Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Genesis GV70

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 Genesis GV70 gets a 14.5-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 Genesis GV70. The Genesis GV70 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and Genesis Audio 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 Genesis GV70 responds with a Petrol making 224kW and 422Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.2 seconds.

The Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 206kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 1.5s 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, 28mm shorter than the Genesis GV70 at 4,715mm (2,875mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 542L in the Genesis GV70, giving the Genesis GV70 a 43L advantage.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio leads with a 2,300kg braked capacity vs 2,200kg. That 100kg 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 Genesis GV70's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 11.5 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 fuel for the Genesis GV70 about $2,936 a year (10.3 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $941 a year less for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) and 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis GV70). Capped-price servicing: no data (Alfa Romeo Stelvio), 5 years (Genesis GV70).

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: the higher braked towing limit (2,300kg against 2,200kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,995 a year against $2,936).

The Genesis GV70: the lower starting price ($80,300 against $85,990), more power (224kW against 206kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (542L against 499L).

The Verdict

Genesis GV70 scores higher, 70 vs 68

The Genesis GV70 scores 70 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: fuel economy (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 30 points), safety (Genesis GV70 ahead by 29 points), reliability (Genesis GV70 ahead by 10 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs about $941 less (7 L/100km against 10.3 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 542L in the Genesis GV70.

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