BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence vs Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 4.5 s Runner-up: 6.2 s
Range winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 502 km Runner-up: 69 km
Power winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 530 hp Runner-up: 280 hp
Cargo winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 520 L Runner-up: 422 L
Price winner Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 $43,500 Runner-up: $49,800

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence against the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. One uses a battery-electric powertrain and the other a plug-in hybrid system, so range and consumption figures need to be read in that context.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.5 seconds, compared with 6.2 seconds for 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed output at 530 hp; 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 is rated at 280 hp, a difference of 250 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence at 690 Nm and 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 at 520 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 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence carries the longer listed range at 502 km, against 69 km for 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 150 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

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 520 litres versus 422 litres, a difference of 98 litres. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence carries the higher towing rating at 1,500 kg, while 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 is listed at 1,200 kg. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is 302 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 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 has the lower listed starting price at $43,500, compared with $49,800 for 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 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.

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Specification BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q42025
Performance
0-100 km/h4.5 s6.2 s
Top Speed215 km/h206 km/h
Power530 hp280 hp
Torque690 Nm520 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range502 km69 km
Battery91.3 kWh15.5 kWh
Fuel Tank—42 L
Efficiency18.2 kWh/100km2.1 L/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km48 g/km
DC Charging150 kW32 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,830 mm4,528 mm
Ground Clearance160 mm192 mm
Cargo520 L422 L
Curb Weight2,262 kg1,780 kg
Towing1,500 kg1,200 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.0 m11.6 m
Starting MSRP$49,800$43,500

BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence vs Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.5 seconds, versus 6.2 seconds for 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed top speed at 215 km/h (134 mph), compared with 206 km/h (128 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has more power at 530 hp, a 250 hp advantage over 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4.

Which has more range, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the longer listed range at 502 km (312 miles), versus 69 km (43 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the larger listed battery at 91.3 kWh, compared with 15.5 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has more listed cargo space at 520 litres (18.4 cu ft), versus 422 litres (14.9 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed towing capacity at 1,500 kg (3,307 lb), compared with 1,200 kg (2,646 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is heavier at 2,262 kg (4,987 lb), while 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 is listed at 1,780 kg (3,924 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4?

2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $43,500 USD, compared with $49,800 USD for 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence or the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 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.