Alfa Romeo Stelvio — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Alfa Romeo's mid-size family SUV, sharing its chassis with the Giulia saloon for sporty driving dynamics.
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the brand's first production SUV, built on the Giorgio platform shared with the Giulia saloon. It offers class-leading handling for a high-riding vehicle.
It features Alfa's Q4 all-wheel-drive system, which drives the rear wheels under normal conditions and transfers torque to the front wheels only when slip is detected.
Real-world fuel economy averages around 39 MPG for the JTDM diesel models, while the sporty 280hp 2.0-litre petrol models return around 27 MPG under mixed driving cycles.
TL;DR
27 MPG
Real-world petrol
39 MPG
Real-world diesel
64L
Tank capacity
£87.55
Full tank (petrol)
23.0p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Alfa Romeo Stelvio achieves an estimated 27 MPG (petrol) and 39 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 64-litre tank completely costs approximately £87.55 (petrol) or £90.94 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
27
Real-world MPG
Petrol
31.4
Official WLTP
Petrol
39
Real-world MPG
Diesel
46.3
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1152 | £828 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1704 | £1226 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2303 | £1656 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3455 | £2485 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £4607 | £3313 |
| Full tank (64L) | £87.55 | £90.94 |
| Cost per mile | 23.0p | 16.6p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Stelvio compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Stelvio
Avoid heavy throttle inputs; the Stelvio is relatively lightweight but still suffers from SUV drag.
Utilize Advanced Efficiency mode on the DNA dial for standard daily commutes.
Ensure tyre tracking is correct to prevent scrubbing on wide 19 or 20-inch wheels.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Alfa Romeo Stelvio achieving ~27 MPG real-world, if you fill 51 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.10
Gross saving on fuel
£0.69
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.41
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 22 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio achieves approximately 27 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 31.4 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 39 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio has a fuel tank of 64 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £87.55. Diesel costs approximately £90.94 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs approximately £1704 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2303. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
In a Alfa Romeo Stelvio doing ~27 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 51-litre fill nets approximately £4.41 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 22 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Alfa Romeo Stelvio cost per mile in fuel?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs approximately 23.0p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £6.90 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is 31.4 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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