2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs. 2025 Volvo XC40 Review

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2025 Alfa Romeo
Stelvio

MSRP*: $48,995 to $55,995
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2025 Volvo
XC40

MSRP*: $40,650 to $49,300
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MPG - City 22 MPG 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 56.5 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 hp 247 hp
Towing Capacity 3,000 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 184.6 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 36.6 in
Rear 31.9 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 37.6 in
Rear 38.3 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 Volvo XC40 than in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Volvo XC40 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 Volvo XC40, 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 Volvo XC40.

Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is about the same width as the Volvo XC40. If you go with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volvo XC40.

Performance
With the Volvo XC40, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has a little more horsepower than the Volvo XC40.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Volvo XC40.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and the Volvo XC40. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio as you will in the Volvo XC40.