Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

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 Porsche Cayenne Electric. 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

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio stands out with Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, 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 Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 206kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 0.9s 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, 298mm shorter than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Cayenne Electric generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 282L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,300kg. That 1,200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio turns in a 11.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

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 Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: the lower starting price ($85,990 against $167,800) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 206kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 499L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,300kg).

The Verdict

Alfa Romeo Stelvio scores higher, 68 vs 60

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio scores 68 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 25 points), performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 20 points). Boot space with the seats up: 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 5 years on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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