DecodedCars2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 27 combined · 24 city / 33 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
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.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 11 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
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.
What changed for 2026
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2025 Giulia — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 Giulia →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giulia | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 / 33 / 27 | -13% | $3,050 | 330 |
| Giulia AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 31 / 26 | -17% | $3,150 | 348 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Similar 2026 midsize cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia (this car) | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 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 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Other Giulia years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Giulia | 27 | – | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Giulia | 27 | – | Not rated | 4 | 9 |
| 2023 Giulia | 27 | – | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Giulia | 27 | – | Not rated | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 Giulia | 27 | – | Not rated | 6 | 9 |
| 2020 Giulia | 27 | – | Not rated | 9 | 18 |
| 2019 Giulia | 27 | – | Not rated | 7 | 47 |
| 2018 Giulia | 27 | – | Not rated | 9 | 89 |
| 2017 Giulia | 27 | – | Not rated | 7 | 103 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Alfa Romeo. How we calculate this →