Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Geely EX5

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 Geely EX5 gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio stands out with Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Geely EX5. The Geely EX5 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats and V2L. 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 Geely EX5 counters with its electric setup making 160kW and 320Nm, paired to its gearbox driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 1.2s 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, 72mm longer than the Geely EX5 at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 302L in the Geely EX5, giving the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a 197L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Geely EX5's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 10.8 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 Geely EX5 about $768 a year (16 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) and 7 years / Unlimited (Geely EX5).

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: more power (206kW against 160kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (499L against 302L).

The Geely EX5: the lower starting price ($41,990 against $85,990) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Verdict

Geely EX5 scores higher, 72 vs 68

The Geely EX5 scores 72 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: value (Geely EX5 ahead by 19 points), practicality (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 19 points), safety (Geely EX5 ahead by 18 points). Boot space with the seats up: 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 302L in the Geely EX5. Warranty: 5 years on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 7 on the Geely EX5.

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