Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Peugeot 5008

The Alfa Romeo Tonale starts from $56,900 before on-road costs, while the Peugeot 5008 opens at $55,990. That makes the Peugeot 5008 the more affordable entry point by $910.

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 $61,589 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Alfa Romeo Tonale and Peugeot 5008 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the Alfa Romeo Tonale and 82% for the Peugeot 5008.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Alfa Romeo Tonale packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Peugeot 5008.

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 Peugeot 5008. The Peugeot 5008 adds a 360-degree camera that the Alfa Romeo Tonale misses.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Peugeot 5008 gets a 21-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale stands out with power tailgate and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Peugeot 5008. The Peugeot 5008 counters with wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale uses a Petrol MHEV producing 118kW and 240Nm of torque, sent through a dct to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.8 seconds.

The Peugeot 5008 responds with a Hybrid making 100kW and 230Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.3 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale has the clear power advantage at 118kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Tonale is 2.5s 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, 262mm shorter than the Peugeot 5008 at 4,790mm (2,895mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 5008 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the Alfa Romeo Tonale and 348L in the Peugeot 5008, giving the Alfa Romeo Tonale a 152L advantage. The Peugeot 5008 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Tonale leads with a 1,250kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,881/year for the Alfa Romeo Tonale and $1,682/year for the Peugeot 5008. That is a $199 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 5008.

Estimated annual total: $1,881 (Alfa Romeo Tonale) vs $1,682 (Peugeot 5008). The Peugeot 5008 saves you roughly $199 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 5 years / 200,000km (Peugeot 5008). Both match on warranty length.