while the VW Taigo takes 8.20 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 212 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Alfa Romeo Tonale pulls distinct stronger with 320 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

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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, VW Taigo is distinct lighter – 1229 kg compared to 1600 kg. The difference is around 371 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alfa Romeo Tonale offers somewhat more room – 500 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Alfa Romeo Tonale performs evident better – up to 1550 L, which is about 328 L more than the VW Taigo.

When it comes to payload, Alfa Romeo Tonale a bit takes the win – 535 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Alfa Romeo Tonale proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Alfa Romeo Tonale is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 35000 - 53200 £	Price 19600 - 31300 £
Consumption L/100km 1.3 - 5.6 L	Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 62 km	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity 12 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 30 - 140 g/km	co2 120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 42 - 55 L	Fuel tank capacity 40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1600 - 1910 kg	Curb weight 1229 - 1302 kg
Trunk capacity 385 - 500 L	Trunk capacity 440 L
Length 4528 mm	Length 4266 mm
Width 1835 mm	Width 1757 mm
Height 1614 mm	Height 1518 mm
Max trunk capacity 1430 - 1550 L	Max trunk capacity 1222 L
Payload 510 - 535 kg	Payload 448 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel	Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 130 - 280 HP	Power HP 95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.2 - 10.9 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.2 - 11.1 s
Max Speed 194 - 212 km/h	Max Speed 184 - 212 km/h
Torque 240 - 320 Nm	Torque 175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Power kW 96 - 206 kW	Power kW 70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity 1332 - 1598 cm3	Engine capacity 999 - 1498 cm3