Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Mazda CX-60

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.

Feature Showdown

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-60 gets a 10.3-inch display and 7-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 Mazda CX-60. The Mazda CX-60 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and head-up display. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio gets leather upholstery while the Mazda CX-60 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 Mazda CX-60 responds with a Petrol making 138kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 138kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 1.7s 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, 53mm shorter than the Mazda CX-60 at 4,740mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 570L in the Mazda CX-60, giving the Mazda CX-60 a 71L advantage.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio leads with a 2,300kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 500kg 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 Mazda CX-60'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 fuel for the Mazda CX-60 about $2,138 a year (7.5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $143 a year less for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-60).

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: more power (206kW against 138kW), the higher braked towing limit (2,300kg against 1,800kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,995 a year against $2,138).

The Mazda CX-60: the lower starting price ($45,640 against $85,990) and the bigger boot with the seats up (570L against 499L).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-60 scores higher, 75 vs 68

The Mazda CX-60 scores 75 to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 27 points), performance (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 18 points), reliability (Mazda CX-60 ahead by 13 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs about $143 less (7 L/100km against 7.5 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 570L in the Mazda CX-60.

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