2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs 2025 Volkswagen Atlas

$48,995 · Crossover

$38,200 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

Deciding between Italian flair and German practicality often comes down to budget and size, which is certainly the case when comparing the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. The sticker price is the biggest initial hurdle: the Atlas starts at $38,200, undercutting the Stelvio’s $48,995 MSRP by a substantial $10,795. Size matters here; the Atlas is considerably larger at 200.7 inches long compared to the Stelvio’s 184.6 inches, offering more utility with 20.6 cu ft of cargo space versus the Alfa’s 18.5 cu ft. While both utilize an 8-speed automatic, the Stelvio packs more punch with 280 hp compared to the Atlas’s 269 hp. Keep in mind, the Alfa demands premium fuel, whereas the Atlas runs happily on regular unleaded, impacting long-term running costs.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

Choose the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if...

You prioritize a more spirited driving experience and desire 280 hp under the hood.
You prefer the confidence of standard all-wheel drive for varied conditions.
You want a more compact, performance-oriented vehicle, despite the higher entry cost.

Choose the Volkswagen Atlas if...

Maximizing cargo room (20.6 cu ft) and passenger space is your absolute top priority.
You need to save money upfront, given the $10,795 MSRP difference.
You prefer running on less expensive regular unleaded fuel rather than premium.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Alfa Romeo Stelvio	Volkswagen Atlas
Length	184.6"	200.7"
Width	74.9"	78.3"
Height	66.0"	70.4"
Wheelbase	111.0"	117.3"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Volkswagen
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	—	✓
Brake Preparation System	—	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	—	✓
Cornering Lights	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Volkswagen
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	269 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque	306 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm	273 lb-ft @ 1600 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	Volkswagen
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	all wheel drive	front wheel drive
Hill Descent Control	✓	—

Fuel

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Volkswagen
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	regular unleaded
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	22/28 MPG	20/26 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	24 MPG	22 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	371.8/473.2 mi.	372.0/483.6 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.6 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Volkswagen
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	—	✓
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry	—	✓
Leatherette Steering Wheel	—	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Volkswagen
Infotainment Display	8.8 in	12.0 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	Volkswagen
One-Touch Power Windows	4	—
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Volkswagen
Front Head Room	40.2 in.	41.3 in.
Front Leg Room	36.6 in.	41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room	57.5 in.	61.5 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	—
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	6-way	—
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Front Hip Room	—	58.4 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	—	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	—	6-way
Driver Seat Ventilation	—	✓
Passenger Seat Ventilation	—	✓

Rearseats

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Volkswagen
Rear Head Room	38.9 in.	40.4 in.
Rear Leg Room	31.9 in.	37.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	56.0 in.	60.5 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	—
Rear Hip Room	—	58.6 in.
Reclining Rear Seats	—	✓
Folding Center Armrest	—	✓
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Volkswagen
Wheel Material	Alloy	—
Wheel Size	19 x 8.0 in	18 x 8.0 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	235/55R19	245/60R18
Wheel Finish	—	Painted Alloy

Suspension

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

Warranty

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Volkswagen
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	12 yr./ unlimited mi.	7 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ unlimited mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	—	2 yr./ 20000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2025 Volkswagen Atlas.

How much longer is the Volkswagen Atlas than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas measures 200.7 inches long, making it 16.1 inches longer than the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, which sits at 184.6 inches.

Does the higher horsepower of the Stelvio translate to better fuel economy?

No, surprisingly the 280 hp 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio achieves a better combined MPG of 24 compared to the 269 hp Atlas's 22 MPG, though both require different fuel types.

Which vehicle will cost more to run daily based on fuel requirements?

The 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio requires premium unleaded, which is typically more expensive than the regular unleaded accepted by the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas, suggesting higher ongoing fuel costs for the Alfa.

Which crossover offers more utility for hauling gear?

The 2025 Volkswagen Atlas provides slightly more accessible utility, boasting 20.6 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to the 18.5 cu ft offered by the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Is the significant price difference justified by performance gains?

The Stelvio does offer 11 more horsepower and 33 more lb-ft of torque, but buyers must weigh this against the $10,795 higher initial price point of the Alfa Romeo.