Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Genesis G70

The Alfa Romeo Giulia starts from $76,450 before on-road costs, while the Genesis G70 opens at $59,000. That makes the Genesis G70 the more affordable entry point by $17,450.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $84,095 and $64,900 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Giulia by roughly $2,565 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Genesis G70 gets a 10.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia stands out with Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Genesis G70. The Genesis G70 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Lexicon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Giulia gets leather upholstery while the Genesis G70 offers nappa leather.

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 Genesis G70 responds with a Petrol making 179kW and 353Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.4 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 179kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia measures 4,643mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 42mm shorter than the Genesis G70 at 4,685mm (2,835mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 480L in the Alfa Romeo Giulia and 465L in the Genesis G70, giving the Alfa Romeo Giulia a 15L advantage.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Giulia leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,739/year for the Alfa Romeo Giulia and $2,252/year for the Genesis G70. That is a $513 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Estimated annual total: $1,739 (Alfa Romeo Giulia) vs $2,252 (Genesis G70). The Alfa Romeo Giulia saves you roughly $513 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Giulia) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis G70). Both match on warranty length.