Alfa Giulia vs Audi A4 - can Italy beat Germany's finest? | Head2Head
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- The Alfa Romeo Giulia is one of the best cars the Italian brand has produced in decades. Gorgeous styling, sporty handling and great safety ratings make it a genuine contender against the typical German rivals, but how does it compare to one of the best? I pit the Giulia against the Audi A4 to find out.
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The Audi you buy with your brain, the Alfa you buy with the heart
So if I have both, I buy BMW?
and the mercedes with your head, heart, and balls
Audis you buy with your lemming instinct, there's no brain involved.
John Wink don't forget, the mercedes is bought with your precious butt.
Everyone needs a well seated bum.
Ville Pusa If you have a brain, you'd be buying a Lexus.
Im the kind of guy that hates having the same car as everybody els, so i would get the Alfa :)
No main stream german for me...
Does everybody has the newest A4? Never saw someone using it.
FarukTTA in my town I see a lot of a4s and 3 series. Rarely any Italian cars though.
@@faruktta3151 The problem is that if you buy the A4 from 10 years ago it looks just about the same as the new one. Compare now the Giulia with the 159 that he replaced.
Yes!!
Yes
I actually changed my A6 in for a Giulia, and it absolutely didn't disappoint! Sure, it's a bit less practical and some, not all, of the interior trim can't match Audi.. but if that's the reason you're buying a car then you're mad. Being a bit less practical will only be an issue a few times a year anyway.
Head = buy the Audi
Heart = buy the Alfa.
Heart wins every time.
NovaLogiX
Did you buy or lease
Because if you bought it you will be disappointed when the Italian pos breaks down and your old A6 lasts 200,000 miles
Reliability is so boring these days ... That's what I need to keep telling myself, because I bought!
My 156 has almost 300k kms. A friend of mine has one with almost 600k kms. So its not only the TDI that lasts. The JTD it also lasts a lot.
NovaLogiX wtf is wrong with you man.you are absolutely Mad Men
Volkswagen and reliable? Good joke Bro'
You like going from A to B comfortably -> A4
You wanna drive a car -> Giulia
Wanna do it comfortably for real; C-class
If you arrive at B -> Giulia
Tuco 30 Years ago you could say that
- Be smart & Mix A & B & you get the GTI Clubsport. View it at my Channel in 4K! -
Rs4?
I'm falling in love with this Alfa ♥️
Thx I have the qv
Nizar Wannous good for you.
Yes
I've fallen in love with almost every alfa ever
@@mhs25100 qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq
I've owned a Giulia 2.2. aut. d for almost two years now - and I still look forward to drive every morning (I've got around 65 miles to work).
I heard from many people that it has many problems is that true bcs i want to buy one
Is it reliable?
@@gbma3241 and Youssef, I've had some visits at the mechanic, but it has not been rather expensive. You have to take good care of it.
Is it comfortable? What would rate the comfort level 1-10 ?
@@gbma3241 9,5 if you're not into luxury. It's low to the ground and I'm 53, so I feel it when getting in and out. :)
I have had 3 BMWs and now I have a Giulia 2017 =- leaves BMW in the dirt - will never go back to any other car
after owning this car - I retract my previous comment - BMW 2nd to none for after sales service - Alfa is a Chrysler product and hence consumer is treated like a Chrysler owner and not a ALFA owner - crap service
Hmm, as a 10y owner of 330i I was considering to lease Giulia mid-2017 but felt like it needed to proof itself 1st, so I went for the (just as boring as the A4) CPO '15 328ix (more wife friendly) and regretted it so much that I actually just dumped it, while still holding on to my '06 330i that I love ...and leased a new X3 for the wife since all new BMW are only good in version M or X ...and M is too$ and I already have '11 X5 and a new X3.
So now I'm BACK looking at Giulias ;) ...and I was also concerned about the SERVICE, but in my case the local AR dealer shares it's roof with Maserati - no Chrysler of Fiat , but you feel a bit looked down upon which IDG a shit about. Anyway how has your 1st year been like? Thank you in advance - cheers!
@@vcader Dont own an Alfa, but an Abarth 124 Spider, and the FCA dealerships in Germany are just useless. You dont get anyone on the phone, if you want to buy a car you dont find anyone to sell it to you and the workshop service is the worst. If you get your car back from service it is scratched and has new issues. The reliability and the quality of the cars are very good. But the dealerships... wow. Whole other story with BMW dealerships.
@@Gentleman...Driver I went to one Alfa dealer in the Netherlands and it felt like I was giving the salesperson a tour of the car instead of the other way around. Didn't go back after a test drive. Contacted another dealership and ended up talking to the salesperson for 2 hours, he showed me every Alfa in every spec they had and he will be the first person I call when I'm ordering it this summer. I guess it really depends on the passion the person working at the dealership has for the brand.
@@nielsvandenkieboom5034 A perfect example of how important a sales person is. Thanks.
Audi - very good looking, excelent interior and practicality, very economical and easy to drive
Alfa - good and unique looking, very good interior, very good flappy pedal gearbox with RWD, lots of fun to drive
Conclusion: The Audi checks more boxes, so for a normal person it is the better car, BUT for a petrol head there is no doubt that the Alfa would be the only right choice.
Totally agree. I would pick the Alfa, but its not for everybody. The steering is too sharp, the brakes are too precise, it has less body roll, less suspension travel, etc.. a more sporty feeling. The Audi is more relaxed. Its a tourer while the Giulia its a sports car.
While for some people the A4 its the best for being comfortable, peaceful and chilled to live with, for other people it would be boring and Giulia is the answer. But the difference its not reliability or material quality. Its just the character of the cars. Both are well built.
...actually you provided 5 things for the audi and 6 for the alfa so..
Alfa is almost a copy of BMW 3 series.it doesn't look unique at all...
The Audi is obsolete my good man....Now they put a video game in front of the driver to attract millennials....RIDICULOUS....The Giulia is a 4 door Ferrari....the Audi is a JETTA....Game over....NEXT ..
MIC DROP
Dino Pappous Alfa looks sportier, Audi is a king in material quality so thats why it's gonna be premium what Alfa just can dream.
Lol I love the comment section on these carwow videos it's war down here!
L G oi I hear ya mate maybe the Audi could be underrated? But still underpowered compared to the Alfa
I feel like it's a war whenever cars are in a video! A lot of are very vocal about their car of choice, sometimes it's fun! Other times, ehhh it gets annoying ^^"
car "enthusiasts" loving one car in general. idiots
Still going to get the Giulia, love that look!
Great review!
If you chose Audi - you want your normal life without any disturbance.
If you chose Alfa - great life awaits you. Maybe you are a bit mad, but you drive ALFA. Everyone should drive an Alfa once in lifetime. (Jeremy Clarkson...) :-)
MichaelE6300 but still audi sell way more cars
If you want a normal life without disturbance, you buy a Toyota Camry. Good luck not having headaches with the Audi once warranty is over!
Most of the people are not petrolheads, so....
For example VW also sells more than Lamborghini but that doesnt mean VW is better. Which it is, as a practical car, but not hardcore one.
Alfa and Audi are in the same price class, VW and Lamborghini aren't
I have driven one (petrol 4 cyl), and it feels very much like a normal car, no need to be mad, and it does not FORCE you to drive fast, like BMW does, nor is it jerky like 3 series i4. You will simply not notice you are going over the speed limit
I love the fact the Giulia now comes in 'Veloce' trim, with a meaty 280hp on tap. It gives the car a much sportier feel. I test-drove one yesterday as well as the 2.2L diesel model, and the extra power really does change the whole feel and dynamic of the car.
I've had Audi A4s, A5s and A6s as hire cars to do long-distance driving (Lincoln to Plymouth and back again), and they are indeed very comfortable, but to be fair the Giulia is hardly a Fred Flintstone car; it's still comfortable enough to drive.
Sat on a couple of quotes for a Giulia Veloce at the moment. My only real decision is whether I want it in Vulcano Black or Misano Blue.
Of course alfa romeo giulia.
beautiful design, driving pleasure, engine...
Not only a4, Giulia is better than 3 series and c-class
BOTH WONDERFUL MACHINES, I'D GO FOR THE ALFA
said an italian
@@saidalas7763 yes correct, a proud Italian owner of an Alfa Romeo 4C
@@riccardodellicolli2568 lol you have many accounts
@@saidalas7763 the alfa looks way better than the Audi 😄
@@costaskl6589 both look mediocre at best
My mom would completely agree with this dude, however, for a pretrolhead like me, RWD>FWD.
Matt: this car goes around corners as good as you're ever going to need.
--Immediately uses both lanes for corner.
LMAO
To go around the camera car duh
2:10 audi’s beautiful standard check engine light
It turns off when you start the engine...
That's audi right there
Well done👍attention to detail makes all the difference 👏🎩🍷
That Giulia is gorgeous inside and out. Only time will tell if it's as reliable as its German counterparts.
this is the only reasonable comment I've found in the ocean of audi fanboys
Giulietta in Uk has proven to be a fairly reliable car (88% of cars pass their MoT), why should Giulia be less?
Alfa (FIAT) are trying to get back into the American market after being kicked out for 20 years for being unreliable shit boxes. When Autoline Network tried to test a press car over a one week period it broke down 3 times and they couldn't actually complete the test. And I think it's bling bling ugly as well.
won't take much, since audis are not that reliable
@karl
Lets face the facts:
www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/picturegalleries/9818203/Engine-reliability-the-bottom-10-brands.html?frame=2458655 -so audi comes secound from bottom, placed among the defunct manufacturers, like Rover and SAAB. Wow, much quality, such good.
Meanwhile Fiat is 7th from top: www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/picturegalleries/9816454/Engine-reliability-the-top-10-brands.html?frame=2457919
In simple numbers: Fiats engine fail rate: 1 in 85, audi 1 in 27.
Speaks for itself. Case closed.
Oh and talking about 20 years ago, audi was producing undriveable, deadly TT-bugs back then...
The A4 looks like an old Camry next to the Alfa.
The looks are not all.
oh god...alfa looks ugly as fuck compared to audi 😂
Ally Chek what is wrong in your eyes?
Nothing, it's totally subjective so I understand it might be a good looking car to you...but I can't help it if it looks uglier to me..
Ally Chek I have to agree, to me the Alfa Romeo looks dated.
I like Audis but you would have to be mad not to buy the Alfa if you've got the chance to choose between the two
You have to be mad to buy more expensive and less quality Alfa with outdated exterior.
Not really. As fidgety as Audi's reliability can be, Alfa's is far worse. We also don't know how well the Alfa would hold it's price. Another thing is that the "honeymoon" period of the Giulia is coming to an end. Where as half a year ago everyone was saying how it's the best thing ever, now people are starting to say "Well, there's this and that that isn't great".
The Audi is a proven daily. The Alfa, as good looking and as sporty as it is, is still a wild card since Alfa have been out of the class for so long.
Not really.I would buy the qv any day,if i could afford it,but here i would rather have the audi.
G3R I'd only get it for the Quadrofollogio (whatever spelling is) version. But having been in an A4 with all the optional interior things - I totally get what Matts saying, it feels in a different league to anything else at that price range.
Tuco "outdated exterior"
Are you mad?
Curious how no one ever mentions that audi does not have a single reliable engine, apart MAYBE the 2.0 tdi
2.8 12v
It’s not like Alfa engines are any better.
@@kangvp9512 What are you talking about? JTDm is the best diesel engine on the market.
3.0 TFSI Supercharged
@@ViciousWayz that is awesome.
I love it how the audi has the check engine warning light on
I love how it goes away when you turn on the engine
I test drove the A4 and I just leased the Giulia. I agree with this review 100%. I got the Giulia because it’s more fun to drive and it is unique on the road.
I really love this Giulia, a real car
Alfa Romeo looks Awesome!!!
I wish you would mention the cost of servicing which can sometimes be ridiculously expensive. A three year comparison would be ideal including service plans and non service plans. I recently payed £500 for a second service on a BMW (I didn't have the service plan). They classed it as a major service although they only changed the oil and a few filters.
the Alfa Romeo absolutely the best CAR!
No f*** the Italian cars not Maserati or lambo Ferrari I mean fiat Alfa and the rest
Alfa is garbage
Ahahaha look at these mad boys
Bored of audi design and front wheel drive, you should compare it with the jaguar xe.
dr 70194 or just use the s line Quattro which costs the same as the base model Guilia
Cost doesnt matter. Small differences for a brit.
dr 70194 Cost does matter to most brits considering around half of us earn under £25000 a year
You are so lucky to live in england or other european country. The salary in our country for a year approximately 40k but this car costs more than 400k in our country. Me as a medical doctor earn 90k for a year. And i couldnt afford this car. My 5 year salary as a medical doctor. Minimum salary in our country is 15k. Think that people.
dr 70194 where do you live? because it must be all the import tax that makes the cars cost so much
Everytime I read "head=audi heart=alfa", I think yeah, head=living with your parents (so comfty), heart=living with your crush (so exciting), soo, you choose.😉
This is the greatest comment ever written in the history of the internet. Damn. Alpha>Audi
I love BMW or Mercedes, but, betwen this two cars, i choise Alfa Romeo...
JeZZGro You "choise" the Alfa Romeo? Looking at what you wrote, did you even understand what he said? Sry mate but even for a non-native speaker your English is... meh...
Felix O. - VEOTech you know that the "o" letter is right next to the "i" letter?
Fadi Zeineh Maybe, but it could also be that he messed up the word "choice" which'd be wrong aswell. Also the whole sentence is wrong I just chose that particular example.
Felix O. - VEOTech unless u actually don't understand what he ment pls just stfu, no1 cares about spelling on the internet
And this is how the world population slowly become more retarded and uncivilized. More tv, less books, and a whole lot more morons that can't write properly (even in their own language often).
There is nothing "best in class" in an Audi A4!
With love,
An A4 owner
Alfa Giulia= For drive a CAR
Audi A4=For drive a hi-tech iphone with 4 Wheels...
Gabriel Rossi much english
Simon Tasev Boring professor.
i phone is shit there isn't a single reason to buy an iPhone over an android phone in the same price don't compare an Audi to an iPhone
An iPhone is just a Samsung, made by Samsung, with Samsung parts, sold with a MADE IN THE USA sticker on it. Just like an Audi is a VW with a OOOO sticker.
@5putput behind merc and bmw in technology? Really ? Oh wait u have an iphone ...
Driving is the part of the day where my inner child awakes. With the A4 that never happens
You are the best reviewer because you actually speak on the practicality, like the rear seats, which obviously if I'm getting a sedan, its a consideration. Other reviewers hardly use their brains.
Most cars in this class is used by one person only. So though I agree it is nice to know, it is the other reviewers that carter to the most people.
bench175 want practical? Buy corolla..you just got a thing for audi and that's ok...
Thanks for actually choosing the car which you think is best in class instead of being scared of criticism and saying something like 'they're both really good cars'
Come on, confess, you would buy the Giulia for yourself :)
No
No
@@Ismaili1912 zatte you good bro? Is giulia hunting your dreams?
alfa for me any day...
Fanboy every day
@@saidalas7763 poor boy looking for alfa comments, an alfista stole your gf? Don't cry
@@kataloganz go fix your eyes
@@saidalas7763 non sense like your life, poor dude
@@kataloganz why you like your own comments, clown?
The Alfa, face it, is new. The first real contender they've put up, and she's pretty, and a good performer. Not as polished as the competition, but fresh. And you don't see one on every corner. That's a big appeal to a lot of people.
Been waiting ages for this head 2 head comparison of these 2 exact cars. Thank you!
People need to realise that some of us actually love Audi for its simplicity.
Saddo 😄
Not a single shot of the A4 from the back where I can see the exhausts. Good job Carwow....
It's UNDERSTATED, not dull. How dare you.
I got myself the Giulia Ti Sport here in the States (aka Veloce model) and it is an absolute dream. The Giulia is the most well-balanced sports sedan there is. Between its sublime handling, wonderful looks and quick engine (2.0L 280-bhp) it crushes the comparable competitor models. I've taken her on long distance trips and she handles perfectly smoothly, almost sedate. But when you give it some throttle there is that instant Italian satisfaction and soul.
Is to comfortable? What would you rate the comfort 1-10? Is it reliable?
Monica Belluci versus Angela Merkele, and yet again Angela Merkele wins!!! Hahaha. Purely because she is more robust and screwed together better? Really???
Although the Giulia hasn't quite beat it's German rivals just yet, it's a good indication of what Alfa CAN become. If the Stelvio can be a success (it already is on looks in my opinion), the company can finally pull itself up by the boot straps and start making phenomenal cars again. I think the car to look out for will be the successor to the Giulia in a few years time. I think by that point, they might finally be on the same level as their competitors.
Performances , chassis tenue de route , design , interieur c 'est déjà loin devant !
The Alfa is a lot more exciting, but the Audi is so much easier to live with and I don't think you could go wrong with either. Buy either and you'd wonder how nice it would have been to get the other car.
Finally some sensible comment. Other are just throwing shit at each other without realising that different people have different tastes and needs.
It´s too bad there are so few petrolheads here in Germany. Each time i see a Giulia i´m cheered up a bit. It´s the same with Giuliettas vs. Golfs - I really like my 1.4 170 hp and love it when there´s other Giuliettas around. It´s just not happening that often and will become even less in the future...
Picked the Audi S3 over the Giulia. No regrets. Softer suspension. Still exciting. Incredibly comfortable and high quality interiors for long drives and still enough back seat space...for comparable price. IDC if my car isn't drop dead sexy outside like the Giulia. I'm going to be spending most of my time inside the car driving it, not outside looking at it.
I love this Alfa!Great car.
No
@@Ismaili1912 yes :)
Audi design in A4 is a disaster,
the deep ribbing on the side of the car body is probably from the 80's, then you have round lines of the general shape from the previous A6 (3 generations back) and angular headlight and sharp front, nothing matches - the bad styling. Alfa design is proportional, a bit outdated, but still very good.
I test-drove US version of Giulia sport package (2.0 petrol), as well as Ausi A6 2.0 petrol 3 years ago. And I have been driving a BMW 328 2.0 petrol for 3 years before the lease ended.
Giulia looks absolutely stunning in-person. In the cabin it is nice, too. Sport trim with alcantara is not all that luxurious, the steering wheel looks a little funny, I am sure the luxury version with leather fixes all of this. The screen is smallish. The drive is interesting, not as silky-smooth as a Japanese V6, but quite engaging. You can go fast without realizing it. It does not spin up fast like BMW, but does not need it either. Acceleration is smooth and competent. Steering is good, with good precision although not as precise as direct steering in my old 525i BMW. Transmission is well refined, the whole powertrain is well integrated. Absorbs bumps well
The A6 felt very nice in the cabin, good materials, accelerates competently. Nothing special in the drive. Had a feeling the 2.0 petrol will not be strong enough for the highway at speed. Need S6 with supercharged V6 for that. Audi us great for initial quality of electronics. Engine needs fanatical maintenance
The 328i transmission is very jerky at low speed. If you release the accelerator suddenly, it gives you a whiplash. There is erratic upshifting when going downhill in traffic. Engine revs up well, is almost silent at slow speeds, good fuel economy. Steering is awful, easily the worst in this group. There is no feel for the car, not in control Seats are super-spartan, and suspension makes you feel every bump, plus rattle from the road. 2.0 petrol often lacks power when going uphill on the freeway. Cabin is nothing special. Exterior looks good, but generic BMW
Giulia does not have the problems of BMW. Surprisingly for the sport car heritage it shifts very smoothly, has power on lower end, as well as reserve for the high end, absorbs bumps well enough, no rattle, seats are much better, plenty of power, would not tell it is a 2.0 liter. Much better steering feel
As far as initial quality, being a new car, it will be worse than Audi or BMW. Need a competent service dept. Audi and BMW achieved good initial quality. Audi will likely not last much more than 3 years, 50k miles. BMW questionable. Giulia same thing. None of these are good to own, and equally practical to lease. Giulia is good to lease if you are willing to work out initial problems, and have a good mechanic handy
Well, all I can say is that I'm in love with the Guilia. Had a chance to buy a brand new one for 36.000€. The problem was that it had next to no extras and it had the smallest gasoline engine, 2.000cc and 200CV. Instead of getting the Guilia, I ended up getting myself a sweet Audi S6 C7 for 40.000€. This particular unit has 119.000km on the clock and its full equipped without the B&O speakers and the Head-up display, everything else, I've got it! Coming from a BMW fan!
Comparing it to an heavy barge? 😫
At least you could compare with the old king, the M3!
I hate those pop up screens on German cars!
Thank goodness for Alfa's fresh design...
And if I wanted a comfortable/luxury car, I'd buy a Rolls/Bentley etc. the QV is the ultimate drivers' car - immensely fun. No other car transpires such emotion when driving.
Even shifting down is super exiting.
Love the QV even just in Dynamic...(in Race, it roars)
Well M3 can't really be compared to this, since it is more a sport car. There's Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio and GTA/GTAm
I agree there more like add on screens or after thought screens. No thought to the dashboards whatsoever except on Alfas and pricier exotics,
Matt has a crush on the new Audi A4 xD
I own a Audi Q5 and am seriously considering trading in for a Alpha Romero Stelvio, The Audi is so nice but I miss the fun to drive factor! Plus considering Nysa petro head and never own a Alfa yet!
I just got a Giulia in the USA and all I can say is wow, what a car. Most comfortable ride I've ever experienced. Very fast! Plus, when you look at the audi compared to the alfa from the outside, there's really no competition.
I'd buy the A4
No joke, attack me.
You have no soul 😂
I can't believe it. The guy is happy that Alfa comes with automatic as standard...
Most reviewer said that they preferred the automatic one because the manual isn't that good, but the automatic one is perfect.
All i can say Duncan is go and drive an alfa with that gearbox, it's absolutely incredible, instant gearchanges make the driving experience very fun and nothing beats playing with those paddles like a ferrari
Cause it's top notch gearbox, same as the one used in BMW 5 series
If it's top of the range performance package
Alpha would be my choice every single time..
It's the best looking in its class by far..
The reviewer is dead on about not every car needing to be exciting. Even more true when one can afford a week end car for fun driving. Good review.
Giulia looks awesome! Beautiful, sporty, classy, with a strong personality. Unique in its class. When you look at this car you think "Wow! This car has a soul!".
Its handling, its performance, its pleasure of driving and its technical refinement makes this car out of the A4 range.
A4 is an ordinary car if compared to Giulia.
Giulia is the new benchmark in driving pleasure, has a strong personality, can be as comfortable at the same way of Audi...
Alfa Romeo is a car for men with blood in their veins, while Audi is the car for the people liking understatement and connectivity.
Check your medicin. Talking awkward bullshit like a teen groupie on Justin Bieber concert. Absolutly not objective.
you can't go wrong with these cars
*You can't go wrong with the A4.
kiva mies - The Audi here is wrong-wheel-drive to begin with, merely a Passat in a suit. Golf R is a much better machine for the same money.
You know the Golf R has 4-Wheel-Drive? Anyway you can't compare a hot hatch with a luxurious saloon.
@@florianjeromin1760 VW gave the Golf R so much luxury though, you really can compare these cars because VAG group make them all the same
Head vs Heart = Audi vs Alfa
For eg:-
A4 vs Giulia
TT vs 4c
Successful businessman vs Successful Rockstar
A friend of mine once said: Imagine choosing between a good pasta dish or stuff yourself full with boiled potatoes. Choice is yours...
never!, that doll Audi, always the Super Alfa!!
Finally the A4 is getting the credit it deserves, only if you used a sharper looking diesel model.
Love the Giulia. And with white leather and wood trim it’s a real stunner. I’d have it over the Audi, even if it also is a stellar car.
We need more comparison, not just between dragrace or some sort, this is what consumer needs, might be less entertaining, but it's much more useful
I already know that audi would win even before watching
win what? catagory for the dullest and boring....
The Alfa is solid all-фентб; have to say that the Audi is likewise competent, yet without the personality and soul level found in the Italian sedan.
Alfa wins in my book; boss car that John Gotti would have driven - may he rest in peace. Handled like Donald Trump ... gangster.
I have one a4 b9 2.0t quattro and love it. got everything like 19 BO speakers, 360 camera, acantara seats, digital dash and HUD...pretty quick and practical
Have a 2005 Audi TT manual and a 2017 Giulia 280hp (US). So I like both brands. Giulia compared with A4 has a less interesting interior though excels with its carbon fiber drive shaft, rear wheel bias, delightful turbo sounds and incredibly direct steering. At 80 mph, no traffic in front of you and miles to go, the Giulia is a real treat. At 47k miles and still going strong.
Funny enough im picking between a mk3 audi TT S (2017) and Alfa Romeo Gulia Ti sport (2018) similar power / weight. Only thing is the Gulia is slightly more affordable where im at.
For those who are rational and need a car to get around with the family, a VW Passat is even better choice than the Audi.
For those who like cars, like to drive and crave "good memories" to tell at the end of life, well, choice Alfa Romeo, always!
Alfa Romeo the Best.
It's a matter of taste. I would personally go for the A4 any day.... Maybe I'd get the Giulia, if I'd already have the A4 :)
Please make this video again "Can Italy beat Britain's finest? Alfa Giulia Veloce vs Jaguar XE S" The Alfa is a sport sedan first and a luxury car second, the AUDI has never been about all out fun, or sporting pedigree like a Jaguar or even a BMW, of course the A4 is a more complete car with more tech and luxury, however, I personally wouldn't even consider it. I think the Alfa deserves to be compared to a car with a similar ethos/demeanor specially considering this is the first time both alfa and jag have launched a competitive car in this segment in a long time.
Alfa , no dout
Alfa all day every day
is there a manual gearbox option for the Giulia? and is it as good/fun driving as th auto?
Thanks as always. One of the best out there; informative and entertaining. But why the preview? It takes precious time off the report and gets repeated within a few minutes of the test.
lol
Having both I like my guilia better... but in city & traffic I like my A4
Alfa Giulia: car enthusiast
Audi A4: boring snob
Alfa Giulia: Unreliable
Audi A4: For the gentleman
Alfa Giulia car buyer: mug punter with financial suicidal tendencies
Yep! It's much better to compare Giulia with 3 series. A4 is really boring :D
Thats a stupid statement in order to excuse the alfa of not being the better car here.
guilia: sexy but has a cheating rep
A4 average but reliable ...
does anyone know the reason behind manufacturers making rear windows not go all the way down?
Maybe for children safety.
At first I used to think that doug demuro was the world's no 1 reviewer. But after I saw your videos you are the no 1 reviewer.
Audi! Whaaaahahahaha..... it could kill you; you’ll get bored to death!
does alfa diesel kill me as fast as the audi's?
I think both are good, but the Audi is more a transport the Giulia is more a drivers car. But both are good.
Yes
I guarantee you you it will not happen. VW (Audi, Seat, Skoda, etc.) caused the diesel-gate in which they (f#ckd) their own customers big time.
klash ballista still the biggest brand in the World 😉
Who cares lol
I had the choice between the A5 and Giulia. So fucking happy I chose the Giulia, it turns heads everywhere it goes, and driving it is a dream. There's so much soul in this car that it makes my daily commutes to work a blast.
Alfa Romeo should make a performance Giulia and Stelvio that slots between the top dog QV and the 280hp top range non-performance version. Since the difference between 280 and 505 horsepower is pretty big.
You'd have to be mad to choose an A4 over the Alfa!!
skodanorman it depends on what you need, if you are looking for reability you should pick up the Audi, but if you want a sportier experience then you have to buy the Alfa, the best car is the one that suits your needs
more simply... if you have soul buy the Alfa. If you don't, buy the Audi.
daniel rafael torres mendoza Audi, reliable?
squala well, compared with the Alfa ,yes.
bmw fanboy
I bought the Alfa for a few reasons.
(1)You can't tell me what's the best car.
(2)I love Alfas.
(3)What's good for you ,just may not be good for me.
(4)I am sure we have different taste in women,so I don't trust your judgement.
You should have compared the Audi A5 sportback against it the Alfa Giulia would have been more fair.
Audi A4 always perfect and my all time favorite is the B8
Love Alfa beautifel car 👌
Alfa Romeo for me.
A few years ago,VAG had the 20 engine(TSI or/and FSI) that consumed a lot of motoroil. It was a production/factory fail. Repair was more than €6000,- So "reliable" ? Yes in the past. I trust more the Alfa and like the looks much more.
"Sometimes you just want a car to be easy and relaxing". I tend to find this the older I get!!
why to spend 40 000 eu for BORING NEW A4, when you can spend 10 000 eu for the same car that looks almost identical but from 2010..
ALFA ROMEO
PetrolHead BS The Audi isn't exciting at all but when it comes down to quality and interior comfort and technology i guarantee you the Alfa gets outclassed in every department. The Alfa feels a whole lot cheaper from the inside. And that's not a good thing for a brand that can't even stand up in terms of "badge" name, coming in at a higher base price as well. Which makes absolutely no sense.
i can't or i don't want to understand your arguments, but you just claimed your ''knowledge'' about cars.. alfa has low quality interior??? why bro? why did you say that?
Sorry but I don't buy it, for example the non integrated infotainment in A4 is a cheaper solution than the state of the art and patented "deco screen" integration on Alfa's dashboard, the paddles on Alfa are aluminum column mounted like supercars, where Audi has some small mounted on the wheel plastic paddles. The Air vents on Alfa have a better finish. Alfa use superior italian full grain leather on top of the line Giulia's like those with lusso package or the Quadrifoglio where Audi premium leather has a plastic feel. I've seen recently on a dealership a new A4 with an ill fitted lateral dashboard panel. I think that most are not very objective when it comes to evaluate the fit and finish of a premium german car and of an italian cars. I checked all models in the segment and all have their up and downs, and Giulia is definitely better than BMW 3 series or Jaguar XE on par with C-Class or A4, all have their peaks of excellence and their quality flaws, no perfect car. Pity that in most tests, they don't pay attention to german quality flaws, but focus on italian quality flaws, but that's not objective. If you make a serious review point by point you will see that Giulia is on par with A4 on quality, fit and finish.
PetrolHead BS you mean the one five nine
PetrolHead BS 159
The Audi is the corolla of executive sedan meaning it's good the masses will appreciate it for its ease of use but the Alfa is the spirited pocket rocket your soul loves
kdog18ful Rubbish
What a stupid opinion.
Alfa makes me more happy, so who is the WINNER? I know.
I dont remember Audi being comfortable. I drove inside brand new one like 10 years ago. It was cramped with space and had a stiff suspension so you could fell every bump. It must have changed a lot since then..