Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Audi Q7

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a rating. ANCAP's published record does not give the Audi Q7 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 Q7 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 and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Audi Q7. The Audi Q7 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats 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 Q7 responds with a 4-cylinder petrol with direct fuel injection system, turbocharging making 185kW and 370Nm, paired to a 8-speed tiptronic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 185kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 1.6s 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, 365mm shorter than the Audi Q7 at 5,052mm (2,994mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 780L in the Audi Q7, giving the Audi Q7 a 281L advantage. The Audi Q7 seats 7 vs 5.

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); the Alfa Romeo Stelvio's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 11.8 m against 12.5 m 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 Q7 about $2,651 a year (9.3 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $656 a year less for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) and 5 years / Unlimited (Audi Q7).

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: the lower starting price ($85,990 against $108,815), more power (206kW against 185kW), the higher braked towing limit (2,300kg against 2,000kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,995 a year against $2,651).

The Audi Q7: the bigger boot with the seats up (780L against 499L).

The Verdict

Alfa Romeo Stelvio scores higher, 68 vs 66

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio scores 68 to the Audi Q7's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 21 points), practicality (Audi Q7 ahead by 14 points), value (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 12 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs about $656 less (7 L/100km against 9.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 780L in the Audi Q7.

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