2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs. Porsche Macan | Glendale, CA

With brilliant looks and fine-tuned performance, the 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Porsche Macan deliver truly special driving experiences. If you’re considering whether the Italian or German luxury performance SUV is the right choice for your lifestyle, allow the professionals at Alfa Romeo of Glendale to be of assistance. We’ve compared the key features of the Stelvio and Macan in this research guide for your convenience. 

If you find that the thrilling performance of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio makes it the ideal choice for you, see our Stelvio model review for more information and schedule a test drive with your favorite model from the new Stelvio inventory at our dealership in Glendale, CA. 

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2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs. Porsche Macan Interior Features

A myriad of interior options await your consideration with the 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Porsche Macan. Depending on the trim package you prefer, the both models can be outfitted with leather seats or leather sport seats and a variety of genuine material interior trim finishes, including lightweight carbon fiber. Standard heated front and rear seats make comfort a priority in the Stelvio. Heated front seats are also standard in the Macan, and a ventilation function for the front seats and heat for the rear seats is available. 

Engage with your maps and entertainment on an 8.8-inch touchscreen in the Stelvio or 10.9-inch display in the Macan. Fill your drive with the sounds of your favorite bands through the available 14-speaker Harman Kardon® sound system in the Stelvio and the Bose® or Burmester® sound systems available in the Macan.

Dimensions & Cargo Space

The two-row 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Porsche Macan both seat up to five people. In the Stelvio, front seat headroom is 40.2 inches and legroom is 36.6 inches. Rear headroom is 38.9 inches and legroom 31.9 inches. To accommodate luggage on your next trip, find 18.5 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the second-row seats, or up to 56.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.

With the rear seats in use, the Porsche Macan has 17.3 cubic feet of cargo volume, or up to 53 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. At the time of publication, Porsche has not released the interior headroom or legroom dimensions for the Macan. 

Engine, Transmission, & Towing Capacity

Enduring, exciting performance awaits behind the wheel of either the 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Porsche Macan. Both are powered by either a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a 2.9L twin-turbocharged V6 — with two versions of the V6 in the Macan. In both engines, the Stelvio outperforms the Macan in horsepower, torque, and fuel economy. The Porsche has a higher maximum towing capacity. Every Stelvio comes equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission while the Macan features a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. 

For ultimate performance, consider the Stelvio Quadrifoglio or Macan GTS. Though both feature the top-output V6 engines, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio leaves the Macan GTS behind with a 0-60 MPH acceleration time of just 3.6 seconds compared to 4.3 seconds for the Macan GTS. For an all-senses-engaged drive, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio features the Alfa DNA Pro drive system with Race mode that sharpens the handling, activates overboost, and opens the dual mode-exhaust system.

Active all-wheel drive (AWD) is standard on the Porsche Macan, while you can choose between rear-wheel drive (RWD) or Q4 AWD with an active transfer case in the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, depending on the trim package you choose.

Reliability & Safety Options

For your peace of mind, the 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Porsche Macan both come with 48-month/50,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty coverage. Standard driver assistance features in the Porsche Macan include adaptive cruise control, front and rear ParkAssist, and lane departure warning. Available Macan features include lane change assist, surround view, self steering ParkAssist, and lane keep assist. 

Among the safety features in the 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, you’ll find:

• Standard features
• Forward collision warning with full stop
• Blind spot monitoring with rear cross path detection
• LaneSense® lane keep assist
• Front and rear park assist
• Adaptive cruise control with full stop
• Available Active Assist Plus Package
• Active blind spot assist
• Driver attention alert
• Highway assist system
• Intelligent speed assist
• Lane keep alert
• Traffic jam assist
• Traffic sign recognition

Available Colors

Whether you prefer a bright hue or more understated exterior color, both the 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Porsche Macan have plenty of options to consider. 

Stelvio

• Alfa White
• Alfa Rosso (Red)
• Vulcano Black Metallic
• Vesuvio Gray Metallic
• Moonlight Gray Metallic
• Anodized Blue Metallic
• Misano Blue Metallic
• Rosso (Red) Etna
• Ocra GT Tri-Coat
• Verde (Green) Montreal Tri-Coat

Macan

• White
• Black 
• Jet Black Metallic
• Carrara White Metallic
• Gentian Blue Metallic
• Copper Ruby Metallic
• Volcano Grey Metallic
• Dolomite Silver Metallic
• Night Blue Metallic
• Papaya Metallic
• Carmine Red
• Chalk
• Miami Blue
• Python Green
• Paint to sample

2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs. Porsche Macan Price

The base-trim 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Sprint has a starting MSRP of $46,575 and the base-model Porsche Macan starts at $57,500 MSRP.