Verdict
The RM40,050 cheaper Alfa Romeo Giulia is the sharper-value choice if a sedan suits your routine: it matches the Stelvio’s 276 hp, 400 Nm and 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time, while its rear-wheel-drive layout and 1,490 kg kerb weight point to the more focused proposition. The Alfa Romeo Stelvio justifies its higher RM480,128 price with all-wheel drive, a 525-litre boot and five doors, useful for family loads and wet-weather travel. Its 64-litre tank also adds six litres, though its annual road tax is RM438 against RM378.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want the RM40,050 saving, rear-wheel drive and a 240 km/h top speed in a lower 1,436 mm sedan.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if you need all-wheel drive, five doors and its larger 525-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Giulia RM440,078; Stelvio RM480,128.
- Driveline: Giulia rear-wheel drive; Stelvio all-wheel drive.
- Boot space: Giulia 480 litres; Stelvio 525 litres.
- Fuel tank: Giulia 58 litres; Stelvio 64 litres.
- Body height: Giulia 1,436 mm; Stelvio 1,648 mm.
- Top speed: Giulia 240 km/h; Stelvio 230 km/h.
Giulia
- RM40,050 lower purchase price
- Rear-wheel drive with the same 276 hp and 400 Nm
- 10 km/h higher top speed
- 480-litre boot is 45 litres smaller
- No all-wheel drive
- Remote-activated boot instead of a power boot
Stelvio
- All-wheel drive
- 525-litre boot and five doors
- Power boot and two rear USB ports
- Costs RM40,050 more
- RM438 annual road tax is RM60 higher
- 230 km/h top speed is 10 km/h lower
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM440,078✓ | RM480,128 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM378✓ | RM438 |
| 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 | 1,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp at 5,250 rpm | 276 hp at 5,250 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 2,250 rpm | 400 Nm at 2,250 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84 mm × 90 mm | 84 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | ZF |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,687 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,903 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,648 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,818 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 64 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | 525 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) | Italy (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (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 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 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 | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| 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 Driver's Side Memory |
| 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 | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map 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 | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon 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 |
| 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 | Power Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| 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.
Used Giulia & Stelvio for sale
Giulia vs Stelvio FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Alfa Romeo Stelvio better?
The Giulia is the better buy for drivers wanting the same 276 hp, 400 Nm and 5.7-second sprint for RM40,050 less. Choose the Stelvio if all-wheel drive, five doors and a 525-litre boot matter more than price.
What is the price difference?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM440,078 and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio costs RM480,128, so the Stelvio is RM40,050 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space, the Giulia or Stelvio?
The Stelvio has the larger boot at 525 litres, 45 litres more than the Giulia’s 480 litres. It also has five doors rather than the Giulia’s four.
