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Audi A5 Avant vs Alfa Romeo Giulia comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 520 HP), boot space and price (41,600 £ vs 48,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Avant or Alfa Romeo Giulia?

Audi A5 Avant vs Alfa Romeo Giulia: Key differences

Audi A5 Avant

  • moderately cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Alfa Romeo Giulia

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  • barely lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Avant

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A5 Avant is moderately cheaper – starting at 41,600 £ , while the Alfa Romeo Giulia costs 48,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,386 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Avant uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Alfa Romeo Giulia with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Giulia

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Avant offers a bit more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 520 HP. That’s roughly 119 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Avant is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Avant delivers markedly more torque with 825 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm more.

A5 Avant

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alfa Romeo Giulia is barely lighter – 1,640 kg compared to 1,785 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Alfa Romeo Giulia offers noticeably more boot space – 480 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 119 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 535 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Avant 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 £41,600
A5 Avant

Audi A5 Avant

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 108 km
Audi A5 Avant
Alfa Romeo Giulia

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Audi A5 Avant

The Audi A5 Avant dresses like a sleek coupe but carries like a sensible estate, offering buyers a rare blend of glamour and everyday practicality. Inside, the cabin feels beautifully sorted and the drive is composed and engaging, making routine errands feel a touch more enjoyable than they have any right to be.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia

The Alfa Romeo Giulia captivates with its stunning Italian design and dynamic performance, representing a perfect blend of elegance and sportiness. Its engaging driving experience, characterised by precise handling and responsive steering, appeals to enthusiasts who crave the thrill of the road. Inside, the Giulia showcases a beautifully crafted interior that combines luxury with cutting-edge technology, making every journey a delight.

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Audi A5 Avant
Alfa Romeo Giulia

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,600 - 92,400 £
Price
48,000 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 108 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
47 - 175 g/km
co2
141 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,785 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
1,640 - 1,735 kg
Trunk capacity
361 L
Trunk capacity
480 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,874 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
480 - 535 kg
Payload
415 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
210 - 520 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
470 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
154 - 382 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,143 - 2,891 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Alfa Romeo
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