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Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (210 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (48,000 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alfa Romeo Giulia or Volvo XC40?

Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

Alfa Romeo Giulia

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

Volvo XC40

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper

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

Giulia

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo XC40 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs 48,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,238 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Alfa Romeo Giulia uses 5.4 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

XC40

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 barely more power – delivering 210 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alfa Romeo Giulia delivers visibly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Giulia

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alfa Romeo Giulia is only slightly lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 48 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alfa Romeo Giulia offers marginally more boot space – 480 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alfa Romeo Giulia carries marginally more – 535 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alfa Romeo Giulia stands well ahead of its rival 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
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 210 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 L/100km
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Alfa Romeo Giulia
Volvo XC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,000 - 52,700 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
141 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
480 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
-
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
-
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
210 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
470 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
154 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
2,143 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Brand
Volvo
Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia offered with different drivetrains?

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

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