Verdict
At RM440,078, the rear-wheel-drive Giulia is RM9,810 cheaper than the all-wheel-drive Ioniq 6 N at RM449,888, but the Hyundai’s numbers are emphatic: 601 hp, 740 Nm and 3.2 seconds to 100 km/h against 276 hp, 400 Nm and 5.7 seconds. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge an EV, its 84 kWh battery, 487 km range and 350 kW DC capability make the price gap easy to justify. The Alfa counters with RM378 annual road tax versus RM1,440, a smaller footprint and power-adjustable front seats with driver memory.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if lower RM378 annual road tax, a 4,643 mm body and power front seats with driver memory matter more than outright pace.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N if you want 601 hp, 740 Nm, 487 km EV range and 3.2-second 0-100 km/h acceleration for RM9,810 more.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM449,888.
- Power and torque: Giulia 276 hp and 400 Nm; Ioniq 6 N 601 hp and 740 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Giulia 5.7 seconds; Ioniq 6 N 3.2 seconds.
- Road tax: Giulia RM378 per year; Ioniq 6 N RM1,440 per year.
- Length: Giulia 4,643 mm; Ioniq 6 N 4,935 mm.
- Warranty: Giulia 5 years/150,000 km; Ioniq 6 N 8 years/160,000 km, including battery coverage.
Giulia
- RM378 annual road tax
- Power front seats with driver memory
- Matrix adaptive LED headlamps and 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 3.2 seconds
- No EV battery, 487 km range, 350 kW DC charging or 3.6 kW V2L
- Shorter 5-year/150,000 km warranty
Ioniq 6 N
- 601 hp, 740 Nm and 3.2-second 0-100 km/h
- 84 kWh battery, 487 km range and 350 kW DC charging
- 360-degree monitor, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 and head-up display
- RM1,440 annual road tax versus RM378
- RM9,810 higher purchase price
- Manual-adjustable front seats versus the Giulia’s powered seats with driver memory
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM440,078✓ | RM449,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM378✓ | RM1,440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 276 hp | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 601 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 740 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 84 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 487 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.6 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 | 3.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 257 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,935 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,940 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,965 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 275/35R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 275/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Pirelli P Zero Elect |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Forged Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Forged Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Electronically Controlled Suspension with N Torque Distribution |
| 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 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 | 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 | Manual Adjustable with Heating and Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-Folding with Heating Function |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Bose 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 with Pop-out Door Handles |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activated with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 & Ioniq 6 N for sale
Giulia vs Ioniq 6 N FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Hyundai Ioniq 6 N better?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is the stronger choice for performance and EV capability, with 601 hp, 740 Nm, 487 km range and a 3.2-second sprint. Choose the Giulia for far lower annual road tax, a smaller body and power front seats with memory.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N costs RM9,810 more than the Alfa Romeo Giulia: RM449,888 versus RM440,078.
Which has the better warranty?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has the longer warranty at eight years or 160,000 km, including battery coverage. The Alfa Romeo Giulia is covered for five years or 150,000 km.