Alfa Romeo vs Mahindra:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Alfa Romeo and Mahindra were level in searches among car brands in Australia, with an estimated 25K versus 25.3K branded searches, at 0.38% and 0.39% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about car brands, Alfa Romeo appeared in one of the five answers and Mahindra in none.
Who do people search for more?
Mahindra and Alfa Romeo are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Alfa Romeo, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, Mahindra in 0
Follow Alfa Romeo vs Mahindra and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top car brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Alfa Romeo was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Mahindra did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Toyota5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hyundai5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
BYD4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kia3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ford3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Mazda2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tesla2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Honda2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Alfa Romeo1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mahindra0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about car brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which car should I buy in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most reliable car brands in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best SUV to buy in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“new car”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Alfa Romeo or Mahindra more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Alfa Romeo and Mahindra by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 57 car brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Mahindra, Alfa Romeo. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Toyota | BYD | Mitsubishi | Mazda | Kia | Tesla | Ford | Hyundai | Subaru | Honda | Nissan | Porsche | Zeekr | Geely | Suzuki | Mahindra | Alfa Romeo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 13.4% | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 4% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3% | 0.69% | 0.48% | 3% | 0.54% | 0.44% |
| Nov 2025 | 13.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 0.72% | 0.52% | 2.7% | 0.46% | 0.45% |
| Dec 2025 | 13.4% | 4.5% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 5% | 3.2% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.76% | 0.53% | 2.8% | 0.51% | 0.43% |
| Jan 2026 | 13.6% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.81% | 0.57% | 3% | 0.51% | 0.43% |
| Feb 2026 | 13.1% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.86% | 0.91% | 2.8% | 0.47% | 0.45% |
| Mar 2026 | 11.8% | 9.8% | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 6% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% | 0.44% | 0.37% |
| Apr 2026 | 11.6% | 9% | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.37% | 0.38% |
| May 2026 | 12.1% | 7% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 0.36% | 0.45% |
| Jun 2026 | 12.3% | 6.3% | 4.6% | 5% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% | 0.32% | 0.44% |
| Jul 2026 | 12.5% | 6% | 4.2% | 5.4% | 5% | 3.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.36% | 0.48% |
| Aug 2026 | 12.5% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2% | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.39% | 0.43% |
| Sep 2026 | 11.4% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.39% | 0.38% |
How has the Alfa Romeo and Mahindra comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Alfa Romeo took it in April 2026, Mahindra took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Alfa Romeo’s share of searches among car brands in Australia moved from 0.44% to 0.38%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 31.2K to 25K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mahindra’s share of searches among car brands in Australia moved from 0.54% to 0.39%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 38.1K to 25.3K.
How did search popularity change for Australia car brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Mahindra rose from 51st to 49th among car brands in Australia.

In September 2026, Alfa Romeo fell from 49th to 50th among car brands in Australia.
How are branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Alfa Romeo’s and Mahindra’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Alfa Romeo
6 branded search terms
- alfa romeo
- alfa romeo cars
- alfa romeo giulia
- alfa romeo giulietta
- alfa romeo stelvio
- alfa romeo tonale
Mahindra
5 branded search terms
- mahindra
- mahindra cars
- mahindra pik up
- mahindra scorpio
- mahindra thar
Other head-to-heads among car brands

Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.