Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Skoda Kodiaq

The Alfa Romeo Tonale starts from $56,900 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Kodiaq opens at $54,990. That makes the Skoda Kodiaq 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.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Tonale by roughly $5,130 in fuel alone.

Both the Alfa Romeo Tonale and Skoda Kodiaq hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the Alfa Romeo Tonale and 89% for the Skoda Kodiaq.

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 Skoda Kodiaq.

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 Skoda Kodiaq.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Skoda Kodiaq gets a 13-inch display and 10-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the Skoda Kodiaq. The Skoda Kodiaq counters with heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Tonale gets cloth upholstery while the Skoda Kodiaq offers leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Alfa Romeo Tonale and 3-zone in the Skoda Kodiaq.

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 Kodiaq responds with a Petrol making 140kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Skoda Kodiaq has the clear power advantage at 140kW vs 128kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Kodiaq is 0.9s 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, 230mm shorter than the Skoda Kodiaq at 4,758mm (2,791mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Kodiaq generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 385L in the Alfa Romeo Tonale and 289L in the Skoda Kodiaq, giving the Alfa Romeo Tonale a 96L advantage. The Skoda Kodiaq seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Skoda Kodiaq leads with a 2,300kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 800kg 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 $2,565/year for the Skoda Kodiaq. That is a $1,026 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

Estimated annual total: $1,539 (Alfa Romeo Tonale) vs $2,565 (Skoda Kodiaq). The Alfa Romeo Tonale saves you roughly $1,026 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 7 years / 999,999km (Skoda Kodiaq). The Skoda Kodiaq has longer coverage.