Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Porsche Macan Electric
Verdict
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the dearer car at RM480,128 against the Porsche Macan Electric’s RM430,000, and the stopwatch does not split them: both do 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. The Alfa counters with all-wheel drive and a higher 230 km/h top speed, while the Porsche brings 355 hp, a 100.0 kWh battery, 641 km EV range and a slightly larger 540-litre boot. For Malaysia, this is petrol AWD character versus electric range and space, with road tax near-identical at RM438 and RM455.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if you want a petrol compact executive SUV with all-wheel drive, a 64-litre fuel tank and the higher 230 km/h top speed.
Pick the Porsche Macan Electric if you want the cheaper car here, 355 hp, 641 km of EV range and the longer 8-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Stelvio RM480,128; Porsche Macan Electric RM430,000
- Powertrain: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 1,995 cc petrol; Porsche Macan Electric single motor EV
- Driven wheels: Alfa Romeo Stelvio all-wheel drive; Porsche Macan Electric rear-wheel drive
- Power: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 276 hp; Porsche Macan Electric 355 hp
- Boot space: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 525 litres; Porsche Macan Electric 540 litres
- Warranty: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 5 years; Porsche Macan Electric 8 years
Stelvio
- All-wheel drive traction
- Higher 230 km/h top speed
- 64-litre petrol tank
- RM50,128 dearer
- Less power at 276 hp
- Smaller 525-litre boot
Macan Electric
- 641 km EV range
- 355 hp from its single motor
- Larger 540-litre boot
- Rear-wheel drive only
- Lower 220 km/h top speed
- Road tax is slightly higher at RM455
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 480,128 | RM 430,000✓ |
| 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 | — |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 276 hp | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 355 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 563 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Nickel Manganese Cobalt |
| Battery Capacity | — | 100 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 641 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 270 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,687 mm | 4,784 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,648 mm | 1,622 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,818 mm | 2,893 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,295 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 64 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 540 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 235/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 285/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | — |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | — |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags & Front Center Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | LED Projector with Adaptive High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 10.9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 14-speaker Bose Sound System (710-watts) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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 | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 438✓ | RM 455 |
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 Macan Electric FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Porsche Macan Electric better?
The Porsche Macan Electric is the stronger on-paper buy for most: it is cheaper, more powerful, has more boot space and gets an 8-year warranty. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio fights back with all-wheel drive and a higher top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Macan Electric costs RM50,128 less than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. That gap comes despite the Porsche having 355 hp versus the Alfa’s 276 hp and a larger 540-litre boot versus 525 litres.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
Neither. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Porsche Macan Electric both do 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, so the real difference is drivetrain: petrol all-wheel drive for the Alfa, single-motor rear-wheel drive electric for the Porsche.