Alfa Romeo Giulia vs GWM ORA 5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Alfa Romeo Giulia a rating. We hold no ANCAP data for the GWM ORA 5. 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 GWM ORA 5 gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia stands out with Harman Kardon audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the GWM ORA 5. The GWM ORA 5 counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Giulia gets leather upholstery while the GWM ORA 5 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1-zone in the GWM ORA 5.

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 GWM ORA 5 responds with a Electric making 150kW and 260Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Alfa Romeo Giulia is 2.8s 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, 172mm longer than the GWM ORA 5 at 4,471mm (2,720mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Alfa Romeo Giulia generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 480L in the Alfa Romeo Giulia and 362L in the GWM ORA 5, giving the Alfa Romeo Giulia a 118L advantage.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Giulia leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 850kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GWM ORA 5's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 10.9 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 GWM ORA 5 about $773 a year (16.1 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Alfa Romeo Giulia) and 7 years / unlimited km (GWM ORA 5).

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Giulia: more power (206kW against 150kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (480L against 362L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,600kg against 750kg).

The GWM ORA 5: the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Verdict

GWM ORA 5 scores higher, 72 vs 70

The GWM ORA 5 scores 72 to the Alfa Romeo Giulia's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Alfa Romeo Giulia ahead by 29 points), value (GWM ORA 5 ahead by 19 points), practicality (Alfa Romeo Giulia ahead by 9 points). Boot space with the seats up: 480L in the Alfa Romeo Giulia, 362L in the GWM ORA 5. Warranty: 5 years on the Alfa Romeo Giulia, 7 on the GWM ORA 5.

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