Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Genesis G70

The Alfa Romeo Giulia starts from $75,900 before on-road costs, while the Genesis G70 opens at $59,000. That makes the Genesis G70 the more affordable entry point by $16,900.

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 $83,490 and $64,900 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Genesis G70 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 98% for the Alfa Romeo Giulia and 81% for the Genesis G70.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Alfa Romeo Giulia packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Genesis G70.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Alfa Romeo Giulia and 10 in the Genesis G70.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia features a 8.8-inch touchscreen, while the Genesis G70 gets a 10.3-inch display. 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.

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 $2,109/year for the Alfa Romeo Giulia and $2,252/year for the Genesis G70. That is a $143 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Estimated annual total: $2,109 (Alfa Romeo Giulia) vs $2,252 (Genesis G70). The Alfa Romeo Giulia saves you roughly $143 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.