Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Renault Scenic E-Tech

The Alfa Romeo Tonale starts from $56,900 before on-road costs, while the Renault Scenic E-Tech opens at $55,990. That makes the Renault Scenic E-Tech 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.

The Renault Scenic E-Tech 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 Renault Scenic E-Tech hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the Alfa Romeo Tonale and 88% for the Renault Scenic E-Tech.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 7 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

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 Renault Scenic E-Tech. The Renault Scenic E-Tech adds a 360-degree camera that the Alfa Romeo Tonale misses.

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 Renault Scenic E-Tech gets a 12-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale stands out with power tailgate that you will not find on the Renault Scenic E-Tech. The Renault Scenic E-Tech counters with wireless charging and BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Tonale gets cloth upholstery while the Renault Scenic E-Tech offers synthetic leather.

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 Renault Scenic E-Tech responds with a Electric making 125kW and 280Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The Renault Scenic E-Tech has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 118kW. In the real-world sprint, the Renault Scenic E-Tech is 0.2s 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, 58mm longer than the Renault Scenic E-Tech at 4,470mm (2,785mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Scenic E-Tech generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the Alfa Romeo Tonale and 545L in the Renault Scenic E-Tech, giving the Renault Scenic E-Tech a 45L advantage.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Tonale leads with a 1,250kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 250kg 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 5 years / 100,000km (Renault Scenic E-Tech). Both match on warranty length.