Genesis GV70 vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The Genesis GV70 starts from $76,000 before on-road costs, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio opens at $82,950. That makes the Genesis GV70 the more affordable entry point by $6,950.

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 $83,600 and $91,245 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Stelvio by roughly $3,990 in fuel alone.

Both the Genesis GV70 and Alfa Romeo Stelvio hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis GV70 and 97% for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Genesis GV70.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Genesis GV70 and 6 in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The Genesis GV70 adds a 360-degree camera that the Alfa Romeo Stelvio misses.

The Genesis GV70 features a 27-inch touchscreen, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio gets a 8.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis GV70 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and Genesis Audio 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.

The Genesis GV70 uses a Petrol producing 224kW and 422Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.2 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 Genesis GV70 has the clear power advantage at 224kW vs 206kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Genesis GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 29mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio at 4,686mm (2,818mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis GV70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 542L in the Genesis GV70 and 525L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, giving the Genesis GV70 a 17L advantage.

For towing, the Genesis GV70 leads with a 2,200kg braked capacity vs 1,814kg. That 386kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,936/year for the Genesis GV70 and $2,138/year for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. That is a $798 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Estimated annual total: $2,936 (Genesis GV70) vs $2,138 (Alfa Romeo Stelvio). The Alfa Romeo Stelvio saves you roughly $798 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis GV70) vs 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Stelvio). Both match on warranty length.