2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale vs. 2025 Ford Explorer Review

Picture of the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale

2025 Alfa Romeo
Tonale

MSRP*: $36,495 to $51,995
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Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $40,050 to $56,770
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MPG - City 21 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 MPG 25 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 50.5 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 285-hp, 1.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 268 - 285 hp 300 - 400 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 178.3 in 198.8 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 78.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Head Room Front 38.8 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the Alfa Romeo Tonale, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Ford Explorer will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Alfa Romeo Tonale.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Alfa Romeo Tonale will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Ford Explorer.

Dimensions
Since the Alfa Romeo Tonale is much slimmer than the Ford Explorer, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Alfa Romeo Tonale, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Ford Explorer.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Ford Explorer is clearly the choice over the Alfa Romeo Tonale for pulling heavy loads. The Alfa Romeo Tonale has a little less horsepower than the Ford Explorer.

Powertrain
The Alfa Romeo Tonale has much lower torque than the Ford Explorer, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Alfa Romeo Tonale has less seating than the Ford Explorer, making the Ford Explorer the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.