Tonale vs Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vs. 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Comparison | Glendale, CA
If you’re interested in efficiency, style, and thoughtful interior design, the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid may be strong SUV options for you. Learn more about the interior size differences, unique performance specs, and available features for each efficient SUV using this Alfa Romeo Tonale vs. Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid comparison from the team at Alfa Romeo of Glendale.
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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vs. Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Interior Features
A premium cabin with plenty of dynamic comfort options awaits with either the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale or 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. Power-adjustable front seats keep you and your co-pilot comfortable in both models. Heated front seats are standard equipment in both models and ventilated front seats are available. A heated steering wheel is standard with the Alfa Romeo and available for the Kia. Heated rear seats are uniquely available to the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid.
For your convenience and comfort, both models include an automatic-dimming rearview mirror, and dual-zone climate control as standard features. Sport cloth, Alcantara®, or leather adorns the seats in the Tonale — including a daring red-accented interior with the Tonale Veloce trim. SynTex or leather upholsters the seats in the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid.
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vs. Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Dimensions, Cargo Space, & Seating
One of the notable differences between the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid is their size. The Kia is a longer and larger three-row SUV with seating for up to six people with second-row captain’s chairs. By comparison, the Alfa Romeo Tonale is a two-row SUV that seats five with a 40/20/40 split second-row bench seat. Interior dimensions are slightly larger with the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, as you would expect for a vehicle that is 11 inches longer than the other.
See the interior specifications in the accompanying chart.
| Model | Alfa Romeo Tonale | Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in. | 189.6 in. |
| Seating | Five | Eight |
| Headroom (Front/Second/Third Row) | 38.8 / 38.2 / N/A in. | 40.3 / 39.1 / 36.8 in. |
| Legroom (Front/Second/Third Row) | 41.7 / 38 / N/A in. | 41.4 / 40.7 / 29.6 in. |
| Max. Cargo Space | 50.5 cu.-ft. | 75.5 cu.-ft. |
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vs. Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Engine Specs & Performance
Efficiency and power are yours behind the wheel of the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. Both models feature a plug-in hybrid powertrain, blending the combined might of gas and electric for a forward-looking drive with zero compromises. Overall, the Tonale delivers stronger performance. Torque, in particular, is a significant Tonale advantage, with 350 pound-feet versus 258 pound-feet for the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid.
All-wheel drive (AWD) and a six-speed automatic transmission are standard with both models, but the Tonale offers steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters for a more connected drive.
The selectable all-electric range for both models is similar, but the Tonale has a slight edge with a 33-mile EPA-estimated electric range, while the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid has a 30-mile electric range. Using a Level 2, 240-volt charger, the Tonale restores its electrical range in as little as 2.5 hours, while the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid takes 4 hours.
See the performance specs for both models in the accompanying chart.
| Model | Alfa Romeo Tonale | Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.3L turbo 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid | 1.6L turbo 4-cylinder with full parallel hybrid system |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Horsepower | 285 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 350 lb.-ft. | 258 lb.-ft. |
| Combined MPGe | 77 MPGe | 74 MPGe |
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vs. Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Color Options
Stand out with the exterior color that appeals to you with either the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale or 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. From gray to white to green, both models offer refined shades of your favorite colors. Unique to the Tonale is Alfa Rosso (Red). Compare the exterior color options for both models in the accompanying chart.
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale:
- Milano White
- Alfa Black
- Alfa Rosso (Red)
- Grigo (Gray) Ascari
- Misano Blue
- Verde (Green) Fangio
- Alfa White
2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid:
- Interstellar Gray
- Steel Gray
- Silky Silver
- Snow White
- Aurora Black
- Mineral Blue
- Cityscape Green
- Volcanic Sand
2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale vs. Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid Safety Options & Technology
Premium tech supports every drive in the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. Screens are broad and vibrant in both models — the Tonale features a 10.25-inch Uconnect® 5 Nav touchscreen, while the Kia comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation. Both models offer a 12.3-inch driver information screen in advanced trim levels. Utilize wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ in either model, as well as standard wireless charging, to incorporate your smartphone into the drive. For audiophiles, the Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid offers a Bose® sound system while the Tonale offers a Harman Kardon® premium audio system — both with 12 speakers.
Leverage the power of modern driver assistance technology to drive with greater confidence in the Tonale and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. Each comes with an extensive collection of standard driver assistance features. Among the standard equipment in the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, find blind-spot warning, forward collision avoidance assist, rear cross traffic avoidance assist, park distance warning, a variety of lane departure and keeping systems, and smart cruise control, and Highway Driving Assist.
Standard driver assistance technology in the 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale include:
- Pedestrian/cyclist emergency braking
- Blind spot and cross path detection
- Driver attention alert
- Enhanced adaptive cruise control
- Forward collision warning plus with full stop
- Intelligent speed assist
- Lane keep assist
- ParkSense® front and rear park assist system
- ParkView® rear backup camera
- Traffic sign recognition
- Automatic high beams
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