Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Chevrolet Tahoe: Specs Compared
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The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 24 mpg for the Chevrolet Tahoe, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2018–2026
Alfa Romeo Stelvio
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 22 configurations
2015–2026
Chevrolet Tahoe
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 77 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Alfa Romeo Stelvio | Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg ✓ | 24 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 29 mpg ✓ | 28 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,050 ✓ | $3,250 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 359 g/mi ✓ | 421 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI | SIDI, 3.0, SIDI; Municipal, SIDI; Stop-Start |
| Transmissions | Automatic 8-spd | Automatic 10-spd, Automatic 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium | Premium, Regular, Diesel |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2018–2026 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 22 | 77 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Chevrolet Tahoe dimensions and size
The Chevrolet Tahoe is 26 inches longer than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio on a wheelbase 9.8 inches longer, and 1,884.9 lbs heavier. At over 200 inches, the larger of the two is past the comfortable limit of a standard 192-inch single garage bay once you allow walking room.
| Dimension | Alfa Romeo Stelvio (2026) | Chevrolet Tahoe (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.6 in | 210.6 in | 26 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 74.8 in | 81.1 in | 6.3 in |
| Height | 65 in | 75.6 in | 10.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | 120.9 in | 9.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,660 lbs | 5,545 lbs | 1,885 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs Chevrolet Tahoe: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Alfa Romeo Stelvio burns about $3,050 of fuel annually against $3,250 for the Chevrolet Tahoe. That $200 yearly gap compounds to roughly $1,000 over five years and $1,600 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City versus highway split: the Chevrolet Tahoe is the stronger commuter at 22 mpg city, while the Alfa Romeo Stelvio pulls ahead on the interstate at 29 mpg highway. If most of your driving is stop-and-go traffic the city figure is the one to weigh; for long-distance highway mileage the reverse is true, and the two vehicles effectively swap places depending on how you drive.
Powertrain choice: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is recorded with 1 distinct engine configuration (SIDI), the Chevrolet Tahoe with 4 (SIDI, 3.0, SIDI; Municipal). Across 22 recorded Alfa Romeo Stelvio configurations and 77 for the Chevrolet Tahoe, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is offered with All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, the Chevrolet Tahoe with Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Tailpipe emissions: at their cleanest configurations the Alfa Romeo Stelvio emits 359 g/mile of CO2 versus 421 g/mile for the Chevrolet Tahoe. Emissions track fuel consumption almost exactly, so the cleaner vehicle here is also the cheaper one to fuel.
Stelvio vs Tahoe: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio or the Chevrolet Tahoe?
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 24 mpg for the Chevrolet Tahoe, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $200 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio runs about $3,050 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,250 for the Chevrolet Tahoe — a difference of roughly $200 per year.
What engines do the Stelvio and Tahoe offer?
Alfa Romeo Stelvio: SIDI. Chevrolet Tahoe: SIDI, 3.0, SIDI; Municipal, SIDI; Stop-Start.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Alfa Romeo Stelvio as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and the Chevrolet Tahoe as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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