2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
Comparison Overview
Deciding between flair and function often leaves crossover shoppers stuck. The 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio brings Italian passion with 280 horsepower and requires premium fuel, netting 24 MPG combined. Conversely, the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid prioritizes efficiency, offering a phenomenal 36 MPG combined using regular unleaded, while still providing 245 horsepower. A significant gap exists in the wallet, too: the Stelvio starts at $48,995, making it $4,785 pricier than the Grand Highlander Hybrid’s starting MSRP of $44,210. While the Alfa is notably smaller at 184.6 inches long versus the Toyota’s 201.4 inches, the Toyota offers more usability across the board, evidenced by its 20.6 cu ft of cargo space compared to the Stelvio's 18.5 cu ft. Your choice boils down to prioritizing the engaging drive and styling of the Alfa versus the immense savings and practicality offered by the highly efficient Toyota.
Size Comparison
Performance
Fuel Efficiency
Full Specifications
Our Verdicts
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
Saving $4,785 upfront and achieving 36 MPG combined makes daily driving significantly less expensive.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
Its larger footprint (201.4 inches long) and greater cargo capacity (20.6 cu ft) suggest superior interior room for people and gear.
2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
The Stelvio boasts 280 hp and 306 lb-ft of torque, offering a performance edge over the hybrid's 245 hp rating.
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
The ability to use regular fuel and achieve a 12 MPG efficiency gain provides long-term financial advantages over the Stelvio.
Choose the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if...
- You value European styling and handling characteristics above fuel costs.
- You prefer having 280 horsepower readily available from a standard gasoline engine.
- A smaller overall footprint (184.6 inches in length) is important for fitting into tight city parking spaces.
Choose the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid if...
- Your budget strongly benefits from the $4,785 initial price difference and the requirement for regular unleaded fuel.
- Maximum utility and passenger/cargo space are non-negotiable requirements.
- Maximizing fuel economy, netting 36 MPG combined, outweighs maximizing raw horsepower.
Key Dimensions
| Dimension | Alfa Romeo Stelvio | Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.6" | 201.4" |
| Width | 74.9" | 78.3" |
| Height | 66.0" | 72.1" |
| Wheelbase | 111.0" | 116.1" |
Features Comparison
Safety
| Feature | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | ✓ |
| Third Row Head Airbags | — | ✓ |
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | — | ✓ |
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | — | ✓ |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | — | ✓ |
Engine
| Feature | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
|---|---|---|
| Base Engine Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.5 L |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Base Engine Type | gas | hybrid |
| Horsepower | 280 hp @ 5200 rpm | 245 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 306 lb-ft @ 2000 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 | Toyota |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain Type | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | ✓ | ✓ |
Fuel
| Feature | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 22/28 MPG | 37/34 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 24 MPG | 36 MPG |
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 371.8/473.2 mi. | 636.4/584.8 mi. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. |
Comfort & Convenience
| Feature | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | ✓ |
| Three Zone Climate Control | — | ✓ |
| Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control | — | ✓ |
In Car Entertainment
| Feature | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment Display | 8.8 in | 12.3 in |
| AM/FM Stereo | ✓ | ✓ |
| Speaker System | 8 | 6 |
| 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 | Toyota |
|---|---|---|
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 |
| Keyless Entry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
Frontseats
| Feature | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room | 40.2 in. | 41.5 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 36.6 in. | 41.7 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.5 in. | 60.2 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 | — |
| 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 | — | ✓ |
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | — | 4-way |
Rearseats
| Feature | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Head Room | 38.9 in. | 40.2 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 31.9 in. | 39.5 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.0 in. | 58.8 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level) | ✓ | — |
| Rear Hip Room | — | 57.0 in. |
| Folding Center Armrest | — | ✓ |
| Manual Folding Third Row Seat | — | ✓ |
Tires and Wheels
| Feature | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel Material | Alloy | Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 19 x 8.0 in | — |
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tire Size | 235/55R19 | 255/65R18 |
| Wheel Diameter | — | 18 in |
| Spare Tire Type | — | Temporary |
Suspension
| Feature | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
|---|---|---|
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | — | ✓ |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | — | ✓ |
Warranty
| Feature | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 2 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Hybrid Component Warranty | — | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | — | 2 yr./ 25000 mi. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about comparing the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.
Is the higher power in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio noticeable given the MPG difference?
The 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio has 35 more horsepower (280 hp vs 245 hp), suggesting quicker acceleration. However, that extra performance comes at the cost of 12 MPG combined efficiency.
How much more space does the Grand Highlander Hybrid really offer?
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid is physically larger in every dimension and offers 20.6 cu ft of cargo space compared to the Stelvio's 18.5 cu ft, making it the practical winner.
Do I really need to use premium fuel in the Stelvio?
Yes, the specifications list premium unleaded as required for the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, adding to its running costs compared to the Grand Highlander Hybrid's regular unleaded requirement.
Which vehicle is easier to maneuver around town?
The 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is significantly shorter at 184.6 inches long compared to the Toyota's 201.4 inches, which usually translates to easier low-speed handling and parking.
Comparing the AWD systems, what should I know?
Both vehicles feature All-Wheel Drive. While the Stelvio utilizes an 8-speed automatic transmission geared toward performance, the Grand Highlander Hybrid employs a CVT focusing purely on maximizing the hybrid system's efficiency.
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