Alfa Romeo details full Giulia engine range, including diesels and 2.0 turbo
Alfa Romeo has confirmed the full engine line-up for the Giulia, with petrol and diesel options aimed at European buyers and an automatic-only 2.0 turbo for the mainstream market.
Alfa Romeo has released detailed specifications for the Giulia’s engine range, setting out the petrol and diesel options that will make up the bulk of sales across Europe. The announcement follows the earlier reveal of the range-topping Quadrifoglio, but the focus now shifts to the more accessible variants that will define the Giulia’s presence in the market.
Mainstream petrol and diesel engines for Giulia
The mainstream Giulia will be offered with a 2.0-litre GME T4 turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 200PS and 300Nm of torque. This unit comes exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Alfa Romeo claims a 0-100km/h time of 6.6 seconds and combined fuel consumption of 5.9 litres per 100km. This petrol model is clearly aimed at buyers prioritising refinement and performance over outright economy, and is expected to be the most popular Giulia in markets where diesel demand is waning.
For diesel customers, the Giulia offers a 2.2-litre JTDM engine in two states of tune. The entry-level version produces 150PS and 380Nm, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, and reaches 100km/h in 7.9 seconds. The higher-output diesel delivers 180PS, with the choice of manual or eight-speed automatic. With the manual, torque remains at 380Nm and 0-100km/h drops to 7.2 seconds. The automatic increases torque to 450Nm and trims the sprint to 6.8 seconds. Both diesels are rated at 4.2 litres per 100km on the combined cycle, reflecting Alfa’s focus on efficiency for European buyers.
Quadrifoglio remains the flagship
Gearbox and drivetrain options
The 2.0-litre petrol Giulia is available only with the eight-speed automatic, reflecting the trend towards automatics in the segment. Diesel buyers have more choice, with both six-speed manual and automatic transmissions offered on the 150PS and 180PS versions. Rear-wheel drive remains standard across the range, in line with Alfa’s focus on driving dynamics. No all-wheel-drive options have been detailed for these launch engines.
Positioning in the segment
With these engines, Alfa Romeo is targeting established rivals in the premium D-segment, including the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The Giulia’s engine line-up is structured to appeal to both fleet and private buyers, with the diesels expected to attract company car drivers and the 2.0 turbo petrol positioned for retail customers seeking a balance of performance and efficiency. The Quadrifoglio, meanwhile, serves as a halo model for the brand.
Full Giulia engine range at a glance
| Engine | Power | Torque | Gearbox | 0-100km/h | Combined fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 GME T4 petrol | 200PS | 300Nm | 8-speed auto | 6.6s | 5.9l/100km |
| 2.2 JTDM diesel | 150PS | 380Nm | 6-speed manual | 7.9s | 4.2l/100km |
| 2.2 JTDM diesel | 180PS | 380Nm/450Nm | 6-speed manual/8-speed auto | 7.2s/6.8s | 4.2l/100km |
| 2.9 V6 Quadrifoglio | 510PS | 600Nm | 6-speed manual/8-speed auto | 3.9s | n/a |
