Alfa Giulia vs Audi A4 - can Italy beat Germany's finest? | Head2Head 

The Audi you buy with your brain, the Alfa you buy with the heart

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...

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.

I'm falling in love with this Alfa ♥️

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).

You like going from A to B comfortably -> A4 You wanna drive a car -> Giulia

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

Lol I love the comment section on these carwow videos it's war down here!

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.

2:10 audi’s beautiful standard check engine light

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...) :-)

BOTH WONDERFUL MACHINES, I'D GO FOR THE ALFA

Still going to get the Giulia, love that look!

Matt: this car goes around corners as good as you're ever going to need. --Immediately uses both lanes for corner.

The A4 looks like an old Camry next to the Alfa.

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.

Curious how no one ever mentions that audi does not have a single reliable engine, apart MAYBE the 2.0 tdi

My mom would completely agree with this dude, however, for a pretrolhead like me, RWD>FWD.

Of course alfa romeo giulia. beautiful design, driving pleasure, engine... Not only a4, Giulia is better than 3 series and c-class

I love it how the audi has the check engine warning light on

That Giulia is gorgeous inside and out. Only time will tell if it's as reliable as its German counterparts.

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.

Been waiting ages for this head 2 head comparison of these 2 exact cars. Thank you!

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

I really love this Giulia, a real car

Bored of audi design and front wheel drive, you should compare it with the jaguar xe.

is there a manual gearbox option for the Giulia? and is it as good/fun driving as th auto?

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.

Alfa Romeo looks Awesome!!!

It's UNDERSTATED, not dull. How dare you.

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.

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.

the Alfa Romeo absolutely the best CAR!

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.😉

Hey Matt, when are you going to do a review on the New Insignia Grand sport??

does anyone know the reason behind manufacturers making rear windows not go all the way down?

Driving is the part of the day where my inner child awakes. With the A4 that never happens

Come on, confess, you would buy the Giulia for yourself :)

be possible for a Mazda 6 review? thanks.

What about the A4 sport plus version with 252hp? I have it and it's quick tbh

alfa for me any day...

Not a single shot of the A4 from the back where I can see the exhausts. Good job Carwow....

Good review!

There is nothing "best in class" in an Audi A4! With love, An A4 owner

I love this Alfa!Great car.

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.

More head 2 head videos would be great!

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.

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'

People need to realise that some of us actually love Audi for its simplicity.

Did the hairdresser not fly with you that day LOL Nice to hear you still got the MX5 how about another video on it soon? How are you doing with rust mine cost £300 in welding that old chassis leg problem! Trouble is we don't use them enough start resting from inside out

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

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.

Matt has a crush on the new Audi A4 xD

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...

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

Alfa Giulia= For drive a CAR Audi A4=For drive a hi-tech iphone with 4 Wheels...

you can't go wrong with these cars

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!

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.

I love BMW or Mercedes, but, betwen this two cars, i choise Alfa Romeo...

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.

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 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'd buy the A4 No joke, attack me.

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)

the steering may feel a little bit slowish but it`s Acura?

"Sometimes you just want a car to be easy and relaxing". I tend to find this the older I get!!

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.

Having both I like my guilia better... but in city & traffic I like my A4

did anyone else notice the O2 censor on the Audi A4 at 2:09

Well i do have a 156 and im happy with it can only imagine then what the gulia would do for me

I can't believe it. The guy is happy that Alfa comes with automatic as standard...

Monica Belluci versus Angela Merkele, and yet again Angela Merkele wins!!! Hahaha. Purely because she is more robust and screwed together better? Really???

Anyone else notice the check engine light on the Audi at 2:10. Not a good sign.

‘Especially this steering wheel, all modes get it’ 😀😂

Finally the A4 is getting the credit it deserves, only if you used a sharper looking diesel model.

never!, that doll Audi, always the Super Alfa!!

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.

A friend of mine once said: Imagine choosing between a good pasta dish or stuff yourself full with boiled potatoes. Choice is yours...

I already know that audi would win even before watching

Audi! Whaaaahahahaha..... it could kill you; you’ll get bored to death!

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..

Interesting comparison. Both very nice cars. I don't know why but I just can't seem to ever buy a saloon again. It has to be an estate everytime. I guess I'm more of a practical head on my shoulders. Plus I do tend to be at IKEA way too often. Saying all of this, when it comes to big, luxury, practical, and comfortable estates, nothing beats an Audi A4 or A6 Avant.

Love Alfa beautifel car 👌

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.

What about the 3 series?

how about comparing the AWD versions? Alfa's AWD defaults to rear-wheel bias under normal traction conditions. hmmm...which would handle best?

Alfa , no dout

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.

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.

Should compare with the benchmark 3 series instead xD

ALFA ROMEO 😍

Alfa Romeo the Best.

Please do a review of the mercedes cla 250 4matic

I might be very criticized for this.. I don't like how new car makers, especially Mercedes, just attach the screen on dashboard. It looks ugly to me, like they are to lazy to finish design of interior. But then I saw what Alfa did with screen and I love it, even though it might be a bit more blurry or slower than it's competition. Currently I drive Alfa 156 SW and I'm super pleased with it and I never had any problems. I hope one day I might be able to buy Giulia.

does alfa diesel kill me as fast as the audi's?

Alfa all day every day

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.

continuity ?what`s that ?