2025 Acura RDX vs. 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura RDX

2025 Acura
RDX

MSRP*: $44,700 to $54,450
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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 21 MPG 17 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 27 MPG 23 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 56.5 ft3
Engine
  • 272-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 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 All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 272 hp 280 - 505 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 lbs 3,000 lbs
Exterior Length 187.4 in 184.6 - 185.1 in
Exterior Width 74.8 in 74.9 - 77.0 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 36.6 in
Rear 31.9 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.0 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 RDX than in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The Acura RDX 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 RDX 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). Whether you pick the Acura RDX or the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Acura RDX is about the same width as the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. When looking at overall length, the Acura RDX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is clearly the choice over the Acura RDX for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Acura RDX and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

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

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura RDX and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.