2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs 2025 Buick Envision

$48,995 · Crossover

$38,000 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

Deciding between Italian flair and attainable luxury often boils down to budget versus adrenaline. You're looking at two compelling all-wheel-drive crossovers, but they cater to slightly different priorities. The 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio starts at a hefty $48,995, a full $10,995 more than the 2025 Buick Envision, which begins at $38,000. That extra cost buys you serious grunt; the Stelvio boasts 280 hp and 306 lb-ft of torque, significantly beating the Envision's 228 hp and 258 lb-ft. Interestingly, they both achieve the same 24 MPG combined, though the Alfa demands premium fuel, which adds to running costs. The Envision is the more practical hauler, offering 25.2 cu ft of cargo space compared to the Stelvio’s smaller 18.5 cu ft area. While both are similarly sized—the Stelvio is only 184.6 inches long—the Buick maximizes interior volume better.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Buick Envision

Lower purchase price makes the Buick a significantly easier pill to swallow for daily repetition.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Buick Envision

The Envision provides 25.2 cu ft of cargo capacity versus the Stelvio's 18.5 cu ft, offering more room for gear.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

With 280 hp and 306 lb-ft of torque, the Stelvio offers 52 more horsepower for a much sportier drive.

💰 Best Value

2025 Buick Envision

Saving nearly $11,000 while retaining identical 24 MPG combined efficiency yields superior overall value.

Choose the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if...

You prioritize driving excitement and need the extra 52 horsepower under the hood.
Budget is less of a concern than making a statement with Italian styling.
You can accept a smaller 18.5 cu ft cargo area for its performance capabilities.

Choose the Buick Envision if...

Keeping the initial cost under $40,000 is a primary goal.
You require maximum utility, evidenced by the larger 25.2 cu ft cargo volume.
You prefer using the slightly more efficient 9-speed automatic transmission over the Stelvio's 8-speed.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Alfa Romeo Stelvio	Buick Envision
Length	184.6"	182.7"
Width	74.9"	74.1"
Height	66.0"	64.6"
Wheelbase	111.0"	109.0"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Buick
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	—
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Adaptive Headlights	✓	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	✓	—
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Headlight Washers	✓	—
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	—
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	2
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Front Cross Traffic Alert	—	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	—	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	—	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	—	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Buick
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	280 hp @ 5200 rpm	228 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque	306 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm	258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Single overhead cam (SOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓
Cylinder Deactivation	—	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Buick
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓
Center Differential Type	—	Limited Slip

Fuel

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Buick
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	22/28 MPG	22/28 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	24 MPG	24 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	371.8/473.2 mi.	354.2/450.8 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.9 gal.	16.1 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Buick
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	—
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	—
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Simulated Alloy Trim on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Heated Steering Wheel	✓	—
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	—
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	—
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Single Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Sun Sensor	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Buick
Infotainment Display	8.8 in	30.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	8	9
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	6 months	3 months
Premium Speaker Brand	—	Bose
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Buick
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Buick
Front Head Room	40.2 in.	39.6 in.
Front Leg Room	36.6 in.	40.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room	57.5 in.	56.7 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	6-way	—
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	—
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	—
Front Hip Room	—	55.1 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	—	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	—	6-way

Rearseats

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Buick
Rear Head Room	38.9 in.	38.9 in.
Rear Leg Room	31.9 in.	39.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	56.0 in.	55.9 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	—
Rear Hip Room	—	47.4 in.
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Folding Center Armrest	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Buick
Wheel Material	Alloy	—
Wheel Size	19 x 8.0 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	235/55R19	P245/45R20
Wheel Finish	—	Painted Alloy
Wheel Diameter	—	18 in
Spare Tire Type	—	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	—	Inside Mounted

Suspension

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Buick
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	—	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	—	✓

Warranty

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Buick
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	12 yr./ unlimited mi.	6 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ unlimited mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	1 yr./ unlimited mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2025 Buick Envision.

How much more expensive is the Stelvio to run due to fuel requirements?

The 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio requires premium unleaded fuel, whereas the 2025 Buick Envision only recommends it. This difference in fuel grade will result in higher long-term refueling costs for the Alfa Romeo, despite having the same 24 MPG combined rating.

Does the significant horsepower difference translate to better fuel economy?

No, surprisingly both vehicles achieve an identical 24 MPG combined, 22 MPG in the city, and 28 MPG on the highway. You gain 52 hp with the Stelvio without sacrificing any efficiency.

Which crossover has more practical space for groceries or luggage?

The 2025 Buick Envision is the clear winner here, offering 25.2 cu ft of cargo space. This is substantially more usable room compared to the 18.5 cu ft available in the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

What is the key advantage of the Envision's transmission?

The 2025 Buick Envision utilizes a 9-speed shiftable automatic transmission. While the Stelvio uses an 8-speed, having that extra gear in the Envision might aid smoother cruising or lower engine revolutions at highway speeds.

Is the $10,995 price difference justified by the power increase alone?

The Stelvio commands $48,995 versus the Envision's $38,000, meaning you pay extra for 280 hp versus 228 hp. Whether that 52 hp gap justifies the price hike depends entirely on your driving priorities.