Most performance-focused luxury SUVs force drivers to make a choice between excitement and efficiency. The 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio makes a compelling case for having both. Beneath its unmistakably Italian styling is a turbocharged 280-horsepower engine, standard all-wheel drive, and the sharp driving dynamics that have long defined the Stelvio. Yet despite its performance credentials, it still returns a competitive 9.6 L/100 km combined and offers an estimated 656 kilometres of driving range. Here's a closer look at the numbers behind one of the most engaging SUVs in its segment, from the team at Alfa Romeo of Toronto.

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2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Fuel Economy Summary

What Drives the Stelvio's Efficiency?

The Stelvio's efficiency starts with its engine. The 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder produces its peak torque of 306 pound-feet at just 2,000 rpm, meaning the engine operates in its most efficient range during the moderate throttle inputs of everyday highway driving.

Unlike larger displacement engines that need to work harder to produce torque, the turbo four achieves strong output with less fuel under everyday conditions while still delivering full performance when the driver asks for it.

The 8-speed automatic transmission manages gear selection efficiently, keeping the engine in its optimal operating range at highway speeds. The Stelvio's Q4 AWD system is also rear-biased under normal conditions, running primarily as a rear-wheel-drive vehicle and only transferring power forward in 0.15 seconds when conditions demand it. This engineering avoids the constant parasitic drag of a permanently engaged full-time AWD system, contributing to the Stelvio's competitive highway efficiency.

The Stelvio's 1,818-kilogram curb weight also plays a role. Less mass to accelerate and decelerate means less fuel burned in the stop-and-go conditions of city driving.

Real-World Range for Toronto Drivers

With a 63L fuel tank and 9.6 L/100km combined, the Stelvio's estimated 656 kilometres of range covers substantial ground between fill-ups:

• Toronto to Ottawa (~450 km one way)
• Toronto to Montreal (~540 km one way)
• Toronto to Niagara Falls and back (~255 km)
• Toronto to Muskoka and back (~450 km)

Experience the 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio at Alfa Romeo of Toronto

The 2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio is available to test drive at Alfa Romeo of Toronto. Contact us or call us at 866-474-1963 to experience the Stelvio yourself. Visit us at 550 Adelaide St E, Toronto, ON, and our knowledgeable product specialists will be happy to help make your vehicle-buying experience smooth and stress-free.