Jeep Wrangler vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The Jeep Wrangler starts from $81,990 before on-road costs, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio opens at $82,950. That makes the Jeep Wrangler the more affordable entry point by $960.

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 $90,189 and $91,245 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Stelvio by roughly $3,845 in fuel alone.

Both the Jeep Wrangler and Alfa Romeo Stelvio hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 60% for the Jeep Wrangler 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 5 in the Jeep Wrangler.

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

The Jeep Wrangler features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio gets a 8.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Wrangler stands out with Alpine audio that you will not find on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio counters with ventilated seats, power tailgate, Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jeep Wrangler gets nappa leather upholstery while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers leather/leatherette. Climate control is 1-zone in the Jeep Wrangler and 2-zone in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

The Jeep Wrangler uses a 2.0L GMET4 DOHC Turbocharged petrol with ESS producing 200kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.3 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 200kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 3.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jeep Wrangler measures 4,334mm long on a 2,459mm wheelbase, 352mm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio at 4,686mm (2,818mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 365L in the Jeep Wrangler and 525L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, giving the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a 160L advantage. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio leads with a 1,814kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 317kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,907/year for the Jeep Wrangler and $2,138/year for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. That is a $769 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Estimated annual total: $2,907 (Jeep Wrangler) vs $2,138 (Alfa Romeo Stelvio). The Alfa Romeo Stelvio saves you roughly $769 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Wrangler) vs 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Stelvio). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Jeep Wrangler)—.