Audi Q5 vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The Audi Q5 starts from $81,000 before on-road costs, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio opens at $82,950. That makes the Audi Q5 the more affordable entry point by $1,950.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $89,100 and $91,245 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Audi Q5 and Alfa Romeo Stelvio hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi Q5 and 97% for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 7 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Audi Q5 and 6 in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

The Audi Q5 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio gets a 8.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q5 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio counters with Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q5 gets leather upholstery while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers leather/leatherette. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi Q5 and 2-zone in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

The Audi Q5 uses a Petrol MHEV producing 150kW and 340Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio responds with a Petrol making 206kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 2.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q5 measures 4,663mm long on a 2,819mm wheelbase, 23mm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio at 4,686mm (2,818mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 580L in the Audi Q5 and 525L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, giving the Audi Q5 a 55L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q5 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,814kg. That 186kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,081/year for the Audi Q5 and $2,138/year for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. That is a $57 annual difference in favour of the Audi Q5.

Estimated annual total: $2,081 (Audi Q5) vs $2,138 (Alfa Romeo Stelvio). The Audi Q5 saves you roughly $57 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q5) vs 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Stelvio). Both match on warranty length.