Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

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.

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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and Dynamic Sound Yamaha 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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV offers leather appointed. Climate control is 2-zone in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 3-zone in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV responds with a 4B12 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder MPI VVT making 185kW and 195Nm, paired to a single speed transaxle driving all four wheels.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 185kW. 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, 33mm shorter than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV at 4,720mm (2,704mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 472L in the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, giving the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a 27L advantage.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio leads with a 2,300kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 700kg 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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 11.2 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 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV about $1,767 a year (6.2 L/100km as a hybrid), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $228 a year less for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: more power (206kW against 185kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (499L against 472L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,300kg against 1,600kg).

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,767 a year against $1,995).

The Verdict

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV scores higher, 69 vs 68

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV scores 69 to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 29 points), safety (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ahead by 21 points), value (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV costs about $228 less (6.2 L/100km as a hybrid against 7 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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