Skoda Superb vs Alfa Romeo Giulia

The Skoda Superb starts from $55,990 before on-road costs, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia opens at $75,900. That makes the Skoda Superb the more affordable entry point by $19,910.

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 $61,589 and $83,490 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Skoda Superb by roughly $1,995 in fuel alone.

Both the Skoda Superb and Alfa Romeo Giulia hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 93% for the Skoda Superb and 98% for the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Alfa Romeo Giulia packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Skoda Superb.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Skoda Superb and 6 in the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

The Skoda Superb features a 9.2-inch touchscreen, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia gets a 8.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Skoda Superb stands out with wireless charging and heated front seats 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.

The Skoda Superb uses a Petrol producing 132kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 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 132kW. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is 2.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Skoda Superb measures 4,902mm long on a 2,841mm wheelbase, 259mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulia at 4,643mm (2,820mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Skoda Superb generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 625L in the Skoda Superb and 480L in the Alfa Romeo Giulia, giving the Skoda Superb a 145L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Superb leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,600kg. That 400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,710/year for the Skoda Superb and $2,109/year for the Alfa Romeo Giulia. That is a $399 annual difference in favour of the Skoda Superb.

Estimated annual total: $1,710 (Skoda Superb) vs $2,109 (Alfa Romeo Giulia). The Skoda Superb saves you roughly $399 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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