2024 Acura MDX vs. 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Review

Picture of the 2024 Acura MDX

2024 Acura
MDX

MSRP*: $50,150 to $73,800
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Picture of the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

2024 Alfa Romeo
Stelvio

MSRP*: $45,950 to $87,370
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG 17 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 21 - 26 MPG 23 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 95.0 ft3 56.5 ft3
Engine
  • 290-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 280-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 505-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 290 - 355 hp 280 - 505 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 198.4 in 184.6 - 185.1 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 74.9 - 77.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 36.6 in
Rear 31.9 in
Head Room Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.9 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Acura MDX than in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The Acura MDX will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Acura MDX as you will with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Acura MDX is somewhat more expensive than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Dimensions
Since the Acura MDX is much wider than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Acura MDX, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Acura MDX is clearly the choice over the Alfa Romeo Stelvio for pulling heavy loads. The Acura MDX has a little more horsepower than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Acura MDX doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Utility
The Acura MDX offers greater seating capacity than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Acura MDX, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.