Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Verdict
At RM480,128 against RM588,800, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is RM108,672 cheaper yet stronger: 276 hp/400 Nm versus 246 hp/365 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds rather than 6.7. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar fights back as the bigger, more practical car, stretching 4,803 mm long with a 2,874 mm wheelbase and a 673-litre boot; the Stelvio is 4,687 mm, 2,818 mm and 525 litres. Both are CBU petrol AWD SUVs with five seats and a five-year warranty.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if you want the quicker, more powerful petrol AWD SUV and can live with the smaller boot.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Velar if cabin and luggage space matter more than acceleration and purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Stelvio RM480,128; Land Rover Range Rover Velar RM588,800
- Power and torque: Stelvio 276 hp/400 Nm; Velar 246 hp/365 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Stelvio 5.7 s/230 km/h; Velar 6.7 s/217 km/h
- Size: Stelvio 4,687 mm long and 1,903 mm wide; Velar 4,803 mm long and 2,145 mm wide
- Boot space: Stelvio 525 litres; Velar 673 litres
- Airbags: Stelvio 8; Velar 6
Stelvio
- More power and torque
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time
- Lower purchase price
- Smaller 525-litre boot
- Shorter 2,818 mm wheelbase
- No fuel economy figure stated
Range Rover Velar
- Larger 673-litre boot
- Longer 2,874 mm wheelbase
- 7.6 L/100 km fuel economy stated
- Costs RM108,672 more
- Slower 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Fewer airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 480,128✓ | RM 588,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp✓ | 246 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 365 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | ZF 8HP45 |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 6.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h✓ | 217 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 173 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,687 mm | 4,803 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 2,145 mm |
| Height | 1,648 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,818 mm | 2,874 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,804 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 64 litres | 63 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 673 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 265/45R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Continental CrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 21" Seven-spoke Style 1033 Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Dynamics, Intelligent Driveline Dynamics, Terrain Response |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | Matrix LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | 10-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 10" InControl Navigation Pro, Touch Pro Duo, 17-speaker 825W Meridian sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | No |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-year/65,000 km free scheduled maintenance |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 438✓ | RM 439 |
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 vs Range Rover Velar FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Land Rover Range Rover Velar better?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the sharper buy on performance and price, with more power, more torque and a quicker 0-100 km/h time. The Land Rover Range Rover Velar is better if you need the larger boot and longer wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar costs RM588,800, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs RM480,128. That makes the Velar RM108,672 more expensive.
Which has more boot space?
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar has the larger boot at 673 litres. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers 525 litres, so the Velar gives you an extra 148 litres of luggage capacity.