Alfa Romeo Giulia
10 model years from 2017 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2017–2026
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 27–27 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 17 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2017 (103)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 8,040 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Giulia in brief
The 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia is a midsize car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway), 13% worse than the 2026 midsize car average of 31.2 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Alfa Romeo Giulia has 10 model years in our data, from 2017 to 2026.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 27 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 27 to 27 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the fuel/propulsion system (94), engine (71), electrical system (68).
Buying used? 2023 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2018 is the year to avoid.
2020 has the most recalls (9); all years together count 17 campaigns and 281 owner complaints.
How the 2017 Giulia compares
The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.9L 6-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway), 0% better than the 2017 midsize car average of 26.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
About the Alfa Romeo Giulia
Alfa Romeo Giulia is the name of three not directly related model (line)s from Italian carmaker Alfa Romeo. The first were the four-door Type 105 entry-level compact executive sports sedans produced from 1962 to 1978; the second are the updated Spider, Sprint, and Sprint Speciale Alfa Giuliettas, and in 2015, Alfa Romeo revived the Giulia name, again for a compact executive car.
From the Wikipedia article "Alfa Romeo Giulia", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Giulia pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 27 MPG combined, 13% below the 2026 midsize car average of 31.2 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2023 Giulia
2 owner complaints · 3 recalls
Year to avoid2018 Giulia
89 owner complaints · 9 recalls · 1 fire report · 6 crash reports
Most reported: Fuel/Propulsion System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 8 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Giulia changes by model year
- 2025
- Engine dropped: 2.9L 6-cyl turbo
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 10 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 4 | 9 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 6 | 9 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 9 | 18 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 7 | 47 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 9 | 89 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 7 | 103 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Giulia
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW 5 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 | 363 mi | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Audi A6 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Lexus LS | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi A5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Alfa Romeo. How we calculate this →



