First glances can be deceiving. The 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio seemingly shares an identical engine suite to one of its main rivals: the 2020 Volvo XC60 Momentum T6. Both feature a 2.0L inline-four that’s bolstered by turbocharged technology; and each offers an eight-speed automatic transmission. This should assure similar economy outputs from their all-wheel configurations. Drivers will quickly discover, however, that things are not always as they seem. The 2020 Stelvio earns up to 10.8 L/100 km (22 MPG) in the city and 8.3 L/100km (28 MPG) on the highway. Its AWD system is fitted with Start/Stop technology – which automatically shuts down the engine when it begins to idle. This helps to reduce overall gas consumption, allowing the platform to more efficiently manage its resources; and that allows drivers to spend less time searching for a station pump. Comparatively, the 2020 Volvo XC60 Momentum T6 delivers only 11.7 L/100km (20 MPG) and 8.7 L/100km (27 MPG) with its AWD trim. This proves a decisive downgrade from the Stelvio and it will impact every adventure. Discover superior AWD performance in the new Stelvio. Contact Alfa Romeo of Winnipeg to schedule a test-drive in this class-leading platform today.
