Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Volvo XC60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a rating. ANCAP's published record does not give the Volvo XC60 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

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Feature Showdown

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo XC60 gets a 11.2-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 and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo XC60. The Volvo XC60 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof and heated front seats. 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 Volvo XC60 responds with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 making 183kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 183kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 1.2s 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, 21mm shorter than the Volvo XC60 at 4,708mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo XC60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 499L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 483L in the Volvo XC60, giving the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a 16L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo XC60 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 2,300kg. That 100kg 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 Volvo XC60's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 11.0 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 Volvo XC60 about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $171 a year less for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Alfa Romeo Stelvio) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo XC60). Capped-price servicing: no data (Alfa Romeo Stelvio), 5 years (Volvo XC60).

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio: more power (206kW against 183kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (499L against 483L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,995 a year against $2,166).

The Volvo XC60: the lower starting price ($74,990 against $85,990) and the higher braked towing limit (2,400kg against 2,300kg).

The Verdict

Volvo XC60 scores higher, 69 vs 68

The Volvo XC60 scores 69 to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 12 points), fuel economy (Alfa Romeo Stelvio ahead by 6 points), reliability (Volvo XC60 ahead by 6 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs about $171 less (7 L/100km against 7.6 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre).

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