Lexus RX vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The Lexus RX starts from $84,900 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 $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 $93,390 and $91,245 respectively.

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

Both the Lexus RX and Alfa Romeo Stelvio hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Lexus RX and 6 in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

The Lexus RX features a 14-inch touchscreen, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio gets a 8.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus RX stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and Lexus Premium Sound 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 RX uses a Hybrid producing 179kW and 221Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 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 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 179kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus RX measures 4,890mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 204mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio at 4,686mm (2,818mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus RX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 612L in the Lexus RX and 525L in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, giving the Lexus RX a 87L advantage.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio leads with a 1,814kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 314kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,967/year for the Lexus RX and $2,138/year for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the Lexus RX.

Estimated annual total: $1,967 (Lexus RX) vs $2,138 (Alfa Romeo Stelvio). The Lexus RX saves you roughly $171 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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