2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs. 2025 Ford Explorer Review

Picture of the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

2025 Alfa Romeo
Stelvio

MSRP*: $48,995 to $55,995
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2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,785 to $56,240
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MPG - City 22 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG 25 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 56.5 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 280-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 hp 300 - 400 hp
Towing Capacity 3,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.6 in 198.8 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 78.9 in
Leg Room Front 36.6 in
Rear 31.9 in
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Explorer than in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Ford Explorer will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has 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 Alfa Romeo Stelvio as you will with the Ford Explorer, 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 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is somewhat more expensive than the Ford Explorer.

Dimensions
Since the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is much slimmer than the Ford Explorer, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Ford Explorer.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Ford Explorer is clearly the choice over the Alfa Romeo Stelvio for pulling heavy loads. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has a little less horsepower than the Ford Explorer.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and the Ford Explorer are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has less seating than the Ford Explorer, making the Ford Explorer the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.