Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Volvo ES90

The Alfa Romeo Giulia starts from $76,450 before on-road costs, while the Volvo ES90 opens at $88,880. That makes the Alfa Romeo Giulia the more affordable entry point by $12,430.

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 $97,768 respectively.

The Volvo ES90 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Alfa Romeo Giulia, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

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

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo ES90 gets a 14.5-inch display and 9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo ES90 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and power tailgate that the Alfa Romeo Giulia does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Giulia gets leather upholstery while the Volvo ES90 offers nordico fabric. Climate control is 2-zone in the Alfa Romeo Giulia and 4-zone in the Volvo ES90.

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 Volvo ES90 responds with a Electric making 245kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds.

The Volvo ES90 has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 206kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is 1.4s 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, 357mm shorter than the Volvo ES90 at 5,000mm (3,102mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo ES90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 480L in the Alfa Romeo Giulia and 424L in the Volvo ES90, giving the Alfa Romeo Giulia a 56L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo ES90 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Giulia) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo ES90). Both match on warranty length.