Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Skoda Elroq

The Alfa Romeo Tonale starts from $56,900 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Elroq opens at $54,990. That makes the Skoda Elroq the more affordable entry point by $1,910.

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 $60,489 respectively.

The Skoda Elroq currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Alfa Romeo Tonale does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.

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

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 Skoda Elroq gets a 13-inch display and 5-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale stands out with ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Skoda Elroq. The Skoda Elroq counters with wireless charging and heated front seats. 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 Skoda Elroq responds with a Electric Motor making 210kW and 545Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds.

The Skoda Elroq has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 128kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Elroq is 2.2s 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, 40mm longer than the Skoda Elroq at 4,488mm (2,765mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Elroq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 385L in the Alfa Romeo Tonale and 470L in the Skoda Elroq, giving the Skoda Elroq a 85L advantage.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Tonale leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg 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 (Skoda Elroq). The Skoda Elroq has longer coverage.