2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Audi Q5
2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Audi Q5
It's no secret that America is obsessed with SUVs. They elevate drivers above the road, have plenty of cargo space, look both rugged and sporty, and have the room you need for comfort and convenience. But if you could have any SUV in the world, what would it be? And what if we said that one of the absolute best is within your grasp? In this comparison guide, we're taking on two of the top luxury SUV contenders: the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and the Audi Q5. Which is better?
Power: 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The best SUV would have to be fast, right? Like, almost sports car fast. Well, with the AR Stelvio, you have the speed you need. The base engine is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 280 horsepower. That may be the best base engine in any SUV. Then there's the other engine option: a smoking-hot 505-horsepower 2.9-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Because of this engine, exclusive to the Quadrifoglio trim level, the Stelvio can go zero to 60 in less than four seconds. That makes the AR Stelvio the fastest SUV on the market. Wanna drive?
The Audi Q5 is good, just not as good as the Stelvio. The base Q5 engine is a 252-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. There's also a 354-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 mated to an eight-speed automatic available. Both are great engines. But the fastest the Q5 will go is zero to 60 in 5.8 seconds.
Standard Tech: 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
We also love our SUVs for being tech-filled. The more, the better. The 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio does not disappoint, coming standard with dual-zone automatic climate control, leather seats, 10-way power-adjustable front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth, eight-speaker audio system, five USB ports, 6.5-inch infotainment display, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, power liftgate, proximity key entry, push-button start, rearview camera, and rear parking sensors. We know what you're thinking. Five USB ports. Well, why not?
On the other hand, the Audi Q5 comes standard with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, rearview camera, 7-inch display, 5-inch driver information display, voice command, 10-speaker sound system, HD Radio, two USB ports, Bluetooth, push-button ignition, power liftgate, leather upholstery, Audi Pre Sense Basic, and Audi Pre Sense City. That's a pretty swell collection of tech options, but not as rich as that on the Stelvio.
Price: 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
You were probably preparing yourself for a hefty price tag. An SUV this fast and tech-filled should cost a whole lot more. But the 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio starts at just $40,200 compared to the Audi Q5's $43,000 price tag. Happily, the Alfa Romeo is not only the superior vehicle, the AR Stelvio is also the more affordable.
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