2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
When comparing the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia's and the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia's and the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia is a better car than the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Pricing: A used 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia ranges from $21,218 to $31,315 while a used 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia is priced between $22,498 to $32,996.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia and the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia both lose 50.5 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Alfa Romeo Giulia is 6.7 out of 10. Alfa Romeo Giulia is ranked 23 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Alfa Romeo Giulia is 6.0 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia base engine makes 268 horsepower. Both the Giulia and the Giulia are rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 505 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$41,892
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$25,900 - $53,950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$40,350
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$44,749
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$26,100 - $75,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$25,922
Price Range:
$21,218 - $31,315
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$32,136
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$22,644 - $45,083
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
66
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
40,928
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,456
Price Range:
$22,498 - $32,996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$37,986
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$24,001 - $72,125
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
131
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36,367
# Good or Great Deals:
37
Alfa Romeo Giulia Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.7 / 10
Reliability:
6.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Alfa Romeo Giulia Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.7 / 10
Reliability:
6.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.1 - 10.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
5.1 - 11.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 27.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1 - 28.9
Alfa Romeo Giulia Rankings
Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
15 out of / 31Ranking
22 out of / 36Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
26 out of / 36Ranking
32 out of / 36Alfa Romeo Giulia Rankings
Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
15 out of / 31Ranking
22 out of / 36Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
26 out of / 36Ranking
32 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Trim Levels
Base, Quadrifoglio, Sport, Ti, Ti Lusso, Ti Sport, Ti Sport Carbon
2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Trim Levels
Quadrifoglio, Sprint, Ti, Ti Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
306 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
268 hp
Torque:
295 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
367 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
367 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3521 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
182.6 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3521 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
182.6 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Alfa Black / Vulcano Black Metallic
Blue
Anodized Blue Metallic / Misano Blue Metallic / Montecarlo Blue Metallic
Gray
Stromboli Gray Metallic / Vesuvio Gray Metallic
Green
Verde Visconti Metallic
Red
Alfa Rosso
Silver
Silverstone Gray Metallic
White
Alfa White / Lunare White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Alfa Black / Vulcano Black Metallic
Blue
Anodized Blue Metallic / Misano Blue Metallic / Montecarlo Blue Metallic
Gray
Stromboli Gray Metallic / Vesuvio Gray Metallic
Green
Verde Visconti Metallic
Red
Alfa Rosso
Silver
Silverstone Gray Metallic
White
Alfa White / Lunare White Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Ice / Black/Red / Black/Tan
Gray
Ice
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Ice / Black/Red / Black/Tan
Gray
Ice
