2020 BMW 3 Series vs. 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia
When we compare the 2020 BMW 3 Series's and the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia's specifications and ratings, the 2020 BMW 3 Series has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. The 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 BMW 3 Series's and the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia is a better car than the 2020 BMW 3 Series.
2020 BMW 3 Series vs. 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Pricing
A used 2020 BMW 3 Series ranges from $25,490 to $46,995 while a used 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia is priced between $23,987 to $34,950.
2020 BMW 3 Series vs. 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 BMW 3 Series loses 52.3 percent of its value and the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia loses 42.6 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia retains 9.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 BMW 3 Series.
2020 BMW 3 Series vs. 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 3 Series is 8.7 out of 10 while the Alfa Romeo Giulia's quality rating is 7.3 out of 10. This results in the BMW 3 Series being ranked 6 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Alfa Romeo Giulia being ranked 23 out of 36. Out of 30 Best Luxury Compact Cars, the BMW 3 Series is ranked 6 and the Alfa Romeo Giulia is ranked 20.
2020 BMW 3 Series vs. 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW 3 Series is 8.4 out of 10. For the Alfa Romeo Giulia the reliability rating is 6.0 out of 10. This gives the BMW 3 Series an advantage in reliability compared to the Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2020 BMW 3 Series’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia base engine makes 280 horsepower. The 3 Series is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. The Giulia is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 505 miles. This gives the 2020 BMW 3 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are compact cars, the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room and front leg room. The 2020 BMW 3 Series has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2020 BMW 3 Series and 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The 2020 BMW 3 Series has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
25490 - 46995
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.522554
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
23987 - 34950
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.426204
BMW 3 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.686143 / 10
Reliability:
8.358429 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Alfa Romeo Giulia Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.35 / 10
Reliability:
6.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW 3 Series Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 36Ranking
6 out of / 36Ranking
6 out of / 30Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 30Ranking
10 out of / 30Ranking
11 out of / 36Ranking
12 out of / 36Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
14 out of / 31Ranking
15 out of / 30Ranking
17 out of / 36Ranking
25 out of / 30Ranking
31 out of / 36Alfa Romeo Giulia Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 30Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 30Ranking
11 out of / 30Ranking
11 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
20 out of / 30Ranking
22 out of / 36Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
23 out of / 30Ranking
29 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 BMW 3 Series Trim Levels
330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive
2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Trim Levels
Base, Quadrifoglio, Sport, Ti, Ti Lusso, Ti Sport, Ti Sport Carbon
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1550 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
306 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 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):
26 / 36 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
406 / 562 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
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
13 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.0 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:
3589 lbs
Width:
81.4 inches
Height:
56.8 inches
Length:
185.7 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
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:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17