Lexus UX vs Alfa Romeo Junior

The Lexus UX starts from $46,900 before on-road costs, while the Alfa Romeo Junior opens at $45,900. That makes the Alfa Romeo Junior the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $51,590 and $50,490 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Junior by roughly $2,420 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Lexus UX features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Alfa Romeo Junior gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus UX stands out with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats and Lexus Premium Sound audio that you will not find on the Alfa Romeo Junior. The Alfa Romeo Junior counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus UX gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Alfa Romeo Junior offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Lexus UX and 1-zone in the Alfa Romeo Junior.

The Lexus UX uses a Petrol producing 126kW and 205Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.7 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Junior responds with a Petrol MHEV making 100kW and 230Nm, paired to a dct driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

The Lexus UX has the clear power advantage at 126kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Junior is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus UX measures 4,495mm long on a 2,640mm wheelbase, 325mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Junior at 4,170mm (2,557mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus UX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 419L in the Lexus UX and 415L in the Alfa Romeo Junior, giving the Lexus UX a 4L advantage.

For towing, the Lexus UX leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,653/year for the Lexus UX and $1,169/year for the Alfa Romeo Junior. That is a $484 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Junior.

Estimated annual total: $1,653 (Lexus UX) vs $1,169 (Alfa Romeo Junior). The Alfa Romeo Junior saves you roughly $484 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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