Kia vs. Alfa Romeo
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Kia and Alfa Romeo contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Kia and Alfa Romeo cars.
When comparing the Kia brand to the Alfa Romeo brand, Kia has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered. Alfa Romeo has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and fuel efficiency.
Kia versus Alfa Romeo: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Kia versus Alfa Romeo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Kia also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Kia, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Kia the overall advantage over Alfa Romeo.
Kia versus Alfa Romeo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Alfa Romeo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Kia offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Alfa Romeo offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Kia offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Kia versus Alfa Romeo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Kia versus Alfa Romeo overall quality ratings shows Kia with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Kia has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
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Available Body Styles: Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Alfa Romeo offers 2 SUVs and 1 sedan.
Drivetrain Options: Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. Alfa Romeo offers 2 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.
Kia offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. Alfa Romeo offers 3 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Kia Sportage
$29,294 - $39,594
Kia Stinger
$39,200 - $56,230
New Car Pricing
Alfa Romeo Tonale
$46,046 - $57,908
Alfa Romeo Giulia
$43,333 - $85,885
Used Car Pricing
Kia Sportage
$28,546 - $38,671
Kia Stinger
$31,889 - $50,943
Used Car Pricing
Alfa Romeo Tonale
$40,584 - $56,767
Alfa Romeo Giulia
$38,268 - $55,987
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Kia Sportage
42.2%
Kia Stinger
43.1%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Alfa Romeo Tonale
52.2%
Alfa Romeo Giulia
50.5%
Horsepower / Torque
Kia Sportage
187 hp / 178 foot-lbs
Kia Stinger
300 hp / 311 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Alfa Romeo Tonale
285 hp / 347 foot-lbs
Alfa Romeo Giulia
280 hp / 306 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Kia Sportage
25 / 33 / 28
Kia Stinger
22 / 32 / 25
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Alfa Romeo Tonale
29 / 29 / 29
Alfa Romeo Giulia
24 / 33 / 27
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Kia Sportage
8.2 / 10
Kia Stinger
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Alfa Romeo Tonale
Not available
Alfa Romeo Giulia
6.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Kia Sportage
7.6 / 10
Kia Stinger
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Alfa Romeo Tonale
Not available
Alfa Romeo Giulia
6.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Kia Sportage
9.0 / 10
Kia Stinger
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Alfa Romeo Tonale
Not available
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Kia Sportage
7.9 / 10
Kia Stinger
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Alfa Romeo Tonale
7.2 / 10
Alfa Romeo Giulia
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Kia Stinger
#10 of 28 in
Best Hatchbacks
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Alfa Romeo Giulia
#20 of 30 in
Best Luxury Compact Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Kia Stinger
#11 of 13 in
Most Reliable Midsize Cars
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Alfa Romeo Giulia
#22 of 36 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small Cars