The 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a fabulous Italian sport utility vehicle with sensual lines, a formidable engine and superb balance. But can it beat the 2022 Porsche Cayenne, an SUV praised for its impressive towing capacity, dynamic powertrains and advanced technological gadgetry?
Design & Style
The Cayenne is Porsche’s premiere SUV and as such has been meticulously engineered. It has a spacious cabin that can hold five occupants in absolute comfort while a plugin hybrid mechanism is used to boost its efficiency. It is extremely powerful and capable of outclassing most SUVs and cars with regards to performance. Buyers will also have extensive personalization options to ensure their vehicle is aesthetically distinct.
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio also seats five and is derived from the Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan. It is a compact SUV with standardized rear wheel drive along with the option of all wheel drive. This year the Ti Sport model has been phased out in favor of one called the Veloce, and the brand has standardized a number of safety features. Its exterior is distinctive for the triangular insignia in front along with spherical edges that give it a smooth appearance.
Technology & Safety
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio does a stellar job of protecting its passengers with automated high beams, the ability to identify road signs, traffic jam guidance and emergency automatic brakes. Perks within its cabin include satellite radio, nine inch touch displays, and wireless charging for smartphones with ambient lighting and a Harmon Kardon sound system that has fourteen speakers.
The Porsche Cayenne is comparably equipped. It has parking sensors for the back and front, impact alerts, an infrared camera, night vision, emergency automated brakes and adapted cruise control with multiple airbags. Its cabin perks include a Burmester sound system with twenty one speakers, twelve inch touch displays, wifi, and the option of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
Performance
Those that purchase the Porsche Cayenne GTS will get a V8 engine that is dual turbocharged and capable of generating 460 horsepower with the ability to tow 7,700 pounds and accelerate from zero to sixty in about 4.2 seconds. Those that purchase the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio will get a V6, dual turbocharged engine that is 2.9 liter and capable of generating 505 horsepower with the ability to tow 3,000 pounds and accelerate from zero to sixty in 4 seconds.
The Bottom Line
Both SUVs are evenly matched when it comes to safety and seating capacity. And though the Alfa Romeo has a slight edge in horsepower and acceleration, the Porsche has a significant advantage in towing capacity, greater cargo space and this combined with the Alfa Romeo’s tight back seat, wooden feeling brakes and stiff ride in the Quadrifoglio makes the Porsche Cayenne the winner.
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