Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Mazda CX-70

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Mazda CX-70. 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-70 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, ventilated seats, Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-70. The Mazda CX-70 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and Bose 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 Mazda CX-70 responds with a Petrol making 254kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.8 seconds.

The Mazda CX-70 has the clear power advantage at 254kW vs 206kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 1.1s 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, 433mm shorter than the Mazda CX-70 at 5,120mm (3,120mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 598L in the Mazda CX-70, giving the Mazda CX-70 a 99L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-70 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 2,300kg. That 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); both turn in a 11.8 m circle, 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-70 about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $314 a year less for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-70).

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,995 a year against $2,309).

The Mazda CX-70: the lower starting price ($73,020 against $85,990), more power (254kW against 206kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (598L against 499L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 2,300kg).

The Verdict

Mazda CX-70 scores higher, 72 vs 68

The Mazda CX-70 scores 72 to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: reliability (Mazda CX-70 ahead by 13 points), fuel economy (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 10 points), safety (Mazda CX-70 ahead by 8 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs about $314 less (7 L/100km against 8.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 598L in the Mazda CX-70.

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