Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Ineos Grenadier

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a rating. The Ineos Grenadier is in a class ANCAP doesn't assess, so it has no ANCAP 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 Ineos Grenadier gets a 12.3-inch display. 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 Ineos Grenadier. The Ineos Grenadier counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated front seats and JBL audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio gets leather upholstery while the Ineos Grenadier offers cloth.

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 Ineos Grenadier responds with a Twin-turbo diesel making 183kW and 550Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 4.1s 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, 208mm shorter than the Ineos Grenadier at 4,895mm (2,922mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Grenadier generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier, giving the Ineos Grenadier a 756L advantage.

For towing, the Ineos Grenadier leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,300kg. That 1,200kg 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 1.7 m tighter, 11.8 m against 13.5 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 Ineos Grenadier about $3,363 a year (11.8 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,368 a year less for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

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

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: the lower starting price ($85,990 against $107,000), more power (206kW against 183kW) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,995 a year against $3,363).

The Ineos Grenadier: the bigger boot with the seats up (1255L against 499L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,300kg).

The Verdict

Alfa Romeo Stelvio scores higher, 68 vs 60

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio scores 68 to the Ineos Grenadier's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 44 points), practicality (Ineos Grenadier ahead by 24 points), performance (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 18 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs about $1,368 less (7 L/100km against 11.8 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 1255L in the Ineos Grenadier.

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