Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Jaguar I-Pace
Verdict
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the petrol choice here, but it asks RM19,328 more than the Jaguar I-Pace while giving away plenty on pace and practicality. The Jaguar’s dual-motor EV set-up makes 395 hp and does 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, against the Stelvio’s 276 hp and 5.7 seconds. It also has a much longer 2,990 mm wheelbase and a 656-litre boot. The Alfa counters with 8 airbags, a lower RM438 road tax and a familiar 1,995 cc petrol drivetrain.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if you want a petrol SUV with 8 airbags, a 230 km/h stated top speed and lower annual road tax.
Pick the Jaguar I-Pace if you want the quicker, roomier EV, with 395 hp, 440 km of range and a 656-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Stelvio RM480,128; Jaguar I-Pace RM460,800
- Power: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 276 hp; Jaguar I-Pace 395 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 5.7 s; Jaguar I-Pace 4.8 s
- Wheelbase: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2,818 mm; Jaguar I-Pace 2,990 mm
- Boot space: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 525 L; Jaguar I-Pace 656 L
- Road tax: Alfa Romeo Stelvio RM438/year; Jaguar I-Pace RM545/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 480,128 | RM 460,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,995 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 276 hp | 395 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 4.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 90.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 440 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,687 mm | 4,682 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,895 mm |
| Height | 1,648 mm | 1,565 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,818 mm | 2,990 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L | 656 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 64 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 438✓ | RM 545 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Stelvio
- Lower RM438 annual road tax
- 8 airbags versus 6 in the Jaguar
- 230 km/h stated top speed
- Costs RM19,328 more
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 525-litre boot
I-Pace
- Quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- 395 hp dual-motor output
- Larger 656-litre boot
- Higher RM545 annual road tax
- Only 6 airbags versus 8 in the Alfa
- No stated top speed figure here
Stelvio vs I-Pace FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Jaguar I-Pace better?
The Jaguar I-Pace is the stronger all-round pick on numbers: it is cheaper, quicker, more powerful and has a bigger boot. Choose the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if you specifically want petrol power, 8 airbags and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs RM480,128, while the Jaguar I-Pace costs RM460,800. That makes the Stelvio RM19,328 more expensive.
Which has more space?
The Jaguar I-Pace has the advantage, with a 2,990 mm wheelbase and 656-litre boot. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has a 2,818 mm wheelbase and 525 litres of boot space.