Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

The Alfa Romeo Tonale starts from $56,900 before on-road costs, while the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport opens at $58,440. That makes the Alfa Romeo Tonale the more affordable entry point by $1,540.

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 $64,284 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Tonale by roughly $3,705 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Tonale gets cloth upholstery while the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport offers leather.

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 Pajero Sport responds with a Diesel making 133kW and 430Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has the clear power advantage at 133kW vs 128kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Tonale is 2.7s 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, 312mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport at 4,840mm (2,800mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 385L in the Alfa Romeo Tonale and 131L in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, giving the Alfa Romeo Tonale a 254L advantage. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport leads with a 3,100kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,600kg 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 $2,280/year for the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. That is a $741 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

Estimated annual total: $1,539 (Alfa Romeo Tonale) vs $2,280 (Mitsubishi Pajero Sport). The Alfa Romeo Tonale saves you roughly $741 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 Pajero Sport). The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport has longer coverage.