Lexus LX vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The Lexus LX starts from $172,900 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 $89,950.

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 $190,190 and $91,245 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Stelvio by roughly $8,405 in fuel alone.

Both the Lexus LX and Alfa Romeo Stelvio hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Lexus LX packs more ADAS features with 8 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 Lexus LX and 6 in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The Lexus LX adds a 360-degree camera that the Alfa Romeo Stelvio misses.

The Lexus LX 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 Lexus LX stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and Mark Levinson 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 Lexus LX uses a Petrol producing 305kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 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 Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 206kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus LX measures 5,095mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 409mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio at 4,686mm (2,818mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus LX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 487L in the Lexus LX and 525L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, giving the Alfa Romeo Stelvio a 38L advantage. The Lexus LX seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Lexus LX 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 $3,819/year for the Lexus LX and $2,138/year for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. That is a $1,681 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Estimated annual total: $3,819 (Lexus LX) vs $2,138 (Alfa Romeo Stelvio). The Alfa Romeo Stelvio saves you roughly $1,681 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus LX) vs 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Stelvio). The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 4yr (Lexus LX)—.