Verdict
The Audi Q5 Sportback costs RM18,088 less at RM421,990, yet brings 515 litres of boot space, all-wheel drive and a 68-litre tank. Its 1,641 mm height and 5-door SUV body also suit buyers who need easier load access. The Alfa Romeo Giulia answers with 276 hp, rear-wheel drive and a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 5.7 seconds, against the Audi’s 268 hp. It also has a five-year/150,000 km warranty, while the Audi covers two years with unlimited mileage. For a Malaysian buyer, the Audi is the better-equipped practical choice; the Alfa is the driver-led sedan.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want the 276 hp rear-wheel-drive sedan, 5.7-second 0-100 km/h claim and five-year/150,000 km warranty.
Pick the Audi Q5 Sportback if you need a 515-litre SUV boot, all-wheel drive and more cabin technology for RM18,088 less.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Audi Q5 Sportback RM421,990.
- Power: Alfa Romeo Giulia 276 hp; Audi Q5 Sportback 268 hp, with both producing 400 Nm.
- Driveline: Alfa Romeo Giulia rear-wheel drive; Audi Q5 Sportback all-wheel drive.
- Boot space: Alfa Romeo Giulia 480 litres; Audi Q5 Sportback 515 litres.
- Fuel tank: Alfa Romeo Giulia 58 litres; Audi Q5 Sportback 68 litres.
- Warranty: Alfa Romeo Giulia five years/150,000 km; Audi Q5 Sportback two years/unlimited mileage.
Giulia
- 276 hp and rear-wheel drive
- Claimed 0-100 km/h time of 5.7 seconds
- Five-year/150,000 km warranty
- Costs RM18,088 more
- 480-litre boot trails the Audi's 515 litres
- Lacks the Audi's ventilated front seats, head-up display and surround-view camera
Q5 Sportback
- RM421,990 price is RM18,088 lower
- 515-litre boot and 68-litre fuel tank
- Ventilated front seats, head-up display and surround-view camera
- 268 hp is 8 hp down on the Giulia
- Two-year warranty is three years shorter than the Giulia's, despite unlimited mileage
- Seven-speed S-tronic has one fewer ratio than the Giulia's eight-speed automatic
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM440,078 | RM421,990✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM378✓ | RM434 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, supercharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp✓ | 268 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 7-speed S-tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,717 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,528 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 68 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | 515 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Mexico (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Audi Sport 5 Twin-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | S Sport Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electric 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 | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full OLED Tail lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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, Ventilated |
| 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 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Digital Key |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 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.
Used Giulia & Q5 Sportback for sale
Giulia vs Q5 Sportback FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Audi Q5 Sportback better?
The Audi Q5 Sportback is better for space, all-wheel drive and equipment, with a 515-litre boot and head-up display. Choose the Alfa Romeo Giulia for its 276 hp rear-wheel-drive layout, 5.7-second 0-100 km/h claim and longer five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM440,078 and the Audi Q5 Sportback costs RM421,990. The Giulia is RM18,088 more expensive.
Which has the better warranty?
The Giulia has the longer time cover at five years or 150,000 km. The Q5 Sportback has two years of warranty but no mileage limit, which can suit very high-mileage use within those two years.
