Alfa Romeo Junior vs KGM Actyon

The Alfa Romeo Junior starts from $45,900 before on-road costs, while the KGM Actyon opens at $44,500. That makes the KGM Actyon the more affordable entry point by $1,400.

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 $50,490 and $48,950 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Junior by roughly $4,985 in fuel alone.

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

The Alfa Romeo Junior features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the KGM Actyon gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Junior stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging that you will not find on the KGM Actyon. The KGM Actyon counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Junior gets cloth upholstery while the KGM Actyon offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Alfa Romeo Junior and 2-zone in the KGM Actyon.

The Alfa Romeo Junior uses a Petrol MHEV producing 107kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a dct to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 seconds.

The KGM Actyon responds with a Turbo GDi making 120kW and 280Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.5 seconds.

The KGM Actyon has the clear power advantage at 120kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Junior is 3.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Alfa Romeo Junior measures 4,170mm long on a 2,557mm wheelbase, 570mm shorter than the KGM Actyon at 4,740mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the KGM Actyon generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 415L in the Alfa Romeo Junior and 668L in the KGM Actyon, giving the KGM Actyon a 253L advantage.

For towing, the KGM Actyon leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,169/year for the Alfa Romeo Junior and $2,166/year for the KGM Actyon. That is a $997 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Junior.

Estimated annual total: $1,169 (Alfa Romeo Junior) vs $2,166 (KGM Actyon). The Alfa Romeo Junior saves you roughly $997 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Junior) vs 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Actyon). The KGM Actyon has longer coverage.