Verdict
At RM440,078, the Giulia costs RM18,922 less and its RM378 annual road tax is RM1,062 lower. It is also 496 mm shorter and 381 mm narrower, which matters in Malaysian car parks. The Emeya answers with 603 hp, 710 Nm and a 4.15-second 0-100 km/h time against 276 hp, 400 Nm and 5.7 seconds, plus a 102-kWh battery rated for 610 km. Its 420-kW DC charging capability, all-wheel drive and 509-litre boot make it the more capable long-distance EV, but its RM1,440 road tax needs factoring in.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want the RM18,922 cheaper, smaller rear-wheel-drive sedan with lower RM378 annual road tax and a 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want 603 hp, 710 Nm, all-wheel drive, 610 km of EV range and much faster 4.15-second acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Lotus Emeya RM459,000.
- Annual road tax: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM378; Lotus Emeya RM1,440.
- Power and torque: Alfa Romeo Giulia 276 hp and 400 Nm; Lotus Emeya 603 hp and 710 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Alfa Romeo Giulia 5.7 seconds; Lotus Emeya 4.15 seconds.
- Length and width: Alfa Romeo Giulia 4,643 mm and 1,860 mm; Lotus Emeya 5,139 mm and 2,241 mm.
- Boot space: Alfa Romeo Giulia 480 litres; Lotus Emeya 509 litres.
Giulia
- RM18,922 lower purchase price
- RM378 annual road tax versus RM1,440
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat
- 276 hp and 400 Nm trail the Emeya's 603 hp and 710 Nm
- 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.55 seconds slower
- No head-up display or surround-view camera
Emeya
- 603 hp, 710 Nm and all-wheel drive
- 102-kWh battery with 610 km range and 420-kW DC charging
- Head-up display, surround-view camera and air suspension
- RM18,922 higher purchase price
- RM1,440 annual road tax is RM1,062 higher
- Fixed rear seats versus the Giulia's 40:20:40 split-folding arrangement
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM440,078✓ | RM459,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM378✓ | RM1,440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 276 hp at 5,250 rpm | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 2,250 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 603 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 710 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 102 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 610 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 420 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 4.15 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 5,139 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 2,241 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 3,069 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | 509 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 255/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Pirelli P-Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Continuous Dampening Control with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag) | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electronic 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 rear passenger 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 | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| 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 |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB 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 | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | No |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Tyre puncture repair kit |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 & Emeya for sale
Giulia vs Emeya FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Lotus Emeya better?
The Lotus Emeya is better for outright pace, EV range and technology, with 603 hp, 610 km range and a 4.15-second sprint. Choose the Alfa Romeo Giulia for its lower RM440,078 price, far lower RM378 road tax and smaller footprint.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Emeya costs RM459,000, which is RM18,922 more than the Alfa Romeo Giulia at RM440,078.
Which is easier to park in Malaysia?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is easier to place: at 4,643 mm long and 1,860 mm wide, it is 496 mm shorter and 381 mm narrower than the 5,139 mm by 2,241 mm Lotus Emeya.
