2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vs. Dodge Hornet Exterior Styling

Lean, sporty, and ready for action, the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2024 Dodge Hornet each bring a dynamic aesthetic wherever they go. While both models feature standard LED headlights, heated and power-folding side mirrors, and offer a hands-free power liftgate, there are visual differences to consider. Unique Alfa Romeo design elements like the V Scudetto grille, available five-hole wheels, and distinctive trilobe headlights and taillights help set the Tonale apart from the Dodge Hornet.

In terms of size, the Alfa Romeo Tonale and Dodge Hornet are nearly identical in length — the Hornet is 178 inches long and the Tonale is 178.3 inches long. Base curb weight for the Hornet with a gas engine is 3,715 pounds and 4,140 pounds with the plug-in hybrid. The base curb weight for the Alfa Romeo Tonale is 4,133 pounds.

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vs. Dodge Hornet Interior Features

Find a similarly stylish and connected cabin with both the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2024 Dodge Hornet. Across the front of each vehicle, you’ll notice a similar overall layout with identical screens — both models feature a 12.3-inch digital instrument display and a 10.25-inch touchscreen with the Uconnect® 5 Nav infotainment system as standard equipment. A Harman Kardon® premium audio system is available in both models. Convenience-enhancing tech like a wireless charging pad and remote start is standard in the Tonale and available in the Hornet.

When it comes to interior comfort, the Tonale features standard heated front seats and a heated steering wheel across the model lineup. The Hornet offers these features, plus ventilated front seats, in elevated trim levels. Dual-zone climate control is standard with both models, but the Tonale gets unique circular air vents.

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vs. Dodge Hornet Seating & Storage Options

Invite friends and family along for the fun in either the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale or 2024 Dodge Hornet. Both models accommodate up to five people with two rows of seats. A minor difference to consider, based on which Hornet engine you select, is overall cargo space. With the gas engine, the Hornet offers up to 54.7 cubic feet of cargo space, while the both models with a plug-in hybrid feature 50.5 cubic feet of cargo volume when you fold down the rear seats. With the rear seats upright, the Tonale and Hornet plug-in hybrid offer 22.9 cubic feet of cargo space, and the Hornet with a gas engine includes 27 cubic feet of cargo storage space.

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vs. Dodge Hornet Performance & Fuel Economy

A difference worth considering between the 2024 Dodge Hornet and 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale is their engines. While all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard for both vehicles, the Hornet features a standard gasoline engine and is available with a plug-in hybrid that’s a close match with the standard plug-in hybrid engine of the Tonale. If efficiency is a top priority for you, these plug-in hybrid options are sure-fire standouts. Enjoy up to 77 combined MPGe — or miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent — with both the Tonale and Hornet plug-in hybrid. When you select electric-only mode, the Tonale and Hornet plug-in hybrid also offer the same 32-mile all-electric range. Recharge either plug-in hybrid battery in as little as 2.5 hours with a Level 2 charger.

A unique, distinctly Alfa Romeo performance feature in the Tonale is the Alfa DNA drive mode selector dial located to the left of your gear shift lever. Learn more about how the Tonale adopts this classic Alfa Romeo feature for plug-in hybrid use on our Tonale performance and specs page.

See the performance specs for the Tonale and Hornet in the accompanying chart.

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vs. Dodge Hornet Safety Options

While you’ll find many similar and identical safety features on the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2024 Dodge Hornet, the Tonale features several standard features that the Hornet offers as available equipment. Intelligent speed control in the Tonale cues you to the changing speed limits — the Hornet is available with a similar feature. ParkSense® front park assist is standard on the Tonale and front park sensors are available for the Hornet. Driver attention alert, which is standard on the Tonale, and drowsy driver detection available on the Hornet serve to keep you focused on the road during late-night drives. Both models offer a 360-degree camera.

2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vs. Dodge Hornet Price

Find the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale starting at $43,845 MSRP, while the 2024 Dodge Hornet starts at $31,400 MSRP, each model in its base configuration.