The Alfa Romeo Tonale does 26.5 mpg combined (25 city, 29 highway), which works out to about $1,449 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 1.3L 4-cyl Plug-in hybrid does 29 mpg while 2L 4-cyl does 24 — a difference of $276 a year. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Alfa Romeo Tonale engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Alfa Romeo Tonale ranges from 29 down to 24 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $276 a year across 2 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4-cyl Plug-in hybrid | 29 / 29 | 2024–2025 | $1,324 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 21 / 29 | 2025–2026 | $1,600 |
What that actually costs
The Alfa Romeo Tonale burns a gallon every 26.5 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 453 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.121 |
| Fuel per year | $1,449 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,245 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$45 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,375 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Alfa Romeo Tonale gives up 4 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 29 out there against 25 in town, a 16% drop worth $212 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 29 mpg | $1,324 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (16%) | Typical for its type |
How the Tonale changed over the years
The Tonale peaked in 2024 at 29 mpg (29 city, 29 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2026 at 24 — 5 mpg apart, or $276 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 24.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 / 29 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2025 | 25 / 29 | 2 | $1,449 | |
| 2024 | 29 / 29 | 1 | $1,324 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Alfa Romeo Tonale — 2 engines across 2024–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,375. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Alfa Romeo Tonale get?
26.5 mpg combined on average — 25 in the city and 29 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2024–2026.
How much does a Alfa Romeo Tonale cost in fuel per year?
About $1,449 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,245 over five years, or 0.121 dollars a mile.
Which Tonale engine is the most economical?
The 1.3L 4-cyl Plug-in hybrid at 29 mpg, against 24 for the 2L 4-cyl — a difference of about $276 a year.
Is the Tonale good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Tonale figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Alfa Romeo Tonale is $2,375 against the $1,449 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 29 and 24 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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