Alfa Romeo Junior vs Lexus UX

The Alfa Romeo Junior starts from $45,900 before on-road costs, while the Lexus UX opens at $46,900. That makes the Alfa Romeo Junior the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $50,490 and $51,590 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Junior by roughly $2,420 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Alfa Romeo Junior features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Lexus UX gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Junior stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging that you will not find on the Lexus UX. The Lexus UX counters with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats and Lexus Premium Sound audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Junior gets cloth upholstery while the Lexus UX offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Alfa Romeo Junior and 2-zone in the Lexus UX.

The Alfa Romeo Junior uses a Petrol MHEV producing 107kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a dct to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 seconds.

The Lexus UX responds with a Petrol making 126kW and 205Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.7 seconds.

The Lexus UX has the clear power advantage at 126kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Junior is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Alfa Romeo Junior measures 4,170mm long on a 2,557mm wheelbase, 325mm shorter than the Lexus UX at 4,495mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus UX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 415L in the Alfa Romeo Junior and 419L in the Lexus UX, giving the Lexus UX a 4L advantage.

For towing, the Lexus UX leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,169/year for the Alfa Romeo Junior and $1,653/year for the Lexus UX. That is a $484 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Junior.

Estimated annual total: $1,169 (Alfa Romeo Junior) vs $1,653 (Lexus UX). The Alfa Romeo Junior saves you roughly $484 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Junior) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus UX). The Alfa Romeo Junior has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus UX).