Verdict
At RM480,128, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio undercuts the RM499,000 Lotus Eletre by RM18,872 and saves RM1,002 a year in road tax. But the Lotus is the far more forceful family SUV: its two motors produce 603 hp and 710 Nm for 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, against 276 hp, 400 Nm and 5.7 seconds. Malaysian buyers with home or destination charging get a 112 kWh battery, 600 km range and up to 350 kW DC charging. The Stelvio remains the more compact choice for tighter parking spaces.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if you want the lower purchase price and annual road tax, plus matrix LED headlamps, an alarm and driver-seat memory in a 4,687 mm SUV.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you want 603 hp, 600 km of EV range, a 688-litre boot and a much larger 5,103 mm executive SUV.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Stelvio RM480,128; Lotus Eletre RM499,000.
- Power and torque: Stelvio 276 hp and 400 Nm; Eletre 603 hp and 710 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h and top speed: Stelvio 5.7 seconds and 230 km/h; Eletre 4.5 seconds and 258 km/h.
- Length and wheelbase: Stelvio 4,687 mm and 2,818 mm; Eletre 5,103 mm and 3,019 mm.
- Boot space and airbags: Stelvio 525 litres and eight airbags; Eletre 688 litres and 10 airbags.
- Annual road tax: Stelvio RM438; Eletre RM1,440.
Stelvio
- RM18,872 less to buy
- RM1,002 lower annual road tax
- Matrix LED headlamps, alarm and driver-seat memory
- Slower at 5.7 seconds to 100 km/h versus 4.5 seconds
- Smaller 525-litre boot versus 688 litres
- Less cabin and road footprint, at 4,687 mm long versus 5,103 mm
Eletre
- 603 hp and 710 Nm from two motors
- 112 kWh battery with 600 km range and 350 kW DC charging
- Surround-view camera, head-up display and 15-speaker KEF Reference audio
- Costs RM18,872 more
- Annual road tax is RM1,440 versus RM438
- No alarm is listed, unlike the Stelvio
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM480,128✓ | RM499,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM1,440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 276 hp at 5,250 rpm | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 2,250 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 603 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 710 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 112 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 4.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | 258 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,687 mm | 5,103 mm |
| Width | 1,903 mm | 2,135 mm |
| Height | 1,648 mm | 1,630 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,818 mm | 3,019 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,490 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 64 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 525 litres | 688 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag) | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Power Boot | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Stelvio & Eletre for sale
Stelvio vs Eletre FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Lotus Eletre better?
The Eletre is better for outright performance, EV range, cargo space and driver-assistance hardware, with 603 hp, 600 km range and a 688-litre boot. Choose the Stelvio for lower upfront cost, lower road tax and easier-to-manage dimensions.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM18,872 more than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Annual road tax also differs sharply: RM1,440 for the Eletre and RM438 for the Stelvio.
Which one is quicker and more practical?
The Eletre reaches 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, 1.2 seconds ahead of the Stelvio, and has a 688-litre boot versus 525 litres. It is also 416 mm longer, so parking demands more space.
