Verdict
The RM19,861 price gap puts the Denza B8 at RM459,939, but it buys a very different tool: a 5,195 mm, seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV with a 36.8 kWh LFP battery, 100 km EV range and 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time. The RM440,078 Alfa Romeo Giulia is a 1,490 kg rear-wheel-drive sedan with 276 hp, 400 Nm and a much more usable 480-litre boot. Choose the B8 for family capacity, electric running and stronger acceleration; choose the Giulia if a 3,305 kg SUV and its 147-litre boot do not suit your daily use.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want a lighter 1,490 kg rear-wheel-drive sedan with a 480-litre boot, 240 km/h top speed and a lower RM440,078 price.
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive, 100 km of EV range and quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Denza B8 RM459,939.
- Performance: Giulia 276 hp/400 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds; B8 192 hp/350 Nm petrol output plus two motors rated at 268 hp and 405 hp, and 0-100 km/h in 4.
- Driveline and transmission: Giulia rear-wheel drive with an eight-speed ZF automatic; B8 all-wheel drive with a single-ratio automatic.
- Size and seating: Giulia is 4,643 mm long with five seats; B8 is 5,195 mm long with seven seats.
- Boot space: Giulia 480 litres; B8 147 litres.
- Electrification: Giulia is petrol-only; B8 is a plug-in hybrid with a 36.8 kWh LFP battery, 100 km EV range, 11 kW AC and 120 kW DC charging.
Giulia
- RM19,861 cheaper to buy.
- 480-litre boot is 333 litres larger.
- 1,490 kg kerb weight and 240 km/h top speed.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 5.7 seconds versus 4.8 seconds.
- Only five seats, against the B8's seven.
- No electric-only range or external charging capability.
B8
- Seven seats and a 2,920 mm wheelbase.
- 100 km EV range from a 36.8 kWh LFP battery.
- Quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time, plus all-wheel drive.
- Costs RM19,861 more.
- 147-litre boot is far smaller than the Giulia's 480 litres.
- At 3,305 kg, it is 1,815 kg heavier than the Giulia.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 440,078✓ | RM 459,939 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp✓ | 192 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 350 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 268 & 405 |
| Motor Torque | — | 360 & 400 |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium Iron Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | — | 36.8 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 100 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 120 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 5,195 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,994 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,905 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,920 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | 3,305 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 91.5 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres✓ | 147 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladder Frame |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" 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 | — | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag, |
| 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 on Outer Second Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | — | Yes |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 4 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet 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 | Side Opening Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 5 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | All Doors |
| 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 | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 378✓ | RM 439 |
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 B8 FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Denza B8 better?
The Denza B8 is better for seven-seat family duties, all-wheel drive, 100 km EV range and 4.8-second acceleration. The Alfa Romeo Giulia is better if you prioritise a 480-litre boot, 1,490 kg weight, 240 km/h top speed and lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 costs RM459,939 and the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM440,078, so the B8 is RM19,861 more expensive.
Can the Denza B8 be charged externally?
Yes. The B8 plug-in hybrid has a 36.8 kWh LFP battery, Type 2 AC charging at up to 11 kW and CCS DC charging at up to 120 kW. Its stated EV range is 100 km. The Giulia has no plug-in charging system.