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Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Renault Rafale – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Renault Rafale fits your lifestyle better.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

5 (1 Reviews)
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Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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You can find all user reviews further down on this page.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Rafale has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37500 £, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs 51900 £. That’s a price difference of around 14400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Rafale manages with 0.60 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio with 6 L. The difference is about 5.40 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Rafale has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 300 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Rafale is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio takes 6.60 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio performs a bit better – reaching 215 km/h, while the Renault Rafale tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Renault Rafale is hardly perceptible lighter – 1734 kg compared to 1820 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Rafale offers to a small extent more room – 627 L compared to 525 L. That’s a difference of about 102 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Rafale performs to a small extent better – up to 1910 L, which is about 310 L more than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

When it comes to payload, Alfa Romeo Stelvio evident takes the win – 590 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 146 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Renault Rafale shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Renault Rafale

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Renault Rafale

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.6 - 5 L
  • Electric Range : 97 km
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Alfa Romeo Stelvio combines Italian artistry with sporty performance, making it a standout in the SUV market. Its dynamic design captures the essence of elegance and agility, while the interior offers a driver-focused experience that enhances every journey. With a perfect blend of luxury and power, the Stelvio is ideal for those seeking both style and substance on the road.

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Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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The Renault Rafale dresses bold coupé-inspired lines around a practical crossover body, turning heads without trying too hard. Inside it serves up a comfortable, well-equipped cabin and engaging driving manners, making it a clever choice for buyers who want a bit of panache with their daily commute.

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Reviews Alfa Romeo Stelvio

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Reviews Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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Martin
4 Dec 2025, 08:40:43

As a Rafale owner, I'm happy with my choice. The car is spacious, feels luxurious, quiet, robust and very efficient at the same time. I also feel more “up to date” compared to the RAV4.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51900 - 60900 £
Price
37500 - 49500 £
Consumption L/100km
6 L
Consumption L/100km
0.6 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
97 km
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-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
157 g/km
co2
14 - 109 g/km
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58 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1820 kg
Curb weight
1734 - 2025 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
Length
4687 mm
Length
4710 mm
Width
1903 mm
Width
1886 mm
Height
1693 mm
Height
1613 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 L
Max trunk capacity
1826 - 1910 L
Payload
590 kg
Payload
415 - 444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
200 - 300 HP
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6.60 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
215 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
470 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
154 kW
Power kW
147 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
2143 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, C
Brand
Alfa Romeo
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Renault

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What drivetrain options does the Alfa Romeo Stelvio have?

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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