Verdict
At RM440,078, the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM18,922 less than the RM459,000 Lotus Emeya and carries far lower annual road tax at RM378 versus RM1,440. The Lotus makes that extra outlay count in outright pace: its dual motors produce 603 hp and 710 Nm for 0-100 km/h in 4.15 seconds, against the Giulia’s 276 hp, 400 Nm and 5.7 seconds. For Malaysian long-distance EV use, the Emeya’s 102 kWh battery, 610 km range and 420 kW DC charging are decisive. The Giulia remains the more compact, lighter petrol sedan with a useful 40:20:40 rear seat.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want the RM18,922 lower entry price, RM378 annual road tax and a 1,490 kg rear-wheel-drive petrol sedan with folding rear seats.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want 603 hp, 710 Nm, a 610 km EV range and much faster 420 kW DC charging despite the higher price and RM1,440 road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Lotus Emeya RM459,000.
- Power and torque: Giulia 276 hp and 400 Nm; Emeya 603 hp and 710 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Giulia 5.7 seconds; Emeya 4.15 seconds.
- Powertrain: Giulia 1,995 cc turbo petrol with 8-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive; Emeya dual-motor electric with single-ratio automatic and all-wheel drive.
- Length and boot: Giulia 4,643 mm long with 480 litres; Emeya 5,139 mm long with 509 litres.
- Road tax: Giulia RM378 per year; Emeya RM1,440 per year.
Giulia
- RM18,922 lower purchase price
- RM1,062 lower annual road tax
- 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats and driver memory seat
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.15 seconds
- 480-litre boot is 29 litres smaller
- No head-up display or surround-view camera
Emeya
- 603 hp and 710 Nm from two motors
- 102 kWh battery, 610 km range and 420 kW DC charging
- Air suspension, head-up display and surround-view camera
- Costs RM18,922 more
- RM1,440 annual road tax is RM1,062 higher
- Fixed rear seats, where the Giulia has a 40:20:40 split-folding bench
| 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 | — |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 276 hp | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 84 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag | 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 the stronger choice for performance, EV range and charging, with 603 hp, 610 km range and 420 kW DC charging. Choose the Alfa Romeo Giulia for lower purchase cost, much lower road tax and folding rear-seat practicality.
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 quicker, the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Lotus Emeya?
The Lotus Emeya is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.15 seconds versus 5.7 seconds for the Alfa Romeo Giulia. It also has a 250 km/h top speed, compared with 240 km/h.
