Is the 2021 Audi Q5 Sline better than Alfa Romeo Stelvio TI Sport? Or is the Stelvio the new king?

[@pheisenberg5198]

I just bought an Audi Q5 for my wife. It's smooth, solid, high-tech, and luxurious, and all-around nice car that feels effortless in how it soaks up the road. For me, though, I bought myself an Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sport, the sport sedan version of the Stelvio. My commute to work has never been more fun and every single day the car puts a smile on my face!

[@NOrlando952]

I love my Giulia TI Sport.

[@GavinF003]

I currently have a 2017 Giulia Ti. Bought it earlier this year and have to say it is hands down the best care I've driven. So smooth and elegant. I got a stelvio loaner while sunroof got fixed couple months ago and lately the realization of "ok with small kids maybe a car still isn't the best vehicle option at this point". Went to check out a 2021 stelvio today while getting an oil change in giulia (exact same coloring as this video actually) and said yup she's mine. I knew I couldn't leave the alfa romeo brand and I absolutely love how these vehicles drive. I pick it up this coming Friday 😂

[@louiscloete3942]

Nice.

[@mopessos]

3 years later do you and your wife still have the vehicle. Could you update your experience with alfa and the q5 maintenance cost over the years

[@pnwrider8346]

@@mopessos I have 50k on m’y Stelvio, just oil changes every 5k, sparks and ACc belt at 30k, and brake flush every two years, oh and the Air and Cabin filters, 18s say to change the plugs and belts more frequently, but the newer ones go longer

[@Pumpelche]

I'd never, never ever, ever again give my Stelvio away for another SUV. Something that is rarely outspoken and said: The Stelvio has a 50:50 weight-distribution on both axis', weights far under 2000 kg and - the best - has a 12:1 steering ratio - even lower than racing cars like Porsche 911. And this direct steering, boosted by the 50:50 weight distribution, featured by the low weight make this SUV being driven like a Go-Kart. Trust me.

[@SirCosmin]

totally agree

[@nunziogalioto1901]

Agree,

[@Hawktuahmala]

True.

[@kckrol85]

Hiw much does Dealer Charge for Pil changes?

[@kckrol85]

Oil

[@davidperri8862]

The Audi is nice but the Alfa is LOVE!

[@bpp325]

If I want an infotainment, I'll stay at home. I'm in the machine to drive it, not to get entertained by laptop screen. Stelvio ftw.

[@doriangray2020]

You have no idea what you’re talking about.

[@sriramramamoorthy1589]

@@doriangray2020 can you explain

[@P.daniele]

Alfa Romeo ❤👌

[@illavorista]

Stelvio Is the best

[@EgorShevtsov]

Test drove both and got an Alfa. Driving experience is so much better and as Sam said it has a character whereas Q5 is kind of generic

[@SamCarLegion]

Yep

[@fulviovalenziano4579]

Regrets?

[@EgorShevtsov]

@@fulviovalenziano4579 None. It actually got better after 2,500 miles. Either I got used to drive it or there is some sort of software limiting the performance until it gets to a certain mileage.

[@raspielainen]

@@EgorShevtsov Agree there with you. I had the same experience as you. Sure, there are things that tend to irritate me but I forget them as soon I sit behind the wheel. Have hard time to find more excuses to drive this car. All tips are welcome :)

[@fulviovalenziano4579]

@@EgorShevtsov same for my Stelvio...it gets used to your driving style as the software adapts to it...

[@johnneal6954]

Had my stelvio over 2 years; the Audi is a great car;but the Alfa brings a smile to my face every time I drive it! I see a lot of audis but the drivers are not smiling!!

[@miks564]

Hands down, the best comment. 😁

[@Natethegreat200c]

LMFAOOOOOOOO i love this!

[@mohamedomar2367]

Kkkkkk......excellent comment

[@TheMostHighDaughter180]

I love my Stelvio

[@RobertoFadel]

Stelvio looks so much better then the Audi. ( It´s really like Monica Bellucci against Angela Merkel , LOL ). If you want a car to drive , then you chose the Stelvio. If you want a car to play ,.. then you stay at home and play PS5. If you prefer an Audi because of the infotainment system, a big tablet inside and the led lights.., then take it. You will never know how much more fun it is to drive a Stelvio. I own a Stelvio since 1 year and I tell you: the steering , the automatic gearbox, the power of this car makes me WANT to drive it more and more. It fits around me like a glove. I had no problems at all. I drove an Audi as well, but after you play some time with the infotainment you have the impression that there is nothing more to discover and the car becomes boring. In a Stelvio you enjoy every mile you drive and every curve gives you new emotions

[@Brunoperes_88]

Exactly! 👌👌

[@nandorjr]

Same experince,1 year,60000km,zero problems...and bought it used

[@rrowicki9442]

@@nandorjr 280hp petrol or diesel?

[@paulgregory777]

I love the Stelvio for style and the 2.0 280bhp performance, but if you want a Q5 that's faster than that... you should try the 3.0TDi SQ5. It's certainly neither dull nor boring.

[@ericbigiron6123]

I just leased my Stelvio and I smile every time I leave the driveway 😊

[@marcinkurek4271]

I have owned a Stelvio(practically the same as in the movie) for almost two years. I fell in love and the love continues. I can't imagine another car, okay maybe one: Stelvio Q 😉

[@anthonykaiser974]

QV?

[@miks564]

@@anthonykaiser974 The new Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio lost "Verde" from the name although they're still green. 😊

[@anthonykaiser974]

@@miks564 on paper, that is true, but anyone who has any knowledge whatsoever about ARs calls them QV (and def not QF) out of tradition. Tradition is a law unto itself. Part of the reason is that there was also a QO (O for Oro meaning Gold). Those were the luxury Alfas.

[@miks564]

@@anthonykaiser974😊 I understand and I respect your opinion, but I also respect the brand's own decision to drop "verde" from the name for these two models for whatever reason. EDIT: ....And I perfectly accept still calling them 'Verde'

[@adamw6186]

Obecnie jeżdżę już druga stelvio, pierwsza to była wersja super, teraz mam btech, w bogatym wyposażeniu. Samochod jest wspaniały, prawdziwa maszyna kirowcy, i twierdzę tak nadal pomimo iż wystawiały [i wciąż wystawia) moja cierpliwość niejednokrotnie na DUUUZA probe. Problemy z przeniesieniem napędu (drgania i halas), problemy z multiair (to w ogóle skandal) , klimatyzacja i bluetooth żyją własnym życiem. Samochody bezwypadkowe i z małym przebiegiem, serwis aso to bagno. Na koniec, w przeciwieństwie do bmw, Alfa nie stanie w polu na amen, lecz doturla się do celu. Pozdro

[@Biaigio]

The problem for Alfa Romeo is that the people really do not care about the real car qualities.....they just prefer to have a nice navigator instead of a double wishbone suspension. Good Review!

[@mohamedomar2367]

Can agree more

[@Lostaunau_gal]

I love my alfa! Got my stelvio 4 months ago and haven't looked back It's so fun to drive and you're right all you want is to go fast! 😎

[@phantomjosh2148]

Massachusetts

[@23Piccolina]

I'd take the Alfa Romeo. Audi's are not bad, but not an Alfa.

[@dinopappous6639]

Audi = VW ALFA = FERRARI

[@josephpae6878]

@@dinopappous6639 alfa = fiat Audi = vw

[@mouhcinezaeria7303]

@@josephpae6878 llsslsl19epepdp

[@audiquattro2003]

@@josephpae6878 exactly. And I'm italian.

[@dinopappous6639]

@@audiquattro2003 You are DRINKING THE GERMAN KOOL AID !!! Stelvio and Giulia developed by the late great Sergio Marchionne that commissioned a FERRARI SKUNKWORKS TEAM to develop new Alfas from the ground up !!! Class leading chassis, steering, performance, design, etc, etc, etc... The true legacy CANNOT BE DENIED !!! Porsche + Audi = GLORIFIED VW ALFA = FERRARI !!!! FORZA ALFA BABY !!!! THE KING IS BACK !!!!

[@samsos5796]

Alfa Romeo Stelvio all the way!!! love it!!

[@fulviovalenziano4579]

I agree 100% with the review. I’m driving the second sStelvio in 3 yrs and I had no issues. It’s the 210hp diesel but electronics is basically the same across the whole range. The only issue I had with the first one was with an engine problem that was sometimes signaled by the board computer that eventually I found out to be caused by poor quality AdBkue. Apart for this no issues.i had colleagues driving VW, Audi, BMW with serious issues that required immediate service . Unlike my Stelvio. So those that keep commenting about reliability should think twice. According to a survey in the UK Alfa Giulia and Stelvio have been found more reliable than most German brands. It’s perfect ? No I would still do a better job on some materials in the interiors, but apart from that I have no remarks. And if Audi has better infotainment, we should keep in mind that it’s way cheaper to develop some software fro a fancy touch screen than a state of the art chassis like the Stelvio has. All aluminum body panels and carbon transmission shaft absorb a larger slice for the budget than a silly touch screen and power steering column. But, again, if I was to buy something different I would definitely put the Q5 at the top of my list

[@mohamedomar2367]

You are spot on about the Audi infotainment to driving mechanism of Alfa romeo

[@leonvandenbogaert9604]

Yes the Stelvio is love every day, such a great car to have. It is our daily drive car, in weekend the Giulia 🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@Frangrance]

Still remember when I drove my first Giulia, at a dealership in 2016. 500 meters into driving I started thinking "what is this? how is this car turning???". I was shocked, it felt so good it was almost unreal (and I came from a nice BMW 1 series). In 2018 I got a Giulia. Still love it. Now in 2022 I bought a Stelvio just because I want more practicality.

[@Alfisti4]

Alfa Romeo is passion ❤ 🇮🇹👍🎖

[@josephpae6878]

Do u like rottweiler

[@Alfisti4]

@@josephpae6878 Of course my friend

[@dinopappous6639]

@@Alfisti4 Joseph Pae is a GERMAN TROLL !!!

[@SeitaridisGeorge]

Sorry to all German cars fans but come on… Alfa Romeo Stelvio is Monica Bellucci, Audi Q5 is Angela Merkel.

[@SamCarLegion]

Hahhaha good one

[@salvatorebisci2611]

Hahaha is true!

[@kizo172]

Lol

[@nunziogalioto1901]

😅😅

[@yes8032]

No problem your opinion man 👍

[@Ruido-rosa]

STELVIO TOP ❤️

[@mattiasamiolo5277]

I think that the discriminant to make a choice is the smile that comes up when you sit in it. The choice is only one, Stelvio 🇮🇹

[@drewwerner1578]

I looked at both and went with the Stelvio. The Alfa is much more dynamic in its driving and puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. So far 15k miles and its been perfect. Winter driving in Vail has been no problem but the dry handling is incredible always. Italian design is beautiful and unique.

[@rrowicki9442]

What engine did you choose?

[@ryanhogrefe2614]

I bought a Ti Lusso a couple months ago and am in love with the Alfa. It is an absolute joy to drive. It is unique and a head turner. Nobody will ask you about your Audi or BMW. People will stop you and ask about the Stelvio all the time.

[@Andy-xb5qg]

Another important point you haven’t mentioned: on the Alfa the engine is behind the front axis what reduces significantly the weight in the front of the vehicle, making it very nimble and pleasant to drive. It’s not the case on the Audi. Thanks for sharing this nice video!

[@IMGROWN3232]

I really like both. One thing is for certain, tech gets old and outdated while a good driving experience grows an appreciation that never gets old and outdated....(unless you buy the newest version or another good driving experience.) =+)

[@LemironStarling]

very good point ;-)

[@survival1485]

STELVIO😎🤙🏼

[@lucagiuliano8152]

Stelvio. This is my car! ♥️

[@franksavvy]

I do love the Audi nav. cluster but Stelvio drivers absolutely love the graceful design of both the interior and exterior. The drive quality including the handling makes you fall in love every day…And the paddle shifters in dynamic manual mode is beyond amazing

[@javiermuguetaunzue]

I agree, both are great cars but driving an Alfa is a different thing, and I can say it according to my experience with the cars I've had since 2000: Alfa 156 > Alfa GT > BMW X1> BMW X4 > Stelvio

[@svenvet8497]

I have Stelvio with that engine. One thing not mentioned here, where it excels the most compared to many other suvs is the handling and the grip it has when cornering. If you like driving sporty, but still want something a little bit higher if the ground Stelvio simply has no alternative (at least at the price level, Macan is close but much more expensive)

[@scorpionking8661]

Just bought a new Stelvio. Love it! Handles like a car and Is quick! Looks beautiful as well. 🇮🇹🇮🇹👍

[@jordantitchener2990]

I’ve had my 2020 Stelvio Nero Edizione Ti sport since August. The road response is unlike anything and can handle incredible well during the West Coast winters. It feels like I have amnesia and can’t recall what I drove prior to having “Stella” in my life 😃.

[@lionellegrand3734]

Stelvio......

[@everypc]

Once you experience the Alfa Romeo driving feeling, you can't accept anymore any other VW car. Reliability? Forget '90 alfas, these Cars are Now engineered with italian style and passion, with almost 80% parts coming fromGermany. You live just once, Enjoy driving.

[@fulviovalenziano4579]

Well actually it’s not so many. I remember another video showing the share by country of the components. 55% are from Italy. The rest from Germany, France, Japan, US and Canada. Where they are made is not that important. What matters is quality standards and assurance. I have many contacts with some guys that work at the Alfa plant in Cassino and I was told that quality checks and processes are up to the highest standards with nothing to envy to German makes. Some weeks ago a customer of mine said a stupid but true phrase. At least for Europe: this car is fantastic. If she had a BMW badge on it competitors wouldn’t sell any more cars. Unfortunately I have to agree. Germans have built up a reputation especially in the past 15 years and now just live on that. But trust me, I speak often to ex BMW o Mercedes owners and all say quality and reliability are not what they used to be. Ask a Mercedes owner if the fancy MBUX is so great....

[@andifront4879]

@@fulviovalenziano4579 absolutley true!!!

[@terraoutlaw]

Alfa Romeo is the best luxury brand. Greetings from Germany ...

[@MSYTGTA]

Luxury where?😂😂😂😂Fiat alfa

[@MSYTGTA]

@Ian 56 audi is only luxury

[@jrgensenbo2999]

Scanti_Audi; "Audi is only luxury" - so is an expensive sofa - but I wouldn't drive in it 😜

[@yes8032]

@@MSYTGTA true

[@marantamil459]

@@MSYTGTAvw audi

[@StatusCrew2k3]

Alfa Romeo is taking over the market with everything. Speed/comfort/looks/visibility and the prices is right

[@Liban46227]

I got the alfa stelvio ti in red fantastic car Only one thing i wish if a bit louder . Handeling is fantastic and fun The ti got limited slip diff and all wheel drive but rear bias only up to 50% of torque goes to front wheels when necessary .

[@krypton0707]

Great review. Come from an Audi A5 Cabrio, radical change but loving the Stelvio thus far!

[@kizo172]

Thank you very much Sam. Best choice of cars for comparison. I mysel love Alfas too and as Jeremy Clarkson said, every car enthusiast should own an Alfa. Cheers

[@iamyoda66]

The Stelvio is gorgeous with handling the Q5 can’t touch. The only competitor it has is the Porsche Macan, the Audi Q5 is more of a Lexus RX competitor. Very different types of cars.

[@nelly_6669]

I’d say a good competitor for Stelvio would be Maserati Levante but that’s of course another price range

[@jjchockey]

@@nelly_6669 not even remotely close. Drive them and you will see what I mean. The Stelvio/Giulia are all about the driving dynamics. The Maserati is a pig.

[@theLEGOguy22]

Had a previous generation Q5. 2.0 T and needed a new engine after 60,000 kms. Audi refused to pay and we went to court and they ended up paying. I’ll never buy an Audi again - massively overrated. I bought an Alfa Guilia QV. It’s amazing. Quality and engineering is way better than Audi.

[@nelly_6669]

Just got my Stelvio 21 on monday and I’M IN LOVE 🤩😍

[@Am-ok7ip]

Sir your channel deserve more than 1 million subscribers I really like watching your videos thank you 🙏🏼

[@SamCarLegion]

Thank you

[@hokieplaya]

IMO style wise the AR Stelvio knocks not only the Q5 but everything else in its category out of the park!

[@SamCarLegion]

It’s a sxy car for sure

[@MrLameNut]

AGREED!!

[@miks564]

I think it's not only style wise. I think there's no SUV better than this one in terms of handling (dynamics).

[@rinatbigfish]

@@miks564 maybe only Macan)

[@miks564]

@@rinatbigfish Maybe, maybe not. Porsche made a good product out of it, but the Macan is built over the multipurpose VW MLB platform. Stelvio is built over the Giorgio platform (designed by ex-Ferrari engineer) created specifically for Alfa Romeo brand re-launch with the Giulia Quadrifoglio. A platform born to be dynamically very competent with the engine sitting behind the front axle for perfect weight distribution per axle and RWD bias, which the Stelvio has.

[@jaymahabir9966]

Alfa for me thanks.

[@gregorythomas4470]

I strongly considered the Porsche Macan however after driving both, I can definitely say that the Alfa is much more engaging and capable. This might surprise or even offend some but the difference was rather stark. That Macan would have been my tenth Porsche purchase. I just found the Alfa to be a better SPORTS utility vehicle. So, it’s not at all fair to call the Stelvio a baby Macan. It’s a different but equally worthy entrant into the very crowded SUV arena.

[@djb1779]

I was intending to get a Mayan, but chose the Stelvio this week!

[@fatgoose8983]

I have a Stelvio Ti and a Giulia QV. The best of both worlds. The average person doesn't get what an Alfa is. Sorry that Q5 looks terrible..

[@antoniourciuoli3216]

Stelvio al top.... come guida e originalità....♥️👍

[@gianmarcofalasca7448]

You have to try the Alfa Romeo on CORNERS! If you only drive it in straight roads, you're somehow wasting it.

[@johndoe53831]

It is impossible for a real petrolhead to drive both of these cars and finally choose Audi. I remember when I tested Stelvio, Q5, XC60 and NX. I didn't want to leave Stelvio, it was gorgeous, the way it accelerates and steers... And thanks for checking the noise level, it is very important for me but rarely verified by reviewers.

[@rrowicki9442]

What was your thoughts on q5 after test drive? Can you compare Alfa to all of them?

[@Smoking_Lofi]

@@rrowicki9442 I have quite literally driven hundreds of cars. Almost every car you normally see on the road, I’ve driven it (more than once). The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti is the best bang for the buck SUV on the market.

[@tomholtom7811]

Brilliant video. Really enjoyed that. I wasn't aware of the wireless charging and touch screen in the Alfa. Very tempting over here in the UK. Just as rare this side of the pond where as German mid SUVs are everywhere.

[@nunziogalioto1901]

I take the Alfaromeo Stelvio, look better and drive with character, the Audi q5 is to boring

[@yes8032]

The Q5 is not boring

[@MauriceBln1]

You're right about the optics, but always the Audi when it comes to quality.

[@nunziogalioto1901]

@@MauriceBln1 if you saying that Audi feel premium in the cabin, agree with you, but if you saying that Audi quality is better than Alfaromeo, I disagree....engine, trasmission, electronics and components are both in the same standard, design, drivebility, and character, The Stelvio is an other league

[@MauriceBln1]

@@nunziogalioto1901 I meant the quality in the interior and the materials. I drove both cars. As far as the driving experience is concerned, Alfa is great.

[@fulviovalenziano4579]

Are you sure you checked all details in the Audi? Can you give an example? I agree that Audi interiors look great, but I checked the details and I didn’t see better materials. Assembly is possibly better, and this is typical for Audi. But new Q5 with the old one I saw a major step down in the materials. Of course if you look at it thinking that because it’s Audi it’s got to be better it’s another story..... PS I’m driving my second Stelvio and the MY 2020 has even better materials and no noise at all like some idiots try to imply....

[@alraymond1618]

Just got the Alfa TI Sport...Love it so far

[@pinog.4376]

Alfa Romeo Stelvio 🍀

[@Klonek]

I can mute the voice for the whole video and I know the answer which one is better. Your smile while accelerating in Alfa says everything :-) Maybe the infotainment is slower in Stelvio. But look at this tablet in Audi... Would you like to look at it every single day?

[@miks564]

Stelvio's infotainment (since 2020) is very fast. What is slow is the touch recognition panel. If you use the dial in the center console, you'll see how fast and responsive it is.

[@miks564]

great honest review. Thanks! I don’t know how you guys measure the boot space. In Europe the Audi has 550l. and the Stelvio 525l. That’s only 25 litres more for the Audi (4% more space).

[@SamCarLegion]

Thank you

[@miks564]

@@SamCarLegion Also worth mentioning that you get the 550Lt of the Audi boot space is with the rear seat in the most forward position. ...but they always push it to the back position for the videos precisely to show how roomy it is for the rear passengers while still "selling" the maximum boot space which of course doesn't match the seat position. You can't have both.

[@paulgregory777]

I think you mean, 'the Audi has 525l'... but your conclusion is correct.

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

The only thing missing with the Q5 even in 2022 is the lack of being able to add the Red Calipers when you have the Technik and the S-Line Black pkg, I think Audi should add this. It’s available for the Q5 55 TFSI e and the SQ5 so why not ? 🤷🏼‍♂️. Great review 👍🏻

[@dinopappous6639]

OMG !!! This didn't take too long !!! AT 1:10 HELGA vs Sophia Loren.....NEXT !!!!

[@MrRsv4]

Alfa...tutta la vita!! 1000 volte più bella!!!

[@johnblaze6269]

I own a base 2.0t q5, driven a 2020 Alfa Romeo 2.0t. The Alfa is faster and handles better, also looks better, but to live with everyday (I drive a lot and have 3 person family) my q5 is more practical. Mind you it’s a 2016

[@theLEGOguy22]

Good luck with that engine and the oil consumption issue. You’ll need a full engine rebuild. I had one. Worst car I’ve ever owned.

[@johnblaze6269]

@@theLEGOguy22 what year was yours? And did you keep up with the maintenance? Mine gets fresh oil every 5k

[@miks564]

@@johnblaze6269 My Italian cars get fresh (100% synthetic) oil every year or every 16kkm whatever comes first - exactly as stated in the manual. But I do not want to make any recommendation for VAG engines.

[@paulgregory777]

@@theLEGOguy22 I have a 2.0TDi Q5... and they run forever. But you are mistaken about the 2.0t oil issue. It is a poor feature (on some 2.0t's)... but they still last forever, and there's plenty of proof of that.

[@BojanBojovic]

Audi is a great car overall. But no comparison with the Alfa when it comes to driving feel and enjoyment.

[@patriziobucher2145]

Alfas have an unbelievable driving experience, sportiveiness and design. Technology and space can be easily improved for Alfas. Though, I doubt, Audi can improve driving experience, engine and design. Germans are not good at this.

[@miks564]

Space doesn't need improving. It is up there with the competitors. In this case, for instance, it has just 4% less cargo space than the Q5.

[@admirshema]

Alfa Romeo 🍀❤

[@19mati67]

You can also get a way better deal on an Alfa. In US, around 23% off msrp. I will be getting one soon.

[@SamCarLegion]

Nice! Congratulations

[@marcodipasquale230]

I bought a 2019 Alfa Romeo stelvio ti lusso a month ago. I absolutely love it. Only thing is my sunroof makes a radel noise in my cabin when I drive it. It doesn't make it when the roof is open only when its closed.

[@frankiejay015]

The Stelvio is gorgeous and driving excitement. The Audi is better built, better fit and finish, better tech. I'll take the Stelvio. 🤓🖖

[@marino4691]

love that he did the cabin noise test. alfa

[@PierooriginalItaly]

❤ Alfa Romeo 🇮🇹👍

[@pauldaviesvoiceover]

Alfa wins again 🇮🇹 Nice video and well explained.

Stelvio all day❤️

[@KooKupFPS]

Got my stelvio about a month ago love every drive

[@ryanc0oper93]

Great comparison, thank you for this amazing effort! I was quite surprised by the noise test, I quite frankly expected the Audio to be quieter. I test drove a Stelvio but the 2018 model and thought it was quite noisy inside but I guess they fixed it.

[@miks564]

Yeap, that was one of the improvements since 2020. At least with the Veloce trim (or TI Sport as called there). For the base model, you still might have to pick the noise reduction package as an extra (but it's not expensive). The interiors also went up a notch and same for the central console. No more squeaking sounds. 😊

[@Makesense935]

I’ll always choose my Audi Q5. Absolutely love it

[@pnwrider8346]

So I have a 2018 Stelvio, Lusso and my wife just bought a ‘22 Q5, sline premium, the AR is more luxurious, and I can soften the suspension, in D mode or drive in A mode, my wife agrees with these, I don’t have enough time in the Audi yet to see if I can feel the difference between Dynamic and comfort in there. Back seat and cargo areas are definitely more spacious For me the difference is I feel in a cockpit in the AR, as opposed to on a chair in a big box in the Audi, and the handling and turn in is much faster, my Lusso has leather everywhere, and out does all the plastic in the audi, But the mild hybrid I Q5 is better reactive to initial throttle from a stop, the AR has an annoying throttle delay, tolerable in D mode, but practically infuriating in A mode. For fun it’s AR all the way, better weight distribution, and RWD biased. accepting the throttle lag as a compromise, for space , stop and go, and hauling adults around, the Q5,accepting the compromise of more plastic, and the visual pain of the stuck on screen, and it’s nose heavy and FWD biased

[@justinwhite7771]

I own both in 2020. I like them both very well. Audi is more comfortable but my Stelvio is so much more fun to drive.

[@pnwrider8346]

Same , plus my Lusso is much nicer inside

[@louiscloete3942]

My mouth is watering; I can't wait to test drive the Stelvio, and eventually buy one.

[@zemunusrcu3805]

Alfa is something new, Audi become boring with the same line

[@iraeich]

Alfa today and everyday!

[@VegasStacker702]

I had an alfa Guilla it was ok but the interior lacks the luxury of an audi. I now have the Audi SQ5 and I love it

[@miks564]

You had a Giulia and you don't know how to write the name of the model? 😉 Alfa Romeo updated the interiors on the models starting in 2020. They're considerably better. ...but that's only for those who like the simplicity of the interior design. Anyway, the infotainment and dashboard on the Audi is still superior - not the rest though.

[@emmanueladjaye6957]

Just bought my wife a Si sport. I drive a Macan turbo. I’m falling in love with the Stelvio

[@rinatbigfish]

I had a regular makan 2L. Tell me how do you like Stelvio compared to him? Where is the best build quality in the cabin?

[@pnwrider8346]

@@rinatbigfishdid you get the Macan? Sure The P car may give you more cred, but drivers know the Stelvio handles much better

[@djpiecia]

6:25 You don't care about notify other drivers about your plans e.g. to change traffic lane or make turn out . Gearshift paddle make it impossible to easy use blinker. Stelvio is for exBMW owners that feel sorry about E36/E46 they sold out .

[@martinzhao6436]

Personally I prefer the old Q5 front looking style. I have one 2019 SQ5.

[@SamCarLegion]

Nice

[@jamesterakazis6624]

Nice review Sam...as a "driver" I find the Audi's nav screen to be a bit obtrusive and from a design standpoint I'm not a fan of the German "throw an iPad on top of the center stack" look.....

[@b.l.f.1698]

Alfa Romeo.. The whole day 🤣👍🍾😎.. The whole new year 😂👏!

[@Standoff-gr4be]

Audi is number 1... l love it💯

[@raspielainen]

Sam, your paddle up shifts totally qualifies for some kind of award :) Can't come up with the category though.

[@SamCarLegion]

Thanks :)

[@miks564]

The brakes on the Stelvio are fly-by-wire, they need some "get used to"... ...and the Q5 is the one looking like a Macan. They share the same exact platform from VW. The Stelvio on the other hand, shares the Giorgio platform from the Giulia and it is on another level in terms of dynamic driving. Having more power than the closest Macan in terms of price and Q5 also helps (280hp vs 252hp).

[@SamCarLegion]

I think the Stelvio looks like macan

[@miks564]

Sam, checing both still frames of you in the back seat of the cars, I can see the Alfa is a bit tighter with the front seats. But as an easy access, precisely the contrary of what you're saying about the back design of the entry door. Yes the Stelvio is curve, but is more angled back than in the Q5. Check both images for yourself. 😁 ...and you also have to dunk down entering and exiting the Q5. Check your own video and see for yourself. Also, the Q5 seems to have the back seat pushed all the way back (it's adjustable), which of course completely voids the advantage of the bigger trunk space. You can't have both at the same time. ...And it's not 25.1 cubic feet of space in the back. It's 550l (with the rear seat pushed forward, not backward) ...which translates to 19.4 cubic feet, not 24.1.

[@brianellis1257]

This thing is quick, nice and agile!! On a straight road, the natural home of all Audi’s, don’t like corners.....

[@COMBATTENTE83]

W Alfa

[@dannykim8247]

Thanks Sam, this is the video I've been looking for! The lease on my 2018 Audi Q5 ends in 6 months and I planned to get a 2021 Q5 cuz I love it that much. After watching this video, I will seriously consider the Stelvio. I just hope the current deals on the 2020 Stelvio ($12000 CDN discount and 1% finance) are still around in the summer.

[@miks564]

They will for sure, because a bigger improvement for this model is expected for 2022. Probably a refreshed look, LED matrix front headlights (current ones got top rating because they're great, directional and all that, but they're still bi-xenon), better infotainment ...and hybrid variants with higher combined power. I'm expecting a ~400hp model in between this TI Sport and the Quadrifoglio. ...but I've decided to go for this model already. It's mature and it's awsome.

[@Frangrance]

what did you get, at the end? ;)

[@h.mutawa866]

I remember seeing an alfa on the road, needless to say I almost made an accident having my eyes locked onto it...

[@HA-hn7km]

Alfo Stelvio Ti SportrRocks....Ferrari experience guys....Excellant in every way. ....5 STARS....already own two....2019 and now 2021.

[@KM-lz2ch]

Hands down, the Stelvio is one sexy beast! Looks like you're in a sports car. The only downfall I see is that it looks like it's really small inside. Would be fun to rent for a weekend roadtrip when you want to zip around! However, the Audi seems to be a more comfortable ride and passenger friendly. But damn that Stelvio is sexy!😈

[@musamusa2961]

Thank You Almighty God for blessing me I will buy one of each of them

[@twochaudiomg2578]

should you need to worry about the engine 4 cylinder with a turbo ?

[@audiquattro2003]

Q5 all the way...have one and 100% satisfied. (Had a Stelvio too...Remember that on an SUV It doesnt matter if the car Is more or less fun to drive...it's a SUV,wake up!)

[@raspielainen]

SUV - "Sport Utility Vehicle". Q5 takes all sport out of it though. Don't despare, you keep 2 of 3.

[@audiquattro2003]

@@raspielainen SUV was Smart Utility Vehicle in the origin...don't despare fiattaro. However the car Is still "fun" to drive even if you don't break the record at the ring...Q5 way more comfortable than the Stelvio,also for the steering and that,dear mate,matters more than how the car drives on the track on these cars.

[@dinopappous6639]

@@audiquattro2003 Audi fails from the chassis up....based on a FWD VW platform can never compete with Stelvio designed by FERRARI ENGINEERS !!!!

[@audiquattro2003]

@@dinopappous6639 you believe to the whole Ferrari story? Wasnt the same for the Ghibli too? Listen,I'm Italian and if you are not you cannot know how those companies are working...like fiat alfa etc they are all dead companies,trust me. Lancia and Maserati too. Ferrari Is still alive thx God ,still I don't wanna Rain on someone's parade but...trust me,It Is not true. No "Giorgio" platform means "Ferrari engineered". and even if It was, Remember that Audi collaborates with Porsche Lamborghini and Bugatti whenever they want to...Is this a sort of "let's see Who has It bigger" thing?

[@dinopappous6639]

@@audiquattro2003 ....I cannot believe how brainwashed and clueless you are.... the Germans are destroying your mind.... Ghibli uses many parts from Chrysler...it's gussied up like VW does for Audi....LIPSTICK ON A PIG !!! Another example...Every automaker shares components across its various brands to cut costs. Jump in a $370,000 Bentley Mulsanne and the navigation screen will look conspicuously similar to the one in a $20,000 Volkswagen Jetta (Volkswagen Group owns both companies). In addition to saving everyone some money, automakers know that exactly zero people will test drive both cars and notice the sharing. But the Giorgio platform came from FERRARI FOR ALFA ROMEO EXCLUSIVELY !!! Please don't be a SHEEP...Think for yourself....ALFA BLOWS AWAY THE GERMANS !!!

[@marcinkurek4271]

I read all these comments and the vast majority of them write that they prefer Stelvio (including me, my wife has an A5, I definitely prefer my Stelvio), so tell me what the point is, the Q5 sells much better. Alpha fans themselves write here, or is it just one thing to write comments, life is another and boredom wins?

[@miks564]

Most people want a car as a mean of transportation. ...and follow the herd where everybody says the German cars are the best even if they're not. ...but they're at least amongst the best in "perceived quality" (built quality) ...and that's what sells for the common folk despite cars being more than that. As an example, just for the sake of reliability, I generally prefer an Italian car than a German one. ...and the reason might be quite simple. Since the last 30 or 40 years, the Italian car industry is putting a lot of effort in that front, where maybe the inverse is happening with the German car industry. If you have an A.L.F.A. (Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili) it's probably because you have a driver's mindset and actually enjoy driving beyond the simple need to go from A to B. That's a minority and makes it harder to spread positive opinions. Another factor is of course, economics. Depreciation makes it more expensive to own an Italian car - that's a price I'm willing to pay, but I understand it might not be the first option for many car enthusiasts.

[@cad1llacstatus]

Pass on both ! My Q8 ftw 👌

[@coolsnow141]

I have SQ5 TDI 300 hp but Stelvio is TOP i rly want this IT car😳