Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.2 seconds, compared with 8.5 seconds for 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD. 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 has the higher listed output at 280 hp; 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD is rated at 265 hp, a difference of 15 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 at 520 Nm and 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD at 367 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 carries the longer listed range at 69 km, against 67 km for 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD. 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD has the lower recorded consumption at 1.2 L/100km; 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 is listed at 2.1 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 540 litres versus 422 litres, a difference of 118 litres. 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD carries the higher towing rating at 1,350 kg, while 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 is listed at 1,200 kg. 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 is 13 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 Kia Sportage PHEV 1.6 T-GDi PHEV X-Line AWD has the lower listed starting price at $42,990, compared with $43,500 for 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4. The measured categories split evenly, so the better choice depends on which attributes matter most. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.