Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Nissan Pathfinder (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,700
- Tonale: 1 mpg better, 2.5 in more rear legroom.
- Pathfinder: $1,700 cheaper, 16 hp more.
- Tonale wins 6 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Tonale | Pathfinder | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,745 | $39,045 | Pathfinder |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 284 hp | Pathfinder |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 259 lb-ft | Tonale |
| MPG combined | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | Tonale |
| Cargo, max | 50.5 cu ft to 54.7 cu ft | 80.5 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.9 cu ft | 16.6 cu ft | Tonale |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 35.5 in | Tonale |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 44.3 in | Pathfinder |
| Length | 178.0 in | 197.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.4 in | 77.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,715 lb to 4,133 lb | 4,482 lb | N/A |
| Towing | N/A | 3,500 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 8 | Pathfinder |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 7.1 in | Pathfinder |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5 s tested | 6.9 s estimate | Tonale |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Tonale |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Tonale Sprint AWD $37,495 | Pathfinder S 2WD $37,500 | $5 |
| Pathfinder S 2WD $37,500 | Tonale Sprint AWD $37,495 | $5 |
Cost to run
Pathfinder costs $1,283 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Tonale | Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,745 | $39,045 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,600 | $1,670 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,600 | $10,017 |
| Total, 6 years | $50,345 | $49,062 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Pathfinder wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Pathfinder | 4% |
| MPG | Tonale | 4% |
| Power | Pathfinder | 6% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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