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

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!

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.

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.

The Audi is nice but the Alfa is LOVE!

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!!

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

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

Stelvio Is the best

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 😉

Alfa Romeo ❤👌

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

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! 😎

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!

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

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.

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

Alfa Romeo is passion ❤ 🇮🇹👍🎖

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

German cars: Efficiency. Italian cars: Sex. Game over.

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

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 🇮🇹

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.) =+)

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

STELVIO TOP ❤️

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.

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

Stelvio. This is my car! ♥️

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.

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 😃.

STELVIO😎🤙🏼

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

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!

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

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

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)

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

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.

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

Stelvio......

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 👍🏻

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 .

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

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

Alfa for me thanks.

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.

Got my stelvio about a month ago love every drive

I agree with your assessment. Very well done.

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

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?

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

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.

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

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

I really hope that for the update of the Stelvio in 2022 they will actually do what they say: new infotainment and new mild-hybrid motors !

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.

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.

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.

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).

‘For people that don’t know this... you’re supposed to catch up to the speed of the traffic’ - nice subtle poke 🤣

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

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

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

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..

Alfa Romeo Stelvio 🍀

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

Good video (very useful), but you SO NEED a better camera or maybe better editing?!? The colours are all over the place...

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.....

Great review

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

Alfa Romeo 🍀❤

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

Really good review

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.

Awesome vid, would you go the q5 e over the alfa? Especially on how they drive.

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.

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.

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

Giorgio Plat Vs MQBs Plat..Modena vs Ingolstadt. Very good review!

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

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

EPIC FAIL @ 3:13...Regarding the Stelvio our reviewer states .."At the front end we have this massive grill...." While standing next to the HIDDEOUS EGG CRATE MASSIVE AUDI GRILL THAT GOES ON FOR MILES AND MILES !!!!

Alfa wins again 🇮🇹 Nice video and well explained.

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

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

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

Stelvio all day❤️

Stelvio vs Rdx, anytime soon, Sam ? How about a 0-60? Would really apreciate, since i'm torn between those two driver's SUV, which are leading the pack, in terms of performance. Thank you for your great channel

I have a Giulia but I might get a Stelvio in a few years for the space. I drove a Stelvio as a loaner. It's very quiet and drives ok in the standard modes. However, if you throw it in D mode and start to mess around with it, it definitely comes alive big time. The only thing that I don't love is how small the rear window is, but that's about it?

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

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

Anyone have expertise with towing on these vehicles? I want a stelvio but the Q5 can haul 4400 lbs. I wish the Stelvio could do more than 3000lbs :/

Alfa: an opera of Giuseppe Verdi Audi: das Ordnungsamt That‘s all

Audi is number 1... l love it💯

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).

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.

W Alfa

Alfa today and everyday!

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

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

Alfa has its own style and design no doubt ... hope the Tonale will be great too as well!!