Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Kia EV5

The Alfa Romeo Tonale starts from $56,900 before on-road costs, while the Kia EV5 opens at $56,770. That makes the Kia EV5 the more affordable entry point by $130.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $62,590 and $62,447 respectively.

The Kia EV5 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Alfa Romeo Tonale, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Alfa Romeo Tonale and Kia EV5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the Alfa Romeo Tonale and 88% for the Kia EV5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Alfa Romeo Tonale, against 6 on the Kia EV5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Alfa Romeo Tonale and 7 in the Kia EV5.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Kia EV5 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the Kia EV5. The Kia EV5 counters with wireless charging and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale uses a Petrol MHEV producing 128kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a dct to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.8 seconds.

The Kia EV5 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 310Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The Kia EV5 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 128kW. In the real-world sprint, the Kia EV5 is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale measures 4,528mm long on a 2,636mm wheelbase, 87mm shorter than the Kia EV5 at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 385L in the Alfa Romeo Tonale and 513L in the Kia EV5, giving the Kia EV5 a 128L advantage.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Tonale leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 300kg. That 1,200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Tonale) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV5). The Kia EV5 has longer coverage.