Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs GAC Aion V

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

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the GAC Aion V gets a 14.6-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio stands out with Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the GAC Aion V. The GAC Aion V counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio gets leather upholstery while the GAC Aion V offers pvc.

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 GAC Aion V responds with a Electric making 150kW and 210Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 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 3.3s 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, 82mm longer than the GAC Aion V at 4,605mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 427L in the GAC Aion V, giving the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a 72L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GAC Aion V's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 11.2 m against 11.8 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 electricity for the GAC Aion V about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) and 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V).

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: more power (206kW against 150kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (499L against 427L).

The GAC Aion V: the lower starting price ($42,590 against $85,990) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).

The Verdict

GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 68

The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 29 points), safety (GAC Aion V ahead by 27 points), value (GAC Aion V ahead by 21 points). Boot space with the seats up: 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 427L in the GAC Aion V. Warranty: 5 years on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 8 on the GAC Aion V.

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