Peugeot 5008 vs Alfa Romeo Tonale

The Peugeot 5008 starts from $55,990 before on-road costs, while the Alfa Romeo Tonale opens at $56,900. 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 $61,589 and $62,590 respectively.

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

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

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 7 in the Peugeot 5008 and 6 in the Alfa Romeo Tonale. The Peugeot 5008 adds a 360-degree camera that the Alfa Romeo Tonale misses.

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

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

The Peugeot 5008 uses a Hybrid producing 100kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.3 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Tonale responds with a Petrol MHEV making 118kW and 240Nm, paired to a dct driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.8 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 Peugeot 5008 measures 4,790mm long on a 2,895mm wheelbase, 262mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Tonale at 4,528mm (2,636mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Peugeot 5008 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 348L in the Peugeot 5008 and 500L in the Alfa Romeo Tonale, 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 $1,682/year for the Peugeot 5008 and $1,881/year for the Alfa Romeo Tonale. That is a $199 annual difference in favour of the Peugeot 5008.

Estimated annual total: $1,682 (Peugeot 5008) vs $1,881 (Alfa Romeo Tonale). 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 / 200,000km (Peugeot 5008) vs 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Tonale). Both match on warranty length.