Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Audi A5 Sportback
Verdict
At RM440,078 for the Alfa Romeo Giulia and RM440,990 for the Audi A5 Sportback, this is almost a dead heat on price. The Giulia gives the keener engine numbers: 276 hp, 400 Nm, rear-wheel drive, eight airbags, auto emergency braking and a five-year warranty. The Audi counters with all-wheel drive, a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time, 250 km/h top speed and published 7.1 L/100 km fuel use. Both seat five, have 480 litres of boot space and a 58-litre tank, so the decision is more drivetrain and warranty than luggage room.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want the stronger 276 hp/400 Nm rear-drive sedan with eight airbags, AEB and a five-year warranty.
Pick the Audi A5 Sportback if all-wheel drive matters, because it also records 5.6 s to 100 km/h, 250 km/h and 7.1 L/100 km.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Audi A5 Sportback RM440,990
- Output: Alfa Romeo Giulia 276 hp/400 Nm; Audi A5 Sportback 249 hp/370 Nm
- Driven wheels: Alfa Romeo Giulia rear-wheel drive; Audi A5 Sportback all-wheel drive
- Acceleration/top speed: Alfa Romeo Giulia 5.7 s and 240 km/h; Audi A5 Sportback 5.6 s and 250 km/h
- Size: Alfa Romeo Giulia 4,643 mm long/1,860 mm wide/1,436 mm tall; Audi A5 Sportback 4,757 mm long/1,843 mm wide/1,386 mm tall
- Safety and warranty: Alfa Romeo Giulia 8 airbags, AEB and 5 years; Audi A5 Sportback 6 airbags, no AEB listed and 2 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 440,078✓ | RM 440,990 |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,995 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Power | 276 hp✓ | 249 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 370 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 5.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.1 L/100km |
| CO₂ | — | 163 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,757 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,386 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,831 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L | 480 L |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | 58 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 378 | RM 372✓ |
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.
Giulia
- 276 hp and 400 Nm are higher than the Audi’s figures
- Rear-wheel drive sedan layout
- Five-year warranty with eight airbags and AEB
- 0-100 km/h takes 5.7 s, a tenth behind the Audi
- Top speed is 240 km/h versus the Audi’s 250 km/h
- Fuel economy and CO₂ figures are not published
A5 Sportback
- All-wheel drive is standard
- Quicker 5.6 s 0-100 km/h time
- Published 7.1 L/100 km fuel economy and 163 g/km CO₂
- 249 hp and 370 Nm trail the Alfa
- Two-year warranty is shorter
- Six airbags and no AEB listed
Giulia vs A5 Sportback FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Audi A5 Sportback better?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is the stronger buy on power, warranty and listed safety kit. The Audi A5 Sportback is better if you want all-wheel drive, the marginally quicker sprint and published fuel economy.
What is the price difference?
The Audi A5 Sportback costs RM912 more than the Alfa Romeo Giulia. At this level, the gap is tiny; focus on drivetrain, warranty and safety equipment instead.
Which car is quicker?
The Audi A5 Sportback is quicker on paper, taking 5.6 seconds from 0-100 km/h against the Alfa Romeo Giulia’s 5.7 seconds. It also has a higher 250 km/h top speed versus 240 km/h.