Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Audi Q5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Audi Q5 gets a 10.1-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio stands out with Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Audi Q5. The Audi Q5 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Bang & Olufsen audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio uses a Petrol producing 206kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.7 seconds.

The Audi Q5 responds with a 4-cylinder inline petrol with turbocharging and MHEV plus technology making 150kW and 340Nm, paired to a 7-speed s tronic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 2.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio measures 4,687mm long on a 2,818mm wheelbase, 30mm shorter than the Audi Q5 at 4,717mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 520L in the Audi Q5, giving the Audi Q5 a 21L advantage.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio leads with a 2,300kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); both turn in a 11.8 m circle, kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs about $1,995 a year (7 L/100km) and fuel for the Audi Q5 about $1,625 a year (5.7 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $370 a year less for the Audi Q5.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) and 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q5). Capped-price servicing: no data (Alfa Romeo Stelvio), 5 years (Audi Q5).

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: more power (206kW against 150kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,300kg against 2,000kg).

The Audi Q5: the lower starting price ($80,900 against $85,990), the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 499L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,625 a year against $1,995).

The Verdict

Audi Q5 scores higher, 76 vs 68

The Audi Q5 scores 76 to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Audi Q5 ahead by 27 points), performance (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 18 points), fuel economy (Audi Q5 ahead by 12 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi Q5 costs about $370 less (5.7 L/100km against 7 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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