Compare the2023 Dodge Durango SRTVS 2023 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio

The Durango SRT has standard Active Head Restraints, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Head Restraints system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

Both the Durango SRT and the Stelvio Quadrifoglio have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available crash mitigating brakes and lane departure warning systems.

The Dodge Durango SRT weighs 1065 to 1397 pounds more than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

Dodge’s powertrain warranty covers the Durango SRT 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Alfa Romeo covers the Stelvio Quadrifoglio. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the Stelvio Quadrifoglio ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.

There are over 17 times as many Dodge dealers as there are Alfa Romeo dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Durango SRT’s warranty.

The Dodge Durango SRT’s engines use a cast iron block for durability, while the Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s engine uses an aluminum block. Aluminum engine blocks are much more prone to warp and crack at high temperatures than cast iron.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are better in initial quality than Alfa Romeo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 68 more problems per 100 vehicles, Alfa Romeo is ranked 27th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Dodge vehicles are more reliable than Alfa Romeo vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Dodge above average in long-term dependability. With 26 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Alfa Romeo is rated below average.

The Durango SRT’s standard 6.4 V8 produces 27 lbs.-ft. more torque (470 vs. 443) than the Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s 2.9 turbo V6. The Durango SRT Hellcat’s standard 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 205 more horsepower (710 vs. 505) and 202 lbs.-ft. more torque (645 vs. 443) than the Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s 2.9 turbo V6.

As tested in Motor Trend the Durango SRT Hellcat 6.2 supercharged V8 is faster than the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio:

The Durango SRT has 7.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the Stelvio Quadrifoglio (24.6 vs. 16.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Durango SRT’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Durango SRT’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Stelvio Quadrifoglio:

For better traction, the Durango SRT has larger tires than the Stelvio Quadrifoglio (295/45R20 vs. 255/45R20).

Changing a flat tire near traffic can be dangerous and inconvenient. The run-flat tires standard on the Durango SRT can be driven up to 50 miles without any air pressure, allowing you to drive to a service station for a repair. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio doesn’t offer run-flat tires.

The Durango SRT offers an optional space-saver spare tire so you can replace a flat tire and drive to have the flat repaired or replaced. A spare tire isn’t available on the Stelvio Quadrifoglio; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The Durango SRT has a standard automatic rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Durango SRT’s wheelbase is 8.9 inches longer than on the Stelvio Quadrifoglio (119.8 inches vs. 110.9 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Durango SRT is 3.3 inches wider in the front and 1.5 inches wider in the rear than on the Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

The Durango SRT’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (51.6% to 48.4%) than the Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s (52.9% to 47.1%). This gives the Durango SRT more stable handling and braking.

The Durango SRT uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Durango SRT has standard seating for 7 passengers; the Stelvio Quadrifoglio can only carry 5.

The Durango SRT has 43.8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Stelvio Quadrifoglio (141.4 vs. 97.6).

The Durango SRT has 3.7 inches more front legroom, 1 inch more front shoulder room, .9 inches more rear headroom, 6.7 inches more rear legroom and 1.7 inches more rear shoulder room than the Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Durango SRT’s middle row seats recline. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s rear seats don’t recline.

The Durango SRT’s cargo area provides more volume than the Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

The Durango SRT’s cargo area is larger than the Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s in every dimension:

The Durango SRT has a 8700 lbs. towing capacity. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio has no towing capacity.

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Durango SRT uses the Electronic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Durango SRT’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio has neither an oil pressure gauge nor a temperature gauge.

On a hot day the Durango SRT’s driver can lower the front windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Stelvio Quadrifoglio can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Durango SRT’s LED headlights produce a white, bright light using less electricity than the Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s xenon high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. HID headlights can be slow to reach full brightness or power cycle, causing issues when flashing them to signal other vehicles; LED headlights light instantly. LED lights also last about three to four times as long.

When the Durango SRT is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the Durango SRT keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

The Durango SRT has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel isn’t available on the Stelvio Quadrifoglio w/Sparco Racing Seats.

Insurance will cost less for the Durango SRT owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Durango SRT will cost $4290 less than the Stelvio Quadrifoglio over a five-year period.

The Durango SRT will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Durango SRT will retain 55.55% of its original price after five years, while the Stelvio Quadrifoglio only retains 53.66%.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Dodge Durango SRT will be $11540 less than for the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

The Dodge Durango outsold the Alfa Romeo Stelvio by over seven to one during 2022.