Alfa Romeo Tonale vs. Volvo XC40
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Alfa Romeo Tonale and Volvo XC40 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Alfa Romeo Tonale and the Volvo XC40.
When comparing the Alfa Romeo Tonale's and the Volvo XC40's specifications and ratings, the Alfa Romeo Tonale has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Volvo XC40 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Alfa Romeo Tonale's and the Volvo XC40's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC40 is a better car than the Alfa Romeo Tonale.
Pricing: A used 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale ranges from $40,584 to $56,767 while a used 2024 Volvo XC40 is priced between $40,489 to $50,702. For a new model, the Alfa Romeo Tonale's price is between $46,046 and $57,908, with the Volvo XC40 priced between $43,000 and $52,303.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Alfa Romeo Tonale loses 52.2 percent of its value and the Volvo XC40 loses 44.2 percent of its value. This means the Volvo XC40 retains 8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Alfa Romeo Tonale.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Alfa Romeo Tonale’s base engine makes 285 horsepower, and the Volvo XC40 base engine makes 247 horsepower. The Tonale is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 357 miles. The XC40 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 426 miles.This gives the Alfa Romeo Tonale the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volvo XC40 the advantage in maximum range. The Tonale uses electricity, regular unleaded, and the XC40 uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Volvo XC40 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$46,046 - $57,908
Starting MSRP:
$43,845
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$39,693
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$35,540 - $43,845
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$43,000 - $52,303
Starting MSRP:
$40,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$40,572
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$25,600 - $49,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$49,697
Price Range:
$40,584 - $56,767
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$44,947
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$40,197 - $49,697
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
556
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,297
# Good or Great Deals:
28
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$46,149
Price Range:
$40,489 - $50,702
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$45,794
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
$28,730 - $58,418
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,018
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8,785
# Good or Great Deals:
414
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$23,393
Depreciation %:
53.4%
Resale Value $:
$20,452
Residual Value %:
46.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
38.6% - 53.4%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$18,217
Depreciation %:
45%
Resale Value $:
$22,283
Residual Value %:
55%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
46.1%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
43% - 50.6%
Alfa Romeo Tonale Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volvo XC40 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Alfa Romeo Tonale
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC40
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
11.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
11.1 - 12.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
1.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
1.3 - 1.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.3 - 6.2
Alfa Romeo Tonale Rankings
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23 out of / 29Volvo XC40 Rankings
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54 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Alfa Romeo Tonale Trim Levels
Speciale, Sprint, Ti, Veloce
Volvo XC40 Trim Levels
B5 Core Bright Theme, B5 Core Dark Theme, B5 Plus Bright Theme, B5 Plus Dark Theme, B5 Ultimate Bright Theme, B5 Ultimate Dark Theme
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
285 hp
Torque:
347 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
247 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 29 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
357 / 357 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
341 / 426 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
22.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
57.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4133 lbs
Width:
82 inches
Height:
63.2 inches
Length:
178.3 inches
Wheelbase:
103.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3861 lbs
Width:
80.1 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
174.8 inches
Wheelbase:
106.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Alfa Black
Blue
Misano Blue Metallic
Gray
Grigio Ascari Metallic
Red
Alfa Rosso
White
Alfa White / Milano White
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Cloud Blue / Fjord Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic
Green
Sage Green Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Grey Melange City Block in Charcoal Interior
