Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM859,922 gap is enormous: the Giulia costs RM440,078 against RM1,300,000 for the Panamera, while annual road tax is RM378 versus RM1,865. The Porsche is materially quicker, with 348 hp, 500 Nm and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time, against 276 hp, 400 Nm and 5.7 seconds. It also brings all-wheel drive, air suspension and a 360-degree camera. But the Alfa is 409 mm shorter and 490 kg lighter, with a longer five-year/150,000 km warranty. The Panamera is the more capable machine; the Giulia is the rational purchase.
Pick the Alfa Romeo Giulia if RM440,078, a 1,490 kg rear-wheel-drive sedan and five-year/150,000 km warranty suit your priorities.
Pick the Porsche Panamera if you want 348 hp, 500 Nm, all-wheel drive, adaptive air suspension and the extra convenience equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Alfa Romeo Giulia RM440,078; Porsche Panamera RM1,300,000.
- Performance: Giulia 276 hp, 400 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds; Panamera 348 hp, 500 Nm and 5.1 seconds.
- Driveline: Giulia rear-wheel drive; Panamera all-wheel drive.
- Size and weight: Giulia is 4,643 mm long and 1,490 kg; Panamera is 5,052 mm long and 1,980 kg.
- Fuel tank and boot: Giulia has a 58-litre tank and 480-litre boot; Panamera has a 90-litre tank and 494-litre boot.
- Warranty: Giulia gets five years/150,000 km; Panamera gets four years/100,000 km.
Giulia
- RM859,922 lower purchase price.
- 409 mm shorter and 490 kg lighter.
- Five-year/150,000 km warranty.
- Slower 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.1 seconds.
- Rear-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive.
- No air suspension, 360-degree camera or head-up display.
Panamera
- 348 hp and 500 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds.
- All-wheel drive and adaptive two-chamber air suspension.
- Powered boot with contactless opening, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- RM1,300,000 price versus RM440,078.
- RM1,865 annual road tax versus RM378.
- Four-year/100,000 km warranty is shorter than five years/150,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM440,078✓ | RM1,300,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Grand Tourer |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM378✓ | RM1,865 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-turbo with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,995 cc | 2,894 cc |
| Horsepower | 276 hp | 348 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | PDK |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Porsche |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds | 5.1 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 272 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,643 mm | 5,052 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,937 mm |
| Height | 1,436 mm | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Weight | 1,490 kg | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 90 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 480 litres | 494 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 265/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Italy (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver and Front Passenger Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Driver and Front Passenger Knee, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix Adaptive LED Projectors | Matrix 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 | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| 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 |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot; 2 USB-C Ports Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 14-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | Powered Boot with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 4 years |
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 & Panamera for sale
Giulia vs Panamera FAQ
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia or Porsche Panamera better?
The Porsche Panamera is better for outright performance and equipment, with 348 hp, all-wheel drive, air suspension and a 5.1-second 0-100 km/h time. The Alfa Romeo Giulia makes more financial sense and carries the longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Panamera costs RM859,922 more than the Alfa Romeo Giulia: RM1,300,000 versus RM440,078.
Which is easier to manage in town?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia is the less bulky car at 4,643 mm long and 1,860 mm wide, compared with the Porsche Panamera at 5,052 mm and 1,937 mm. The Porsche counters with a 360-degree camera and auto parking.