Verdict
With the same 276 hp, 400 Nm, 1,995 cc turbo petrol engine and eight-speed automatic, neither car gives away anything in the 5.7-second 0-100 km/h run. The choice is shape and driveline: the rear-wheel-drive Giulia reaches 240 km/h, while the all-wheel-drive Stelvio trades 10 km/h for a 525-litre boot, 45 litres more than the sedan. For a Malaysian buyer carrying bulky loads, the Stelvio’s five doors and power boot are tangible gains. Otherwise, the Giulia delivers much the same safety and cabin technology in a lower, lighter-bodied format.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want rear-wheel drive, a 240 km/h top speed and do not need more than 480 litres of boot space.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Stelvio if all-wheel drive, five doors, a power boot and 525 litres of luggage capacity matter more than its 230 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Driveline: Giulia rear-wheel drive; Stelvio all-wheel drive.
- Top speed: Giulia 240 km/h; Stelvio 230 km/h.
- Boot space: Giulia 480 litres; Stelvio 525 litres.
- Fuel tank: Giulia 58 litres; Stelvio 64 litres.
- Height: Giulia 1,436 mm; Stelvio 1,648 mm.
- Boot operation: Giulia remote-control activation; Stelvio power boot.
Giulia
- Rear-wheel drive
- 240 km/h top speed
- RM378 annual road tax
- 480-litre boot versus the Stelvio's 525 litres
- Remote boot operation instead of a power boot
- One rear USB port versus two
Stelvio
- All-wheel drive
- 525-litre boot with power operation
- 64-litre fuel tank
- 230 km/h top speed versus 240 km/h
- RM438 annual road tax versus RM378
- 1,648 mm height versus 1,436 mm
| 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 | 276 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 84 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag | 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 pick for rear-wheel drive and its 240 km/h top speed. Choose the Stelvio if you need all-wheel drive, five doors and its larger 525-litre boot; both share 276 hp, 400 Nm and a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Giulia costs RM440,078 and the Stelvio costs RM480,128, so the Stelvio is RM40,050 more expensive.
Do the Giulia and Stelvio have the same engine and performance?
Both use a 1,995 cc turbo petrol engine producing 276 hp and 400 Nm, paired with an eight-speed ZF automatic, and both reach 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. The Giulia has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 230 km/h.