2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs 2020 BMW 4-Series

2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia

2020 BMW 4-Series

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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Giulia AWD	23	31	$39,303	$41,400
Giulia Quadrifoglio RWD	17	25	$69,755	$74,500
Giulia RWD	24	33	$37,463	$39,400
Giulia Sport AWD	23	31	$39,303	$41,400
Giulia Sport RWD	24	33	$37,463	$39,400
Giulia Ti AWD	23	31	$41,143	$43,400
Giulia Ti Lusso AWD	23	31	$41,143	$43,400
Giulia Ti Lusso RWD	24	33	$39,303	$41,400
Giulia Ti RWD	24	33	$39,303	$41,400
Giulia Ti Sport AWD	23	31	$41,143	$43,400
Giulia Ti Sport Carbon AWD	23	31	$41,143	$43,400
Giulia Ti Sport Carbon RWD	24	33	$39,303	$41,400
Giulia Ti Sport RWD	24	33	$39,303	$41,400

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430i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4 Series 430i Convertible	23	34	$49,885	$53,100
4 Series 430i Coupe	23	34	$42,305	$44,950
4 Series 430i Gran Coupe	23	34	$42,120	$44,750
4 Series 430i xDrive Convertible	22	32	$51,745	$55,100
4 Series 430i xDrive Coupe	21	31	$44,165	$46,950
4 Series 430i xDrive Gran Coupe	21	31	$43,980	$46,750
4 Series 440i Convertible	22	29	$56,440	$60,150
4 Series 440i Coupe	22	30	$48,255	$51,350
4 Series 440i Gran Coupe	22	30	$48,070	$51,150
4 Series 440i xDrive Convertible	20	28	$58,300	$62,150
4 Series 440i xDrive Coupe	22	30	$50,115	$53,350
4 Series 440i xDrive Gran Coupe	22	30	$49,930	$53,150
M4 CS Coupe	17	23	$96,385	$103,100
M4 Convertible	17	25	$72,715	$77,650
M4 Coupe	18	25	$64,810	$69,150

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,303

$49,885

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,400

$53,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$690 / month

$885 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia combines agility and power in a sensuous Italian package.

The 2020 BMW 4-Series gets the vintage formula correct with good power in a compact shape.

TCC Likes

Sensuous curves
Agile and engaging
Willing turbocharged power

Beautiful lines
Great performance
Good options

TCC Dislikes

Quick steering not great on highway
Back seat could be bigger
Suspect reliability

Everything costs extra
Looks dated compared to competitors
Small rear seat

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

95.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

42.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

49.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.6

40.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

35.1

33.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.9

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

111

110.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.7

71.9

Track Width, Front (in)

61.3

60.8

Length, Overall (in)

182.5

182.7

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

55.1

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.5

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

15.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.5

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/50YR17

P225/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

TJD

258

Front Tire Size

P225/50YR17

P225/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

TJD

258

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3632

4037

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

900

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

170

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

306 @ 2000

258 @ 1450

Engine Order Code

EC2

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

280 @ 5200

248 @ 5200

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

2.81

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.11

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.46

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.14

Trans Order Code

DFW

2TB

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.84

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Alfa Romeo Giulia

BMW 4 Series

Body Style

Sedan

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.9

6.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

7.8

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