Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

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 Toyota LandCruiser 300 gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio stands out with Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. The Toyota LandCruiser 300 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio gets leather upholstery while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 offers cloth.

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 Toyota LandCruiser 300 responds with a Diesel Twin-Turbo V6 making 227kW and 700Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the clear power advantage at 227kW vs 206kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 2.9s 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, 293mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota LandCruiser 300 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 201L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,300kg. That 1,200kg 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 Toyota LandCruiser 300 about $2,537 a year (8.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $542 a year less for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300).

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: the lower starting price ($85,990 against $97,990) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,995 a year against $2,537).

The Toyota LandCruiser 300: more power (227kW against 206kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (700L against 499L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,300kg).

The Verdict

Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores higher, 76 vs 68

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 scores 76 to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 33 points), practicality (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 24 points), fuel economy (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 18 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs about $542 less (7 L/100km against 8.9 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

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