Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Jaecoo J5

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 Jaecoo J5. 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 Jaecoo J5 gets a 13.2-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia stands out with Harman Kardon audio — features our data doesn't list for the Jaecoo J5. The Jaecoo J5 counters with wireless charging, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Giulia gets leather upholstery while the Jaecoo J5 offers synthetic leather (pet-friendly).

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 Jaecoo J5 responds with a Electric making 155kW and 288Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.5 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 155kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Alfa Romeo Giulia is 5.3s 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, 263mm longer than the Jaecoo J5 at 4,380mm (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 384L in the Jaecoo J5, giving the Alfa Romeo Giulia a 96L advantage.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Giulia leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,250kg. That 350kg 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 Jaecoo J5's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 10.8 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 Jaecoo J5 about $792 a year (16.5 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Alfa Romeo Giulia) and 8 years / unlimited km (Jaecoo J5). Capped-price servicing: no data (Alfa Romeo Giulia), 8 years (Jaecoo J5).

Where each one leads

The Alfa Romeo Giulia: more power (206kW against 155kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (480L against 384L) and the higher braked towing limit (1,600kg against 1,250kg).

The Jaecoo J5: the lower starting price ($35,990 against $76,450) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).

The Verdict

Jaecoo J5 scores higher, 72 vs 70

The Jaecoo J5 scores 72 to the Alfa Romeo Giulia's 70 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Alfa Romeo Giulia ahead by 33 points), value (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 17 points), reliability (Jaecoo J5 ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 480L in the Alfa Romeo Giulia, 384L in the Jaecoo J5. Warranty: 5 years on the Alfa Romeo Giulia, 8 on the Jaecoo J5.

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