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Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Verdict

The Giulia is about 8% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

The Stelvio is 43 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Stelvio: 525 litres against 480.

Giulia 4,643 × 1,860 × 1,436 mm · wheelbase 2,820 mmStelvio 4,687 × 1,903 × 1,648 mm · wheelbase 2,818 mm
1,4364,643 mmWheelbase 2,820 mm1,6484,687 mmWheelbase 2,818 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
PriceRM440,078✓RM480,128
Body typeSedanSUV
SegmentCompact ExecutiveCompact Executive
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM378✓RM438
Monthly instalment (est.)RM4,490/mo✓RM4,900/mo
Insurance / year (est.)RM11,755✓RM12,796
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing
Capacity1,995 cc1,995 cc
Horsepower276 hp at 5,250 rpm276 hp at 5,250 rpm
Torque400 Nm at 2,250 rpm400 Nm at 2,250 rpm
Cylinder ArrangementInline 4Inline 4
FuelPetrolPetrol
Bore × Stroke84 mm × 90 mm84 mm × 90 mm
Compression Ratio1010
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name8-speed Automatic8-speed Automatic
Gears88
Transmission ManufacturerZFZF
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h5.7 seconds5.7 seconds
Top Speed240 km/h✓230 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,643 mm4,687 mm
Width1,860 mm1,903 mm
Height1,436 mm1,648 mm
Wheelbase2,820 mm2,818 mm
Weight1,490 kg—
Fuel Tank58 litres64 litres
Doors45
Seats55
Boot Space480 litres525 litres✓
Front Tyre225/40R19255/45R20
Rear Tyre255/35R19255/45R20
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresPirelli P ZeroMichelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Wiper Blade (Driver)24 inch26 inch
Wiper Blade (Passenger)18 inch18 inch
Wiper Blade (Rear)—13 inch
Chassis
AssemblyItaly (CBU)Italy (CBU)
Front SuspensionDouble WishbonesDouble Wishbones
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels19" Alloy20" Alloy
Rear Wheels19" Alloy20" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
Airbags8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag)8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function✓✓
Child Safety LockManual for rear doorsManual for rear doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System✓✓
ISOFIXAvailable on two outer rear passenger seatsAvailable on two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning✓✓
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsMatrix Adaptive LED ProjectorsMatrix Adaptive LED Projectors
TaillampsFull LEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side MemoryPower Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding40:20:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate Control SystemDual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Air-conRear VentsRear Vents
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop✓✓
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers✓✓
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Tiptronic✓✓
Paddle Shift✓✓
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationPower Boot
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYesYes
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Navigation✓✓
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.

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