Verdict
The Audi A4 costs RM94,027 less at RM346,051, yet brings all-wheel drive, a quoted 7.1 L/100 km and unlimited-mileage five-year warranty. It is also 119 mm longer and has rear single-zone climate control. The Alfa Romeo Giulia answers with 276 hp and 400 Nm against 245 hp and 380 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds versus 5.8 seconds. Its bigger 480-litre boot, 19-inch wheels and far fuller active-safety kit make the extra spend defensible, but only if those matter more than the Audi’s lower entry price and running-data clarity.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want 276 hp, rear-wheel drive, a 480-litre boot and autonomous braking, lane-keeping and blind-spot monitoring.
Pick the Audi A4 if you want to save RM94,027, have all-wheel drive, quoted 7.1 L/100 km consumption and unlimited warranty mileage.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Audi A4 RM346,051.
- Power and torque: Giulia 276 hp and 400 Nm; A4 245 hp and 380 Nm.
- Driveline: Giulia rear-wheel drive; A4 all-wheel drive.
- 0-100 km/h: Giulia 5.7 seconds; A4 5.8 seconds.
- Boot space: Giulia 480 litres; A4 460 litres.
- Warranty mileage: Giulia 150,000 km; A4 unlimited mileage.
Giulia
- 31 hp and 20 Nm more than the A4
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping and blind-spot monitoring
- 480-litre boot and 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio
- Costs RM94,027 more
- 150,000-km warranty limit versus unlimited mileage
- No quoted fuel-consumption figure versus the A4’s 7.1 L/100 km
A4
- RM94,027 lower price
- All-wheel drive and quoted 7.1 L/100 km economy
- Unlimited-mileage five-year warranty and rear climate control
- 31 hp and 20 Nm down on the Giulia
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system
- 460-litre boot is 20 litres smaller
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM440,078 | RM346,051✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM378 | RM372✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp at 5,250 rpm✓ | 245 hp at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 2,250 rpm✓ | 380 Nm at 1,600 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | 82.5 mm × 92.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 7-speed S-tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | BorgWarner |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 5.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 141 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,762 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,820 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | 1,545 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 58 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 460 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 245/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 245/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Hankook Ventus S1 evo |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" 10-spoke Dynamic Style Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" 10-spoke Dynamic Style Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Audi drive select (adaptive comfort suspension) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function for Driver |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual rear door window shades |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 10.1" MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch, Audi Sound System with 10 Speakers, 180 watts |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | All four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Audi virtual cockpit |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 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.
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Giulia vs A4 FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Audi A4 better?
The Audi A4 is the rational choice at RM94,027 less, with all-wheel drive, 7.1 L/100 km quoted economy and unlimited warranty mileage. Choose the Giulia for more power, a marginally quicker 0-100 km/h time and substantially stronger active safety equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM440,078 and the Audi A4 costs RM346,051, so the Giulia is RM94,027 more expensive.
Which has the better safety equipment?
The Giulia has the stronger safety list: eight airbags, autonomous braking, collision warning, steering-correction lane-keeping and blind-spot information. The A4 has six airbags and does not list those driver-assistance systems.
