Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Lexus IS (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,450
- Giulia: 5 mpg better, 2.6 cu ft more cargo.
- IS: $1,450 cheaper, 31 hp more.
- Giulia wins 4 of 10 measures.
| Measure | Giulia | IS | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $48,245 | $46,795 | IS |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 311 hp | IS |
| Torque | 306 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | Giulia |
| MPG combined | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | Giulia |
| Cargo, max | 13.4 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft | Giulia |
| Cargo, seats up | N/A | 10.8 cu ft | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 35.1 in | 32.2 in | Giulia |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 44.8 in | IS |
| Length | 182.8 in | 185.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,521 lb | 3,913 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.5 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8 s estimate | 5.8 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Giulia RWD $44,995 | IS 350 F Sport Design RWD $45,500 | $505 |
| IS 350 F Sport Design RWD $45,500 | Giulia RWD $44,995 | $505 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Giulia | IS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $48,245 | $46,795 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $56,778 | $57,268 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Giulia wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | IS | 3% |
| MPG | Giulia | 19% |
| Power | IS | 10% |
| Space | Giulia | 19% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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