Cars Compared: The 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs 2023 Audi A4

The Sports Sedan Showdown: 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs 2023 Audi A4

Both praised for their premium quality and high performance, the 2023 Romeo Giulia and 2023 Audi A4 are often compared by car buyers and enthusiasts, and it’s hard not to see why. Both are sedans, European, and in the same price range, offering a unique and exhilarating experience only available to these types of cars. However,  only one can sport luxury sedan can come out on top. Will it be exotic Italian performance or German engineering? Stay tuned to find out!

2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs 2023 Audi A4: Cost

First things first, let’s go over the cost. The base 2023 Giulia Sprint has a starting MSRP of $44,280 while the base 2023 Audi A4 Premium starts a little lower at $40,300.
The rest of the starting MSRP for the Giulia are as follows:

• Giulia TI: $46,980
• Giulia Lusso: $50,180
• Giulia Veloce: $52,420
• Giulia Estrema: $55,920
• Giulia Quadrifoglio: $81,960

Do note that the Q4 AWD system costs an additional $2,000. The top-of-the-line Quadrifolgio however, cannot be equipped with AWD as it’s strictly built for RWD purposes. If you know, you know.

The Audi A4 trims are as follows:

• A4 Premium 40 TFSI: $40,300
• A4 Premium 45 TFSI: $42,400
• A4 Premium Plus 40 TFSI: $45,400
• A4 Premium Plus 45 TFSI: $47,000
• A4 Prestige 40 TFSI: $50,600
• A4 Prestige 45 TFSI: $51,300

2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs 2023 Audi A4: Performance

Both cars are built with high-end performance in mind, and it’s plenty obvious when taking a look under the hood.

The 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia comes with 2 engine options spread across its lineup; a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 and a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6. The inline-4 delivers a robust 280 horsepower, 306 lb-ft of torque, with 24/33 mpg in RWD and 23/31 mpg in AWD configurations. The monstrous V6, strictly reserved for the Quadrifoglio, cranks out a staggering 505 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. It’s doubtful that Quadrifoglio owners care about gas mileage due to the Quad’s high performance, but it does provide 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

The Audi A4 also has two engines available, a 2,0-liter turbocharged inline-4 40 TFSI and 45 TFSI.  The 4o TFSI offers 201 horsepower, 236 lb-ft of torque, and 26/34 mpg. The 45 TFSI on the other hand delivers a healthy 261 horsepower, 273 lb-ft of torque, and 24/21 mpg.

2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Vs 2023 Audi A4: Safety Features

As you’ve probably noticed, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is slightly pricier than the Audi A4 due to having more performance. The Alfa Romeo also has more Safety Features than the Audi A4. Standard on the Giulia are:

• Forward Collision Warning with Full Stop
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Full Stop
• Blind Stop Monitoring with Rear Cross-Path Detection
• Front and Rear Park Assist

Optional Safety features for the Giulia include:

• LaneSense Lane Keep Assist
• Active Blind Spot Assist
• Intelligent Speed Control
• Highway & Traffic Jam Assist
• Driver Attention Alert

The Audi A4 comes standard with:

• Lane Departure Warning
• Rain-Sensing Wipers
• High-Beam Assist
• Forward Collision Alert

Other safety features for the A4 are locked behind a paywall and include:

• Active Lane Assist
• 360 Degree Camera
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

Concluding Thoughts

At the end of the day, it comes down to personal preference. The Audi A4 is a little bit cheaper, but with luxury sedans, you really do get what you pay for, as evident in the Giulia’s superior performance and handling. The Giulia also comes with more advanced safety features than the Audi A4, providing more confidence on the road. If you’re still not convinced, why don’t you schedule a test drive at our Alfa Romeo of Tysons Corner location? We have plenty of Alfa Romeo Giulia in stock, so come on in and take a look today!