2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio vs. Stelvio Quadrifoglio
Most luxury carmakers have a performance division that builds modified versions of the mainstream models. But the extent to which these models are modified can vary quite a bit, and for some, the extent of the “extra performance” turns out to be just a few styling tweaks. But the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio delivers serious performance. Not that this should come as a surprise, the standard Stelvio already comes with superb driving dynamics. In this, it lives up to its name, which comes from one of the best driving roads in the world, the Stelvio Pass. Quadrifoglio means four-leaf clover in Italian, and comes from the four-leaf clovers that Alfa Romeo painted on their race cars to give the drivers good luck, a practice that dates back a hundred years.
Stelvio VS Stelvio Quadrifoglio: The Numbers
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| 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Sprint RWD | VS | 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio |
| 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 | Engine | 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 |
| 280 | Horsepower | 505 |
| 306 LB-FT | Torque | 443 LB-FT |
| 5.5 seconds | 0-60 Time | 3.6 seconds |
| 144 mph | Top Speed | 176 mph |
| 13 inches / 12.5 inches | Brakes (front / rear) | 14.2 inches / 13.8 inches |
| $44,775 | Starting MSRP | $87,875 |
At the heart of the differences between the Stelvio and the Stelvio Quadrifoglio is the engine. The standard Stelvio is quick, 280 horsepower and a 5.5-second 0-60 time is already a standout in its segment. But the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 in the Quadrifoglio really raises the performance level into a whole new arena. With a 0-60 time that is nearly two full seconds faster, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio is the quickest vehicle in the Alfa Romeo lineup.
The Stelvio Quadrifoglio shares an engine and transmission with the Giulia Quadrifoglio, but while the Giulia Quadrifoglio is available only with rear-wheel drive, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio comes standard with all-wheel drive. This also sets it apart from the base Stelvio Sprint, which comes with RWD standard, while the rest of the Stelvio lineup is only available in AWD. Another important difference is stopping power, which you want more of if you’re going to be going faster, and the Stelvio Quadrifoglio delivers here too, with enlarged brakes on the front and rear wheels.
Equipment
There is more to the differences between the Stelvio and the Stelvio Quadrifoglio than can be shown purely in numbers. One of these is the amount of carbon fiber used in the Quadrifoglio. This includes the driveshaft and hood, as well as a generous helping throughout the cabin. And apart from badging, you can also see bigger wheels and hood vents on the Quadrifoglio. A carbon fiber steering wheel is available, with aluminum paddle shifters. For an even more performance-oriented interior, you can opt for the Sparco® Racing Seats. Alfa Rome’s DNA Pro Drive Mode Selector can be found in any Stelvio, but it is only the Quadrifoglio that gets a full-on Race mode. And for all the amazing sounds made by the engine, you have the option to listen to something else with the 14-Speaker Harman Kardon® Premium Audio System with Subwoofer.