Is the Alfa Romeo Giulia offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Alfa Romeo Giulia's engine?

Up to 210 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

How much fuel does the Alfa Romeo Giulia use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 5.40 L.

What is the top speed of the Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Depending on the model, top speed is 235 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Length 4650 mm, width 1860 mm, height 1438 mm – those are the dimensions of the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

What drivetrain options does the VW Golf have?

The VW Golf is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

How much power does the VW Golf deliver on the road?

The VW Golf reaches a peak output of 333 HP, depending on the model.

What is the fuel consumption of the VW Golf according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 1.10 L.

How far can the VW Golf go on a full charge?

According to WLTP, the VW Golf can travel up to 143 km on a single charge.

How many kWh does the VW Golf’s battery hold?

The battery capacity is 19.70 kWh.

How much luggage fits in the VW Golf?

Depending on configuration, up to 381 L fit inside.

How big is the VW Golf overall?

The VW Golf measures 4282 mm long, 1789 mm wide and 1483 mm high.

Alfa Romeo Giulia vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Golf has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs 48000 £. That’s a price difference of around 22805 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Alfa Romeo Giulia with 5.40 L. The difference is about 4.30 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a distinct edge – offering 333 HP compared to 210 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia takes 6.80 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs somewhat better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia tops out at 235 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Alfa Romeo Giulia pulls to a small extent stronger with 470 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, VW Golf is clearly perceptible lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1640 kg. The difference is around 333 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Alfa Romeo Giulia offers evident more room – 480 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, Alfa Romeo Giulia barely noticeable takes the win – 535 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Golf shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 48000 - 57000 £	Price 25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km 5.40 L	Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range 131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity 19.70 kWh
co2 141 g/km	co2 25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 58 L	Fuel tank capacity 40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Sedan	Body Type Hatchback
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 4	Doors 5
Curb weight 1640 kg	Curb weight 1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity 480 L	Trunk capacity 273 - 381 L
Length 4650 mm	Length 4282 - 4296 mm
Width 1860 mm	Width 1789 mm
Height 1438 mm	Height 1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity -	Max trunk capacity 1129 - 1237 L
Payload 535 kg	Payload 438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Diesel	Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 210 HP	Power HP 116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.80 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed 235 km/h	Max Speed 202 - 270 km/h
Torque 470 Nm	Torque 220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 154 kW	Power kW 85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity 2143 cm3	Engine capacity 1498 - 1984 cm3