Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Lexus LX

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio starts from $85,990 before on-road costs, while the Lexus LX opens at $167,700. That makes the Alfa Romeo Stelvio the more affordable entry point by $81,710.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $94,589 and $184,470 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Stelvio by roughly $6,985 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Lexus LX 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 and Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Lexus LX. The Lexus LX counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and Mark Levinson audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Lexus LX responds with a Petrol making 305kW and 650Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

The Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 206kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio measures 4,686mm long on a 2,818mm wheelbase, 414mm shorter than the Lexus LX at 5,100mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus LX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 525L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 487L in the Lexus LX, giving the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a 38L advantage. The Lexus LX seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Lexus LX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,814kg. That 1,686kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,995/year for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and $3,392/year for the Lexus LX. That is a $1,397 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Estimated annual total: $1,995 (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) vs $3,392 (Lexus LX). The Alfa Romeo Stelvio saves you roughly $1,397 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus LX). The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus LX).