Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Kia EV9

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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 Kia EV9 gets a 12.3-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, Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Kia EV9. The Kia EV9 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.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio gets leather upholstery while the Kia EV9 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 3-zone in the Kia EV9.

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 Kia EV9 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 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 2.5s 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, 323mm shorter than the Kia EV9 at 5,010mm (3,100mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 333L in the Kia EV9, giving the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a 166L advantage. The Kia EV9 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio leads with a 2,300kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 1,400kg 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 0.2 m tighter, 11.8 m against 12.0 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 Kia EV9 about $1,042 a year (21.7 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) and 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV9).

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: the lower starting price ($85,990 against $97,000), more power (206kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (499L against 333L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,300kg against 900kg).

The Kia EV9: the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Verdict

Alfa Romeo Stelvio scores higher, 68 vs 67

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio scores 68 to the Kia EV9's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 7 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Kia EV9 ahead by 23 points), performance (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 18 points). Boot space with the seats up: 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 333L in the Kia EV9. Warranty: 5 years on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 7 on the Kia EV9.

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