Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Lotus Emeya
Verdict
At RM440,078 versus RM459,000, the Lotus Emeya asks RM18,922 more than the Alfa Romeo Giulia and turns that into a very different brief. The Alfa is the tighter petrol sedan: 276 hp, 400 Nm, rear-wheel drive, 5.7 seconds to 100 km/h and RM378 yearly road tax. The Lotus is the big electric GT: dual motors, AWD, 603 hp, 4.2 seconds, a 102.0 kWh battery and 610 km range. But its 5,139 mm length and 2,241 mm width are serious numbers for Malaysian car parks.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if you want the lower purchase price, much lower RM378 road tax and a smaller rear-drive petrol sedan.
Pick the Lotus Emeya if you want far stronger EV performance, AWD and 610 km of rated range.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Lotus Emeya RM459,000
- Power: Alfa Romeo Giulia 276 hp; Lotus Emeya 603 hp
- 0–100 km/h: Alfa Romeo Giulia 5.7 s; Lotus Emeya 4.2 s
- Driven wheels: Alfa Romeo Giulia rear-wheel drive; Lotus Emeya all-wheel drive
- Size: Alfa Romeo Giulia 4,643 mm long and 1,860 mm wide; Lotus Emeya 5,139 mm long and 2,241 mm wide
- Road tax: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM378/year; Lotus Emeya RM1,440/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 440,078✓ | RM 459,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,995 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 276 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s | 4.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 102.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 610 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 5,139 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 2,241 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,459 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 3,069 mm |
| Boot space | 480 L | 509 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| 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.
Giulia
- Costs RM18,922 less to buy
- Lower RM378 yearly road tax
- Smaller 4,643 mm length and 1,860 mm width
- 276 hp trails the Lotus by 327 hp
- 5.7-second 0–100 km/h is slower
- 480 L boot is smaller than 509 L
Emeya
- 603 hp dual-motor EV output
- Quicker 4.2-second 0–100 km/h time
- 102.0 kWh battery with 610 km range
- Costs RM18,922 more to buy
- Higher RM1,440 yearly road tax
- Much wider 2,241 mm body
Giulia vs Emeya FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Lotus Emeya better?
For outright pace, EV range and boot space, the Lotus Emeya is better: 603 hp, 4.2 seconds to 100 km/h, 610 km range and 509 L. The Alfa Romeo Giulia suits buyers prioritising price, road tax and a smaller footprint.
What is the price difference?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia costs RM440,078, while the Lotus Emeya costs RM459,000. That makes the Lotus RM18,922 dearer.
Which is quicker from 0–100 km/h?
The Lotus Emeya is quicker. Its dual-motor AWD setup does 0–100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia takes 5.7 seconds.