2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs 2026 Hyundai Palisade

$48,995 · Crossover

$39,435 · Crossover

Comparison Overview

The most significant numerical divergence between the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and the 2026 Hyundai Palisade is the MSRP difference, with the Stelvio commanding a $9,560 premium at $48,995 compared to the Palisade's $39,435 entry price. Performance metrics show the Palisade producing slightly more power at 287 hp versus the Stelvio’s 280 hp, although the Stelvio supplies greater low-end pulling power with 306 lb-ft of torque compared to the Palisade’s 260 lb-ft. Fuel economy favors the Stelvio, achieving 24 MPG combined versus the Palisade’s 21 MPG combined, necessitating the Alfa Romeo's required premium unleaded fuel. Dimensions favor the Palisade in overall bulk; it is 14.6 inches longer and 3.5 inches taller. However, the Stelvio achieves a narrower footprint at 74.9 inches wide.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers superior combined fuel economy at 24 MPG compared to the 2026 Hyundai Palisade's 21 MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2026 Hyundai Palisade

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade offers a slight advantage in cargo capacity (19.1 cu ft vs. 18.5 cu ft) and a significantly lower starting MSRP.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio delivers higher torque (306 lb-ft vs. 260 lb-ft) and utilizes standard AWD, suggesting a more performance-oriented driving setup.

💰 Best Value

2026 Hyundai Palisade

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade presents a substantially lower acquisition cost, undercutting the Stelvio by $9,560.

Choose the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if...

A buyer prioritizes superior torque output (306 lb-ft) for acceleration feel.
The buyer prefers the inherent traction advantages of standard All-Wheel Drive architecture.
Maximizing fuel efficiency while running on premium gasoline is a requirement.

Choose the Hyundai Palisade if...

A budget constraint dictates prioritizing the lowest possible initial purchase price ($39,435).
The buyer requires the largest physical footprint, being 14.6 inches longer than the Stelvio.
Operation on regular unleaded fuel is necessary, unlike the Stelvio's requirement.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Alfa Romeo Stelvio	Hyundai Palisade
Length	184.6"	199.2"
Width	74.9"	78.0"
Height	66.0"	69.5"
Wheelbase	111.0"	116.9"

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	—	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	—	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	—	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Hyundai
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	3.5 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	V6
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	280 hp @ 5200 rpm	287 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque	306 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm	260 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Number of Valves	16	24
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 shiftable automatic
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	19/25 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	24 MPG	21 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	371.8/473.2 mi.	361.0/475.0 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.9 gal.	19.0 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	—	✓
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry	—	✓
Three Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan 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	2
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Alfa Romeo	Hyundai
Front Head Room	40.2 in.	41.5 in.
Front Leg Room	36.6 in.	44.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room	57.5 in.	61.4 in.
Seat Material: Leather	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	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	—	58.8 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.	40.7 in.
Rear Leg Room	31.9 in.	43.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	56.0 in.	61.0 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	✓	—
Rear Hip Room	—	56.7 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 8.0 in
Tire Type	All Season	All Season
Tire Size	235/55R19	235/65R
Wheel Finish	—	Painted Alloy
Spare Tire Type	—	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	—	Underbody 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and 2026 Hyundai Palisade.

What is the total cost difference to acquire the base models of these two crossovers?

The 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio starts at $48,995, while the 2026 Hyundai Palisade begins at $39,435. This results in a $9,560 price gap favoring the Palisade.

How does the requirement for premium fuel in the Stelvio impact long-term operating costs compared to the Palisade?

The 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio mandates premium unleaded fuel, which carries a higher cost per gallon than the regular unleaded accepted by the 2026 Hyundai Palisade, potentially offsetting some of its 3 MPG combined fuel economy advantage.

Which vehicle offers a more traditional Crossover utility footprint based on exterior dimensions?

The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is significantly larger overall, measuring 199.2 inches long and 69.5 inches high, compared to the Stelvio's length of 184.6 inches and height of 66.0 inches.

Despite being less powerful overall, why does the Stelvio offer better fuel economy?

The 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio achieves 24 MPG combined versus the Palisade’s 21 MPG combined, likely due to its smaller exterior dimensions and the specific tuning associated with its premium powertrain configuration.

How do the base drive systems compare between these two crossovers?

The 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio comes standard with All-Wheel Drive, whereas the base specification for the 2026 Hyundai Palisade utilizes a Front Wheel Drive setup.