Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 vs Kia Sportage PHEV AWD

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 6.2 s Runner-up: 8.2 s
Range winner Kia Sportage PHEV AWD 70 km Runner-up: 69 km
Power winner Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 280 hp Runner-up: 265 hp
Cargo winner Kia Sportage PHEV AWD 540 L Runner-up: 422 L
Price winner Kia Sportage PHEV AWD $39,990 Runner-up: $43,500

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 against the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use plug-in hybrid powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

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 8.2 seconds for 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD. 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 has the higher listed output at 280 hp; 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV 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 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD at 350 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

2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD carries the longer listed range at 70 km, against 69 km for 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4. 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has the lower recorded consumption at 1.6 L/100km; 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 is listed at 2.1 L/100km. 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 50 kW, compared with 32 kW. 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

2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 540 litres versus 422 litres, a difference of 118 litres. 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV 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

2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has the lower listed starting price at $39,990, compared with $43,500 for 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4. 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q42025 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD2026
Performance
0-100 km/h6.2 s8.2 s
Top Speed206 km/h180 km/h
Power280 hp265 hp
Torque520 Nm350 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range69 km70 km
Battery15.5 kWh13.8 kWh
Fuel Tank42 L54 L
Efficiency2.1 L/100km1.6 L/100km
CO2 Emissions48 g/km36 g/km
DC Charging32 kW50 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,528 mm4,515 mm
Ground Clearance192 mm178 mm
Cargo422 L540 L
Curb Weight1,780 kg1,870 kg
Towing1,200 kg1,350 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.6 m11.6 m
Starting MSRP$43,500$39,990

Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 vs Kia Sportage PHEV AWD questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 or the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD?

2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 6.2 seconds, versus 8.2 seconds for 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 or the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD?

2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 has the higher listed top speed at 206 km/h (128 mph), compared with 180 km/h (112 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 or the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD?

2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 has more power at 280 hp, a 15 hp advantage over 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD.

Which has more range, the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 or the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD?

2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has the longer listed range at 70 km (43 miles), versus 69 km (43 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 or the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD?

2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 has the larger listed battery at 15.5 kWh, compared with 13.8 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 or the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD?

2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has more listed cargo space at 540 litres (19.1 cu ft), versus 422 litres (14.9 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 or the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD?

2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has the higher listed towing capacity at 1,350 kg (2,976 lb), compared with 1,200 kg (2,646 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 or the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD?

2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD is heavier at 1,870 kg (4,123 lb), while 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 is listed at 1,780 kg (3,924 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 or the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD?

2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $39,990 USD, compared with $43,500 USD for 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 or the 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD?

2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.