DecodedCarsAlfa Romeo Tonale vs Audi Q5
2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale vs 2026 Audi Q5 — two small SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
That works out to about $600 a year less in fuel for the Alfa Romeo Tonale (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
The Audi Q5 is the bigger car, about 8 inches longer.
Across all model years since 2005, the Alfa Romeo Tonale has had fewer recall campaigns (3 vs 34).
The two cars
The 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive. It measures about 178 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 104-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,046 lb (4dr SUV).
The 2026 Audi Q5 is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive. It measures about 186 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,343 lb (4dr SUV).
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Alfa Romeo Tonale if…
- You want something easier to park (8 in shorter)
- You put reliability history first (3 vs 34 recalls since 2005)
Choose the Audi Q5 if…
- You want more room (8 in longer)
- You want more standard driver-assist tech
Pros & cons of each
2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
2026 Audi Q5
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
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