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Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (210 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (48,000 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alfa Romeo Giulia or Subaru BRZ?

Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

Alfa Romeo Giulia

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  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Subaru BRZ

  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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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.

Subaru BRZ is noticeably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs 48,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Alfa Romeo Giulia uses 5.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

BRZ

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 Subaru BRZ offers a bit more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia takes 6.8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alfa Romeo Giulia delivers substantially more torque with 470 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

Giulia

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is markedly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,640 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alfa Romeo Giulia offers considerably more boot space – 480 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 243 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alfa Romeo Giulia carries markedly more – 535 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alfa Romeo Giulia is clearly superior overall 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.

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Giulia

Alfa Romeo Giulia

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 210 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 L/100km
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Subaru BRZ

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,000 - 52,700 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
141 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
480 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
-
Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 kg
Payload
395 - 404 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
210 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
470 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
154 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
2,143 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Brand
Subaru
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia offered with different drivetrains?

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

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