Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Jaguar XE
Verdict
Both are CBU, rear-driven compact executive sedans with five seats and five-year warranties, but they split clearly. The Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM440,078 against the Jaguar XE’s RM320,755, so the RM119,323 gap buys much stronger outputs, a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time, a larger 480-litre boot and eight airbags. The XE is slower at 7.7 seconds, but its top speed is only 3 km/h down, it has a longer wheelbase, a bigger fuel tank and a stated 7.5 L/100 km economy figure.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want the quicker rear-drive sedan, with 276 hp, 400 Nm and a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Jaguar XE if you want the lower entry price, longer wheelbase and a stated 7.5 L/100 km fuel economy figure.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Jaguar XE RM320,755
- Power and torque: Alfa Romeo Giulia 276 hp/400 Nm; Jaguar XE 200 hp/280 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Alfa Romeo Giulia 5.7 s; Jaguar XE 7.7 s
- Boot space: Alfa Romeo Giulia 480 L; Jaguar XE 450 L
- Wheelbase: Alfa Romeo Giulia 2,820 mm; Jaguar XE 2,835 mm
- Airbags: Alfa Romeo Giulia 8; Jaguar XE 6
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 440,078 | RM 320,755✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,995 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 276 hp✓ | 200 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm✓ | 280 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s✓ | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 240 km/h✓ | 237 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.5 L/100km |
| CO₂ | — | 179 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 4,672 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,416 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,835 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L✓ | 450 L |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | 63 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 378✓ | RM 380 |
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
- Much stronger 276 hp and 400 Nm outputs
- Quicker 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 480-litre boot
- Costs RM119,323 more than the XE
- No fuel economy or CO₂ figure stated
- Slightly shorter 2,820 mm wheelbase
XE
- Lower RM320,755 price
- Longer 2,835 mm wheelbase
- Bigger 63-litre fuel tank
- Only 200 hp and 280 Nm
- Slower 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 450-litre boot
Giulia vs XE FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Jaguar XE better?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is better for performance, with 276 hp, 400 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. The Jaguar XE is better on price, costing RM119,323 less while keeping rear-wheel drive and a five-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is RM440,078 and the Jaguar XE is RM320,755, so the Giulia costs RM119,323 more.
Which has more boot space?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia has the bigger boot at 480 litres. The Jaguar XE has 450 litres, so the Giulia gives you an extra 30 litres.