2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs. 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review

Picture of the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

2024 Alfa Romeo
Stelvio

MSRP*: $45,950 to $87,370
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Picture of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

2024 Subaru
Crosstrek

MSRP*: $25,195 to $32,195
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MPG - City 17 - 22 MPG 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 29 MPG 29 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 56.5 ft3 54.7 - 54.9 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 505-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 - 505 hp 152 - 182 hp
Towing Capacity 3,000 lbs 1,500 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 184.6 - 185.1 in 176.4 in
Exterior Width 74.9 - 77.0 in 70.9 - 71.7 in
Leg Room Front 36.6 in
Rear 31.9 in
Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Head Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 39.8 in
Rear 38.0 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 Subaru Crosstrek than in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Subaru Crosstrek 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
The Subaru Crosstrek requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, making it more convenient to drive.

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 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Crosstrek, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is much wider than the Subaru Crosstrek, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, which is slightly longer than the Subaru Crosstrek.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is clearly the choice over the Subaru Crosstrek for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio greatly out-muscles the Subaru Crosstrek.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Subaru Crosstrek.

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 Subaru Crosstrek. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio as you will in the Subaru Crosstrek.