The return of the Giulia nameplate also signifies the return of Alfa Romeo to the compact sedan segment. And while the mighty Giulia QV has stolen much of the limelight, the more humble Giulia 2.0T makes a compelling case for less is more.
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV
Engine 2 891 cc V6, twin-turbo
Power 375 kW @ 6 500 rpm
Torque 600 Nm @ 2 500 rpm
Power/weight ratio 246,06 kW/ton
Gearbox Eight-speed auto, RWD
Wheels/tyres (f/r) 19-inch alloy, 245/35 R19 (f) 285/30 R19 (r)
PERFORMANCE
0-100 km/h 3,9 sec
Top speed 307 km/h
Fuel tank capacity 58 litres
Fuel consumption (claimed) 8,2 l/ 12,8 litres/100 km
Operating range (claimed) 710 / 450 km
CO2 emissions 189 g/km
SUMMARY AND PRICING
PROS
A powerhouse that takes the fight to BMW M and Mercedes-AMG.
CONS
Still the underdog - but has the right stuff.
Retail price / as tested R1 400 000 / R1 400 000
Rivals
Mercedes-AMG C63 S R1 360 250
BMW M3 Performance Pack R1 548 186
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0T Super
Engine In-line four-cylinder, 1 995 cc, turbo
Power 147 kW @ 5 000 rpm
Torque 330 Nm @ 1 750 rpm
Power/weight ratio 102,879 kW/ton
Gearbox Eight-speed auto, RWD
Wheels/tyres 17-inch alloy, 225/50 R17 tyres
PERFORMANCE
0-100 km/h 6,6 sec
Top speed 235 km/h
Fuel tank capacity 58 litres
Fuel consumption (claimed) 6,0 l/ 7,7 litres/100 km
Operating range (claimed) 970 / 750 km
CO2 emissions 138 g/km
SUMMARY AND PRICING
PROS
A truly modern expression of the Alfa ethos. Driving comes first!
CONS
Costs more, and has more to prove - for now.
Retail price / as tested R625 000/R625 000
Rivals
Volvo S60 T4 R-Design Geartronic R533 296
BMW 320i Sportline Steptronic R569 746
Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Sport S-tronic R560 300
Lexus IS200t EX R659 100
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