Verdict
The RM58,922 gap takes the Lotus Eletre to RM499,000, but it buys a markedly different machine: a 603 hp, 710 Nm dual-motor AWD SUV with a 112 kWh battery, 600 km claimed range and 350 kW DC charging. It is also quicker to 100 km/h at 4.5 seconds, carries 688 litres and seats five behind five doors. The RM440,078 Alfa Romeo Giulia is the more compact 1,490 kg rear-wheel-drive sedan, with 276 hp, 400 Nm and an eight-speed automatic. For Malaysia, the Giulia’s RM378 annual road tax versus RM1,440 matters; the Eletre answers with vastly stronger performance and EV usability.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want the lighter 1,490 kg rear-wheel-drive sedan, an eight-speed automatic and RM1,062 less annual road tax.
Pick the Lotus Eletre if you need a five-door SUV with 688 litres of boot space, 600 km EV range and 603 hp AWD performance.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Lotus Eletre RM499,000.
- Performance: Giulia 276 hp and 400 Nm; Eletre 603 hp and 710 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Giulia 5.7 seconds; Eletre 4.5 seconds.
- Powertrain: Giulia 1,995 cc turbo petrol with eight-speed automatic and RWD; Eletre dual-motor electric AWD with single-ratio automatic.
- Size and luggage: Giulia 4,643 mm long with 480 litres; Eletre 5,103 mm long with 688 litres.
- Annual road tax: Giulia RM378; Eletre RM1,440.
Giulia
- RM58,922 cheaper to buy.
- 1,000 kg lighter at 1,490 kg.
- Driver’s seat memory and 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio.
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 4.5 seconds.
- Smaller 480-litre boot versus 688 litres.
- No head-up display or surround-view camera.
Eletre
- 603 hp, 710 Nm dual-motor AWD.
- 112 kWh battery, 600 km range and 350 kW DC charging.
- Head-up display, surround-view camera and contactless boot opening.
- RM58,922 more expensive.
- Annual road tax is RM1,440 versus RM378.
- 1,000 kg heavier and 460 mm longer than the Giulia.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 440,078✓ | RM 499,000 |
| 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 | — |
| Horsepower | 276 hp | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 603 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 710 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 112 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 600 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 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 | 4.5 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 258 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 5,103 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 2,135 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,630 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 3,019 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | 2,490 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | 688 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 255/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 285/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" 5-spoke Aero Alloy |
| 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) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbags and Front Knee Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electronic 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 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 | Projector LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Dynamic Indicators |
| 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 |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 2 USB-C front, 2 USB-C rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| 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 | Remote Control Activation with Contactless Boot Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Surround View |
| 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 | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 378✓ | RM 1,440 |
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 Eletre FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Lotus Eletre better?
The Lotus Eletre is better for outright pace, space and EV capability: it has 603 hp, a 688-litre boot and 600 km range. Choose the Alfa Romeo Giulia for a smaller, 1,490 kg rear-wheel-drive sedan with far lower RM378 annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Eletre costs RM499,000 and the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM440,078, so the Eletre is RM58,922 more expensive.
Which one is quicker and more practical?
The Lotus Eletre is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds against the Giulia’s 5.7 seconds. It is also more practical on paper, with five doors and 688 litres of boot space versus the Giulia’s four doors and 480 litres.