Alfa Romeo Tonale 1.5 VGT 48V-Hybrid petrol FWD automatic

2023
42%

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Euro NCAP

See the safety results of the Alfa Romeo Tonale by Euro NCAP

Results
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5.5 10 Clean Air Index
4.4 10 Energy Efficiency Index
2.7 10 Greenhouse Gas Index
Laboratory Tests NMHC NOX NH3 CO PN
3.710 Cold Test
7.310 Warm Test
3.410 Highway
Cold Ambient Test Does not qualify for additional robustness testing
Road Test
7.610 On-Road Drive
3.25 On-Road Short Trip
On-Road Heavy Load Does not qualify for additional robustness testing
On-Road Light Load Does not qualify for additional robustness testing
Congestion Does not qualify for additional robustness testing
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

In the laboratory, exhaust gas aftertreatment is handled well in the Warm Laboratory Test, while in the other tests the overall results fail to impress. Ammonia (NH3) emissions are too high in all lab tests and the car also emits three times more carbon monoxide when starting with a cold engine compared to a pre-warmed powertrain start. On the plus side, pollutants are managed well in the On-Road test. Particulate emissions are reasonably well reduced with the installed GPF. The Tonale is able to score an average 5.5 points out of 10 for Clean Air.

Laboratory Tests Energy
5.310 Cold Test
5.510 Warm Test
2.610 Highway
Cold Ambient Test Does not qualify for additional robustness testing
Consumption Driving Range
Average 6.8l100 km 826km
Worst-Case 8.3l100 km 662km
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  • n.a.
  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

In the tested Tonale, the turbocharged petrol engine is supported by a mild-hybrid system. The Alfa Romeo scores average for fuel consumption with around 6 l/100 km in the Warm and Cold laboratory tests. The more challenging BAB130 Highway Test requires 8.3 l/100 km as the mild-hybrid system is not able to assist enough during high accelerations and speeds and the SUV body type take its toll on the aerodynamic drag. On the positive side, the On-Road Drive was performed with just 5.3 l/100 km, while an impressive 4.2 l/100 km were enough in the Short Trip.

Greenhouse Gases CO2 N2O CH4
3.910 Cold Test
4.210 Warm Test
0.410 Highway
Cold Ambient Test Does not qualify for additional robustness testing
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  • good
  • adequate
  • marginal
  • weak
  • poor

Comments

CH4 and N2O emissions are very low and help earn the bonus points in all tests. In the WLTC test, the Tonale confirms its official CO2 output, but added upstream (Well-to-Tank+) emissions push the overall greenhouse gas emissions to around 170 g/km. Carbon dioxide exceeds Green NCAP limits in the more challenging Highway Test and brings a result of total 236 g CO2 equivalent per kilometre, fuel production and supply emissions of ca. 50 g CO2‑eq./km inclusive.

Our verdict

The Alfa Romeo tested here is a SUV with a 1.5 l turbocharged petrol engine that is supported by a 48 V mild-hybrid system, providing 118 kW of peak total system power. Like most other fossil fuelled cars, it struggles most with greenhouse gas emissions. Pollutants are averagely well managed, but increased ammonia (NH3) output and CO handling are challenging for the Italian. The consumption values depend on the situation – from ca. 5 l/100 km in the standard On-road Drive to 8.3 l/100 km in the Highway Test. Overall the Alfa Romeo Tonale 1.5 VGT 48V-Hybrid reaches an average score of 42% and receives 2½ Green stars.

Specifications

  • Tested Car ZARNASCA7N300XXXX
  • Publication Date 11 2023
  • Vehicle Class Small SUV
  • Emissions Class Euro 6d AP
  • Tyres 235/45 R19
  • Mass 1,535 kg
  • Engine Size 1,469 cc
  • Power/Torque 118 kW/240 Nm
  • Declared CO2 135 g/km
  • Declared Consumption 5.9 l/100 km
  • Heating Concept Waste heat