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Audi A8 vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 520 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 51,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Alfa Romeo Stelvio?

Audi A8 vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio: Key differences

Audi A8

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • markedly more efficient
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,900 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

Stelvio

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers barely more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 520 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers visibly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alfa Romeo Stelvio is somewhat lighter – 1,820 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 215 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio offers markedly more boot space – 525 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries slightly more – 700 kg compared to 590 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
51,900 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 11.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
157 - 267 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,820 - 1,925 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
525 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,903 - 1,955 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
535 - 590 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
210 - 520 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
470 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
154 - 382 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,143 - 2,891 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Alfa Romeo
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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