Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Porsche Macan

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 Macan. 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 Porsche Macan gets a 10.9-inch display and 12.6-inch instruments. 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 Macan. The Porsche Macan 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 Porsche Macan responds with a Electric making 420kW and 955Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds.

The Porsche Macan has the clear power advantage at 420kW vs 206kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Macan is 1.9s 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, 118mm shorter than the Porsche Macan at 4,805mm (2,893mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Porsche Macan generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 476L in the Porsche Macan, giving the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a 23L advantage.

For towing, the Porsche Macan 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); the Alfa Romeo Stelvio's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 11.8 m against 12.1 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 electricity for the Porsche Macan about $1,018 a year (21.2 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

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

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: the lower starting price ($85,990 against $171,100), the bigger boot with the seats up (499L against 476L) and the longer warranty (5 years against 3).

The Porsche Macan: more power (420kW against 206kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,500kg against 2,300kg).

The Verdict

Alfa Romeo Stelvio scores higher, 68 vs 61

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio scores 68 to the Porsche Macan's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Macan ahead by 28 points), value (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 25 points). Warranty: 5 years on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 3 on the Porsche Macan.

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