Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

The Alfa Romeo Tonale starts from $56,900 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV opens at $58,990. That makes the Alfa Romeo Tonale the more affordable entry point by $2,090.

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 $64,889 respectively.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 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.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV by roughly $7,335 in fuel alone.

Both the Alfa Romeo Tonale and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the Alfa Romeo Tonale and 83% for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 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 wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV counters with Apple CarPlay and Yamaha audio. 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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV responds with a Petrol making 221kW and 450Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has the clear power advantage at 221kW vs 128kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is 1.8s 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, 192mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV at 4,720mm (2,704mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 385L in the Alfa Romeo Tonale and 494L in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, giving the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV a 109L advantage.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,539/year for the Alfa Romeo Tonale and $72/year for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. That is a $1,467 annual difference in favour of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Estimated annual total: $1,539 (Alfa Romeo Tonale) vs $72 (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV). The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV saves you roughly $1,467 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Tonale) vs 10 years / 200,000km (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV). The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has longer coverage.