Verdict
The Audi A4 is the more rational Malaysian buy at RM346,051, undercutting the Alfa Romeo Giulia by RM94,027 while bringing all-wheel drive, a 7.1 L/100 km rating, 250 km/h top speed and unlimited-kilometre five-year warranty. The Giulia answers with 276 hp and 400 Nm against 245 hp and 380 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds rather than 5.8 seconds. It also gets a 480-litre boot, reverse camera and a far fuller active-safety list. The Alfa’s extra cost is substantial; its stronger equipment and performance case must matter more than the Audi’s price and warranty advantage.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if 276 hp, 400 Nm, rear-wheel drive, a reverse camera and active safety systems justify paying RM94,027 more.
Pick the Audi A4 if you want the RM346,051 entry price, all-wheel drive, rated 7.1 L/100 km economy and unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Audi A4 RM346,051.
- Output: Alfa Romeo Giulia 276 hp and 400 Nm; Audi A4 245 hp and 380 Nm.
- Driveline: Alfa Romeo Giulia rear-wheel drive; Audi A4 all-wheel drive.
- Top speed: Alfa Romeo Giulia 240 km/h; Audi A4 250 km/h.
- Boot space: Alfa Romeo Giulia 480 litres; Audi A4 460 litres.
- Warranty mileage: Alfa Romeo Giulia 150,000 km; Audi A4 unlimited kilometres.
Giulia
- 276 hp and 400 Nm
- Reverse camera, blind-spot monitoring and autonomous braking
- 480-litre boot and 19-inch alloys
- Costs RM94,027 more
- Five-year warranty is capped at 150,000 km
- 240 km/h top speed versus the A4's 250 km/h
A4
- RM346,051 price and RM372 annual road tax
- All-wheel drive with rated 7.1 L/100 km economy
- Unlimited-kilometre five-year warranty
- 245 hp and 380 Nm trail the Giulia
- No reverse camera, blind-spot system or autonomous braking
- 460-litre boot is 20 litres smaller
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM440,078 | RM346,051✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM378 | RM372✓ |
| 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 | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp✓ | 245 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 380 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 7-speed S-tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | BorgWarner |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 5.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 141 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,762 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,820 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | 1,545 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 58 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 460 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 245/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 245/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Hankook Ventus S1 evo |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" 10-spoke Dynamic Style Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" 10-spoke Dynamic Style Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Audi drive select (adaptive comfort suspension) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars |
| 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 |
| 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 Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | Adaptive LED headlights with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| 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 for Driver |
| 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 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual rear door window shades |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 10.1" MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch, Audi Sound System with 10 Speakers, 180 watts |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | All 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 | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Audi virtual cockpit |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| 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.
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Giulia vs A4 FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Audi A4 better?
The Audi A4 is the better value-led choice, costing RM94,027 less with all-wheel drive, rated 7.1 L/100 km economy and unlimited-kilometre warranty. Choose the Giulia for its 276 hp output, 480-litre boot, reverse camera and stronger active-safety equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM440,078 and the Audi A4 costs RM346,051, so the Giulia is RM94,027 more expensive.
Which has more safety equipment?
The Giulia has the fuller stated safety suite: blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction, collision warning and driver and front-passenger knee airbags. The A4 has airbags, ABS/EBD and stability control, but none of those listed active systems.