2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

$48,995 · Crossover

$34,300 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio ignites the senses with Italian passion and performance pedigree, demanding premium unleaded for its 280 hp punch and AWD stability. Conversely, the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe offers immense practical capability, relying on standard fuel and a compelling $34,300 starting price to draw attention. Performance junkies will appreciate the Stelvio’s slightly higher horsepower figure and standard AWD system, though the Santa Fe manages superior torque at 311 lb-ft compared to the Alfa's 306 lb-ft. The price gulf is staggering: a $14,695 premium for the Alfa, whose footprint is slightly smaller at 184.6 inches long versus the Hyundai's substantial 190.2 inches. Both claim an identical 24 MPG combined, yet the Santa Fe sneaks ahead slightly on the highway (29 MPG vs. 28 MPG).

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

Choose the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if...

Emotional connection and prestige outweigh budget considerations.
All-wheel drive performance driving dynamics are prioritized over upfront cost.
A driver prefers the engagement of a high-revving engine requiring premium fuel.

Choose the Hyundai Santa Fe if...

Keeping the initial purchase price near $35,000 is a strict requirement.
Operating efficiency using regular unleaded gasoline is necessary.
Maximizing overall passenger and vehicle size within a tighter budget is key.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Alfa Romeo Stelvio	Hyundai Santa Fe
Length	184.6"	190.2"
Width	74.9"	74.8"
Height	66.0"	67.7"
Wheelbase	111.0"	110.8"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Hyundai
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	3
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
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	Hyundai
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	2.5 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	280 hp @ 5200 rpm	277 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque	306 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm	311 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Single overhead cam (SOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Hyundai
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed automated manual
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	front wheel drive
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓

Fuel

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Hyundai
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	22/28 MPG	20/29 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	24 MPG	24 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	371.8/473.2 mi.	354.0/513.3 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.9 gal.	17.7 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Hyundai
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	✓	—
3rd Row Cupholders	—	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	—	✓
Single Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Hyundai
Infotainment Display	8.8 in	12.3 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	8	—
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
Android Auto (Wireless)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Hyundai
One-Touch Power Windows	4	1
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Hyundai
Front Head Room	40.2 in.	41.1 in.
Front Leg Room	36.6 in.	44.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room	57.5 in.	59.5 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	3	—
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	—	56.5 in.
Seat Material: Cloth	—	✓
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	—	6-way
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	—	6-way

Rearseats

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Hyundai
Rear Head Room	38.9 in.	40.6 in.
Rear Leg Room	31.9 in.	42.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	56.0 in.	58.1 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	—
Rear Hip Room	—	54.9 in.
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Folding Center Armrest	—	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Hyundai
Wheel Material	Alloy	—
Wheel Size	19 x 8.0 in	18 x 7.5 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	235/55R19	235/60R18
Wheel Finish	—	Painted Alloy
Spare Tire Type	—	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	—	Inside Mounted

Suspension

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

Warranty

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Hyundai
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	10 yr./ 100000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	12 yr./ unlimited mi.	7 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ unlimited mi.	5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe.

How significantly does the premium fuel requirement impact long-term Stelvio running costs?

While both vehicles achieve 24 MPG combined, mandating premium unleaded for the Stelvio means fuel stops will be noticeably more expensive than for the Santa Fe using regular unleaded, widening the true cost of ownership gap.

Which crossover offers superior physical size given the dimension data?

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe is substantially longer at 190.2 inches compared to the Stelvio's 184.6 inches, suggesting a larger overall presence, even if the Stelvio has better listed cargo capacity at 18.5 cu ft.

Is the 51-horsepower difference between the two vehicles noticeable during acceleration?

The Stelvio packs 280 hp against the Santa Fe's 277 hp, a small gap that might be overshadowed by the Santa Fe’s slightly superior 311 lb-ft of torque versus the Alfa's 306 lb-ft.

What drives the $14,695 MSRP gap between these two crossovers?

The price difference reflects Alfa Romeo's luxury positioning, focus on bespoke Italian design, and standard all-wheel drive versus the Santa Fe's value-focused, volume production approach.

How do the AWD and FWD systems impact handling predictability?

The Stelvio's standard all-wheel drive generally promotes better traction and stability in varied conditions, whereas the Santa Fe's standard front-wheel drive focuses on efficiency for most typical driving scenarios.