Genesis G70 vs Alfa Romeo Giulia

The Genesis G70 starts from $59,000 before on-road costs, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia opens at $76,450. That makes the Genesis G70 the more affordable entry point by $17,450.

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 $64,900 and $84,095 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Giulia by roughly $4,130 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 Genesis G70 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia gets a 8.8-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Genesis G70 stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate and Lexicon audio that you will not find on the Alfa Romeo Giulia. The Alfa Romeo Giulia counters with Harman Kardon audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Genesis G70 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Alfa Romeo Giulia offers leather.

The Genesis G70 uses a Petrol producing 179kW and 353Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.4 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia responds with a Petrol making 206kW and 400Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.2 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 179kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Genesis G70 measures 4,685mm long on a 2,835mm wheelbase, 42mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulia at 4,643mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Genesis G70 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 465L in the Genesis G70 and 480L in the Alfa Romeo Giulia, giving the Alfa Romeo Giulia a 15L advantage.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Giulia leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,565/year for the Genesis G70 and $1,739/year for the Alfa Romeo Giulia. That is a $826 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Estimated annual total: $2,565 (Genesis G70) vs $1,739 (Alfa Romeo Giulia). The Alfa Romeo Giulia saves you roughly $826 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Genesis G70) vs 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Giulia). Both match on warranty length.