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 7.3 seconds for 2025 Subaru Ascent Touring. 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 has the higher listed output at 280 hp; 2025 Subaru Ascent Touring is rated at 275 hp, a difference of 5 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 at 520 Nm and 2025 Subaru Ascent Touring at 375 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
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Subaru Ascent Touring provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 467 litres versus 422 litres, a difference of 45 litres. 2025 Subaru Ascent Touring carries the higher towing rating at 2,268 kg, while 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 is listed at 1,200 kg. 2025 Subaru Ascent Touring is 470 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 $45,795 for 2025 Subaru Ascent Touring. 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 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.