Audi Q8 vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The Audi Q8 starts from $143,415 before on-road costs, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio opens at $82,950. That makes the Alfa Romeo Stelvio the more affordable entry point by $60,465.

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 $157,757 and $91,245 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Stelvio by roughly $1,280 in fuel alone.

Both the Audi Q8 and Alfa Romeo Stelvio hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Audi Q8 and 97% for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Audi Q8 packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Audi Q8 and 6 in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The Audi Q8 adds a 360-degree camera that the Alfa Romeo Stelvio misses.

The Audi Q8 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio gets a 8.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi Q8 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and Bang & Olufsen audio that you will not find on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio counters with Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi Q8 gets leather upholstery while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers leather/leatherette. Climate control is 4-zone in the Audi Q8 and 2-zone in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

The Audi Q8 uses a Diesel MHEV producing 210kW and 600Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.1 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 Audi Q8 has the clear power advantage at 210kW vs 206kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi Q8 measures 4,986mm long on a 2,995mm wheelbase, 300mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio at 4,686mm (2,818mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi Q8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 660L in the Audi Q8 and 525L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, giving the Audi Q8 a 135L advantage.

For towing, the Audi Q8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,814kg. That 1,686kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,394/year for the Audi Q8 and $2,138/year for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. That is a $256 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Estimated annual total: $2,394 (Audi Q8) vs $2,138 (Alfa Romeo Stelvio). The Alfa Romeo Stelvio saves you roughly $256 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi Q8) vs 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Stelvio). Both match on warranty length.