Yahoo Autos Fuel Economy and Driving Range
Fuel Economy and Driving Range Rating:
Although the Stelvio’s real-world fuel economy and highway range are unremarkable, they align with most competitors in this set. The Alfa’s unrivaled performance and unique persona make this a nonissue in our minds, but alternatives such as the Volvo XC60 are thriftier at the pump.
Fuel Economy Ratings Compared
We’ve devised our own fuel-economy test in an attempt to replicate how most people drive on the highway. Our procedure entails a 200-mile out-and-back loop on Michigan’s I-94 highway. We maintain a GPS-verified 75 mph and use the cruise control as much as possible to mimic the way many drivers behave during long trips.
The Stelvio we tested returned 26 mpg on our fuel loop-2 mpg shy of its EPA highway estimate. However, only the less powerful XC60 performed any better, and the V-6–powered Cadillac XT5 finished 3 mpg behind every vehicle in this test.
Test Results: Highway Fuel Economy
The Stelvio’s 16.9-gallon fuel tank is smaller than all of these rivals except the Jaguar F-Pace, which ties the Alfa for the shortest highway range in this set.
Test Results: Highway Range
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