Verdict
At RM440,078, the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM22,194 less than the RM462,272 Audi Q7, and its RM378 annual road tax is far easier to absorb than RM1,632. The Giulia is the compact, rear-wheel-drive choice: 1,490 kg, 276 hp and 400 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. But the Q7 is only 0.1 seconds quicker despite its 333 hp and 500 Nm, while bringing seven seats, a 770-litre boot, adaptive air suspension and all-wheel drive. For family duty, the Audi’s extra size has a clear purpose.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want the lower RM378 road tax, rear-wheel drive and a 1,490 kg sedan without giving up much acceleration.
Pick the Audi Q7 if you need seven seats, a 770-litre boot, all-wheel drive and adaptive air suspension.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Audi Q7 RM462,272.
- Power and torque: Giulia 276 hp and 400 Nm; Q7 333 hp and 500 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: Giulia 5 seats and 480 litres; Q7 7 seats and 770 litres.
- Dimensions: Giulia 4,643 mm long and 1,860 mm wide; Q7 5,052 mm long and 1,968 mm wide.
- Road tax: Giulia RM378 per year; Q7 RM1,632 per year.
- Warranty: Giulia 5 years/150,000 km; Q7 2 years/unlimited mileage.
Giulia
- RM22,194 lower purchase price and RM1,254 lower annual road tax.
- Rear-wheel drive, 1,490 kg weight and 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five-year, 150,000-km warranty.
- Five seats and a 480-litre boot versus the Q7’s seven seats and 770 litres.
- No all-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension or all-wheel steering.
- Rear air-conditioning is limited to vents rather than dual-zone automatic control.
Q7
- Seven seats, 770-litre boot and split-folding second and third rows.
- 333 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive air suspension, all-wheel steering, surround-view camera and head-up display.
- Costs RM22,194 more and incurs RM1,632 annual road tax versus RM378.
- At 5,052 mm long and 1,968 mm wide, it is substantially larger than the 4,643 mm by 1,860 mm Giulia.
- Two-year warranty coverage versus five years for the Giulia.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 440,078✓ | RM 462,272 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing, 48V Electric Motor Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp | 333 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | V |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 8-speed tiptronic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Audi AG |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,968 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,994 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 85 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | 770 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 285/35R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 285/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 22" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Air Suspension, All-wheel 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, Rear Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electric for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available for three middle row passenger seats and two last row 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 | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam and Sequential Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full OLED Tail lights |
| 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 Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Door Window Shades |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 10.1" Touchscreen with MIB 3, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 19-speaker Bang & Olufsen 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Soft-close Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 378✓ | RM 1,632 |
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 Q7 FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Audi Q7 better?
The Audi Q7 is better for seven occupants, cargo and all-weather traction, with seven seats, 770 litres of boot space and all-wheel drive. The Alfa Romeo Giulia is the better fit if lower annual road tax, a smaller footprint and rear-wheel drive matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Audi Q7 costs RM22,194 more than the Alfa Romeo Giulia. Its annual road tax is also RM1,254 higher, at RM1,632 versus RM378.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Audi Q7 is marginally quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds against 5.7 seconds for the Alfa Romeo Giulia. The Audi has 333 hp and 500 Nm, while the Giulia has 276 hp and 400 Nm.