Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Kia Seltos
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Alfa Romeo Giulia scores higher, 70 vs 68
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Oct 2026, price 15 Oct 2026
Alfa Romeo Giulia
18 of 27 standard · no option data · 9 no dataFrom
$76,450
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 206kW
- Economy
- 6.1 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 480L
Top CarSorted Score, 70 vs 68, but the Kia Seltos is $45,200 cheaper
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Kia Seltos
12 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 not offered · 8 no dataFrom
$31,250
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 110kW
- Economy
- 6.9 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 468L
Run-out stock: confirm with a dealer
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$76,450RRP
- with the Kia Seltos's standard kit: $76,450 (nothing to add)
$31,250RRP
- cannot be matched: Adaptive Cruise Control, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Digital Radio (DAB+) and 2 more not offered
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce RWD
$76,450
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 15 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $330 a week in repayments ($76,450 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Kia Seltos S
$31,250
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 8 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $121 a week in repayments ($31,250 RRP, before on-road costs, run-out stock; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Kia Seltos starts $45,200 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Run-out stock (Kia Seltos). Remaining new stock of an outgoing model. Confirm availability with the dealer.
Finance
From ≈$121/wk(≈$526/mo)
Estimate on the Kia Seltos at $31,250 RRP, before on-road costs, run-out stock; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Alfa Romeo GiuliaDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Alfa Romeo Giulia a rating. ANCAP's published record does not give the Kia Seltos a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Alfa Romeo Giulia and 5 on the Kia Seltos.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Alfa Romeo Giulia
- REC-005416 · published 28 Apr 2022Due to a manufacturing issue, the automatic Adaptive Light System (AFS) sensors may not adjust as intended when there is a change in load or load distribution on the vehicle.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2022
- REC-005038 · published 19 Jan 2022Due to a manufacturing issue, the fuel sensor housing may crack and cause a fuel leak.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2021
- REC-000006 · published 11 Aug 2019On some Alfa Romeo Giulia MY2017-2019 and Alfa Romeo Stelvio MY2017-2019, the instrument panel shows more fuel than what is actually present in the fuel tank.Year range on the notice: 2017 - 2019
- 1 more on the model page.
Kia Seltos
- REC-006395 · published 30 Jul 2025The piston rings fitted to the engines of certain vehicles may not meet manufacturing specifications, and could cause engine failure and vehicle stalling.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2022
- REC-005962 · published 20 May 2024Due to a manufacturing defect, the side curtain airbag may inflate without warning.Year range on the notice: 2023
- REC-005699 · published 15 Jun 2023Due to a software issue, the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate the visual seat belt warning as required by the Australian Design Rules (ADR) 04/06.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2023
- 2 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Alfa Romeo Giulia features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Kia Seltos gets a 8-inch display. 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 Kia Seltos. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Giulia gets leather upholstery while the Kia Seltos offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1-zone in the Kia Seltos.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Kia Seltos responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 180Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.2 seconds.
The Alfa Romeo Giulia has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 110kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Alfa Romeo Giulia is 4.0s 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, 258mm longer than the Kia Seltos at 4,385mm (2,630mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Alfa Romeo Giulia generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 480L in the Alfa Romeo Giulia and 468L in the Kia Seltos, giving the Alfa Romeo Giulia a 12L advantage.
For towing, the Alfa Romeo Giulia leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,100kg. That 500kg 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 Kia Seltos's turning circle is 1.0 m tighter, 10.6 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 fuel for the Kia Seltos about $1,967 a year (6.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $228 a year less for the Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Warranty: 5 years / unlimited km (Alfa Romeo Giulia) and 7 years / unlimited km (Kia Seltos).
Where each one leads
The Alfa Romeo Giulia: more power (206kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (480L against 468L), the higher braked towing limit (1,600kg against 1,100kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,739 a year against $1,967).
The Kia Seltos: the lower starting price ($31,250 against $76,450) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).
The Verdict
Alfa Romeo Giulia scores higher, 70 vs 68
The Alfa Romeo Giulia scores 70 to the Kia Seltos's 68 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Alfa Romeo Giulia ahead by 34 points), technology (Alfa Romeo Giulia ahead by 33 points), reliability (Kia Seltos ahead by 17 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs about $228 less (6.1 L/100km against 6.9 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Warranty: 5 years on the Alfa Romeo Giulia, 7 on the Kia Seltos.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Run-out stock (Kia Seltos). Remaining new stock of an outgoing model. Confirm availability with the dealer.
Finance
From ≈$121/wk(≈$526/mo)
Estimate on the Kia Seltos at $31,250 RRP, before on-road costs, run-out stock; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Alfa Romeo GiuliaDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Alfa Romeo Giulia and Kia Seltos?
The Kia Seltos is the cheapest at $31,250 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Alfa Romeo Giulia by $45,200.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia uses the least fuel at 6.1L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Alfa Romeo Giulia and Kia Seltos, so there is no crash result to compare.
Which has the most boot space?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia has the largest boot at 480L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,600kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Kia Seltos has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Alfa Romeo Giulia makes the most power at 206kW. The Alfa Romeo Giulia is quickest to 100km/h in 5.2s.
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