Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Subaru Outback

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 Subaru Outback gets a 12.1-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 Subaru Outback. The Subaru Outback counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, panoramic roof and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio gets leather upholstery while the Subaru Outback offers synthetic leather.

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 Subaru Outback responds with a Petrol making 137kW and 254Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 137kW. 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, 193mm shorter than the Subaru Outback at 4,880mm (2,745mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 530L in the Subaru Outback, giving the Subaru Outback a 31L advantage.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio leads with a 2,300kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 300kg 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 Subaru Outback's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 11.1 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 Subaru Outback 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 (Subaru Outback). Capped-price servicing: no data (Alfa Romeo Stelvio), 5 years (Subaru Outback).

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: more power (206kW against 137kW), the higher braked towing limit (2,300kg against 2,000kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,995 a year against $2,309).

The Subaru Outback: the lower starting price ($48,990 against $85,990) and the bigger boot with the seats up (530L against 499L).

The Verdict

Subaru Outback scores higher, 76 vs 68

The Subaru Outback scores 76 to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Subaru Outback ahead by 31 points), performance (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 31 points), reliability (Subaru Outback ahead by 12 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, 530L in the Subaru Outback.

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