Alfa Romeo Giulia vs BYD Atto 2

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Alfa Romeo Giulia a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the BYD Atto 2. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Alfa Romeo Giulia features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the BYD Atto 2 gets a 10.1-inch display and 8.8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the BYD Atto 2. The BYD Atto 2 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Giulia gets leather upholstery while the BYD Atto 2 offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The Alfa Romeo Giulia uses a Petrol producing 206kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.2 seconds.

The BYD Atto 2 responds with a Electric making 130kW and 290Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 130kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Alfa Romeo Giulia is 2.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Alfa Romeo Giulia measures 4,643mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 333mm longer than the BYD Atto 2 at 4,310mm (2,620mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Alfa Romeo Giulia generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 480L in the Alfa Romeo Giulia and 380L in the BYD Atto 2, giving the Alfa Romeo Giulia a 100L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the BYD Atto 2's turning circle is 1.1 m tighter, 10.5 m against 11.6 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs about $1,739 a year (6.1 L/100km) and electricity for the BYD Atto 2 about $806 a year (16.8 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Alfa Romeo Giulia) and 6 years / 150,000 km (BYD Atto 2).

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Giulia: more power (206kW against 130kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (480L against 380L).

The BYD Atto 2: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $76,450) and the longer warranty (6 years against 5).

The Verdict

BYD Atto 2 scores higher, 72 vs 70

The BYD Atto 2 scores 72 to the Alfa Romeo Giulia's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Alfa Romeo Giulia ahead by 27 points), value (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 18 points), reliability (BYD Atto 2 ahead by 12 points). Boot space with the seats up: 480L in the Alfa Romeo Giulia, 380L in the BYD Atto 2. Warranty: 5 years on the Alfa Romeo Giulia, 6 on the BYD Atto 2.

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