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Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (520 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (48,000 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alfa Romeo Giulia or Fiat 500?

Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Fiat 500: Key differences

Alfa Romeo Giulia

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Giulia

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs 48,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Alfa Romeo Giulia with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

500

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Alfa Romeo Giulia offers clearly more power – delivering 520 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 402 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alfa Romeo Giulia delivers substantially more torque with 600 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

Giulia

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Alfa Romeo Giulia offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is significantly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,640 kg. The difference is around 510 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alfa Romeo Giulia offers significantly more boot space – 480 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 295 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alfa Romeo Giulia carries visibly more – 535 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alfa Romeo Giulia holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £48,000
Giulia

Alfa Romeo Giulia

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 210 - 520 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Reijo Muhonen
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I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,000 - 88,300 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
141 - 229 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,640 - 1,735 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
480 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 - 1,874 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 535 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
210 - 520 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
470 - 600 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
154 - 382 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
2,143 - 2,891 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Brand
Fiat
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia offered with different drivetrains?

The Alfa Romeo Giulia is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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