DecodedCarsAlfa Romeo Stelvio vs Porsche Macan
2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs 2026 Porsche Macan — two small SUVs compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is more fuel-efficient: 24 vs 21 MPG combined in its best version.
That works out to about $2,700 a year less in fuel for the Porsche Macan (EPA estimate, 15,000 miles).
Across all model years since 2005, the Porsche Macan has had fewer recall campaigns (15 vs 18).
The two cars
The 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive. It measures about 185 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,660 lb (Base/Ti).
The 2026 Porsche Macan is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.9L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 185 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,098 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
Buying used? The 2024 Stelvio and the 2022 Macan have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2018 Stelvio and the 2017 Macan.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
Green = clearly better. Prices are not included. How we calculate this →
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if…
- You want lower fuel bills (24 vs 21 MPG)
Choose the Porsche Macan if…
- You want an EV with more range (332 miles)
- You want a hybrid or electric option
Pros & cons of each
2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
2026 Porsche Macan
- Long EV rangeUp to 332 miles on a charge (EPA).
- Electric version availableOffered as a electric as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 21 MPG combined, 30% below the 2026 small SUV average of 30.2 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
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