[derekdd23]

I had an A4 and nearly bought another before I found the Giulia. I thought about how I was going to use the car and that's what drove my decision. Since I drive short distances often on twisty roads I decided on the more fun car to drive. If I had an highway commute I would have gone with another A4.

I think each car has their place, A4 is definitely more reserved and has better tech, it is suited best for longer drives. That being said it is still a pretty capable performer. The Giulia brings the fun factor back to driving and has pretty good tech and comfort. I did test drive all competitors from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Infiniti, Lexus, etc. and the A4 and Giulia were my top 2 overall.

 

[inikkor]

The A4 is a unforgiving German educator while the Giulia is a beautiful but demanding Italian model.

 

[AlfaandLancia]

If I had an highway commute I would have gone with another A4.

For a quiet exeprience, A4 for highway. However the main reason I like the Giulia is for my mostly highway commute. Rt 340 out of Harpers Ferry to I-270 to DC metro. The Giulia is a freeway rocket and incredibly stable at ten over posted. Often I cross several highway bridges at night with uneven expansion joints. Handles them with sublime composure.

 

[alfa55]

For a quiet exeprience, A4 for highway. However the main reason I like the Giulia is for my mostly highway commute. Rt 340 out of Harpers Ferry to I-270 to DC metro. The Giulia is a freeway rocket and incredibly stable at ten over posted. Often I cross several highway bridges at night with uneven expansion joints. Handles them with sublime composure.

If I wanted a "quiet experience" I would be driving a Prius.>

 

[DrivingForce]

I was surprised how quiet the Giulia is at highway speed. I don't think I'd need anything quieter than that!

 

[Lowflyer]

Depends what you like. If you like the boredom of a front wheel drive biased Quattro system, the vague steering wheel feeling and a mediocre DSG transmission, by all means get the A4.

However, if you enjoy a car with a perfectly balanced chassis, rear wheel biased traction, a razor sharp steering and a mind reader German built but Italian tuned shifter, then you need a Giulia.

La meccanica delle emozioni is not just a slogan.

Audi Quattro is not a rear biased AWD, it is permanent rear biased AWD (40:60)

There is a new front based version of Quattro that is more similar to VW 4Motion but that is not available in US A4 or S4...A3 and S3 have transversly mounted engines and have the third version of Quattro which is similar to Giulia except that it is FWD first before lack of traction kicks in power to rear

Biggest Audi’s problem is balance, engine is mounted entirely in front of front axle, that is even more problematic in S4 with heavier engine....it has consequentially lots more space and much larger trunk plus it is in B9 iteration about 4 inches longer than Giulia

It is perfect hwy cruiser and has superb tech if that is what floats ones boat but will push and understeer all day and twice on sunday, it is do much heavier kn front that has much narrower track in the back but it stil understeers at slightest corner

Shortly, A4 is a sales rep compromise car,Giulia is a compromise that makes for fantastic fun on curvy roads

 

[Alfissimo]

Good morning,
Sooo. The amazing dealer by where I live gave me the Alfa for a couple of hours to see how I feel about it.

I gotta tell you.... I'm torn.

The A4 is so quiet, so comfortable, so high techy. But the Alfa is so unique, so fun, sporty.

What do I do???

Opinions appreciated. ?

Audi's are nice. I admit. They are decent to drive too. Alfa is going to be different, period. I can't say you will like it or not. Alfa is not for everyone especially when it comes to parts and service. I'd say that I bet the Alfa will be more reliable than the Audi or around the same. The alfa will probably be more fun to drive and is way less sterile. Audi interiors are very nice as well.

I don't think anyone should convince you either way, this is up to you and what you want. What do you want? comfort and tech or unique, fun and sporty?

Ciao!

 

[inikkor]

Audi Quattro is not a rear biased AWD, it is permanent rear biased AWD (40:60)

There is a new front based version of Quattro that is more similar to VW 4Motion but that is not available in US A4 or S4...A3 and S3 have transversly mounted engines and have the third version of Quattro which is similar to Giulia except that it is FWD first before lack of traction kicks in power to rear

Biggest Audi’s problem is balance, engine is mounted entirely in front of front axle, that is even more problematic in S4 with heavier engine....it has consequentially lots more space and much larger trunk plus it is in B9 iteration about 4 inches longer than Giulia

It is perfect hwy cruiser and has superb tech if that is what floats ones boat but will push and understeer all day and twice on sunday, it is do much heavier kn front that has much narrower track in the back but it stil understeers at slightest corner

Shortly, A4 is a sales rep compromise car,Giulia is a compromise that makes for fantastic fun on curvy roads

Audi are not designed for driving fun. They are heavier, They are not pointy, they understeer for the exact reason you mention above. In simple layman terms they put safety first.

They are very well appointed just like a Coach purses and they have amazing tech. I had a few A4s and A6s so I speck from "some" experience.

These days I'd buy an Audi for my wife so that she can safely take kids to places but that is it. For myself I want a Giulia for a family car transporter and one with a badge.

Life is too short to compromise.

 

[markoware]

You weren't in your Stinger long. May I ask why you got out of it?

I had some collision damage repaired and felt like the car wasn't the same (my OCD). It was a 2018 and the first car I shopped was an identical 2019 Stinger. If the Kia dealership had made me a better offer I'd probably be in another Stinger instead of the Giulia. I'm glad they didn't because I love my QV...but it says a lot about the Stinger that the QV didn't blow me away. If I hadn't had a tune on the Stinger I probably would've ended up in a TI Sport. Also, in retrospect, had I looked at a Giulia when I bought the original Stinger I'm guessing I would've ended up in a TI Sport then...I just had it in my head I needed to look at used luxury and there weren't used Giulias around me.

 

[lgbalfa]

Everyone will tell you the Alfa. Try posting in an Audi forum and they will all tell you the Audi.

 

[Lowflyer]

Audi Quattro is not a rear biased AWD, it is permanent rear biased AWD (40:60)

There is a new front based version of Quattro that is more similar to VW 4Motion but that is not available in US A4 or S4...A3 and S3 have transversly mounted engines and have the third version of Quattro which is similar to Giulia except that it is FWD first before lack of traction kicks in power to rear

Biggest Audi’s problem is balance, engine is mounted entirely in front of front axle, that is even more problematic in S4 with heavier engine....it has consequentially lots more space and much larger trunk plus it is in B9 iteration about 4 inches longer than Giulia

It is perfect hwy cruiser and has superb tech if that is what floats ones boat but will push and understeer all day and twice on sunday, it is do much heavier kn front that has much narrower track in the back but it stil understeers at slightest corner

Shortly, A4 is a sales rep compromise car,Giulia is a compromise that makes for fantastic fun on curvy roads

Audi are not designed for driving fun. They are heavier, They are not pointy, they understeer for the exact reason you mention above. In simple layman terms they put safety first.

They are very well appointed just like a Coach purses and they have amazing tech. I had a few A4s and A6s so I speck from "some" experience.

These days I'd buy an Audi for my wife so that she can safely take kids to places but that is it. For myself I want a Giulia for a family car transporter and one with a badge.

Life is too short to compromise.

I hear you....Audi has kind of hit dead end and has a bit of identity crisis....extremely well made but they cornered themselves in certain design language and drivetrain layout...I had 2 S6 (one of them V10), an A6 and an S4 (it had torque vectoring rear diff but still pushed) and am done with them for now, they used to be very unique and original....now even some asian cars are starting to look aesteticaly more pleasant

 

[Chipshot]

Audi has kind of hit dead end and has a bit of identity crisis....extremely well made but they cornered themselves in certain design language and drivetrain layout...I had 2 S6 (one of them V10), an A6 and an S4 (it had torque vectoring rear diff but still pushed) and am done with them for now, they used to be very unique and original....now even some asian cars are starting to look aesteticaly more pleasant

Is Audi the next Acura?

 

[devsalvi]

Get the A4.

 

[jonatanpadan]

Care to elaborate? ?

 

[George3630]

Did you pose the same question on the Audi forum? Not thinking you’re going to find many Audi votes here!

Lol- so true!

 

[Scott555]

Me personally, I like to hear the car. I like to hear the engine, feel what's going on, and actually enjoy driving. It doesn't have to be a race track or a high-speed run during your commute. I have fun going to the corner store to pickup the proverbial loaf of bread at midnight. Every time I get behind that wheel there is a connection and it's a good time.


If you're not that kind of person, or don't see yourself falling into that category...get the Audi. No shame in being an Audi guy, wanting quiet and safe...and that popup/not a popup screen jutting out of the dash top looks very 'techy' too.

 

[devsalvi]

If you ask Alfa Romeo or "some other car" on an Alfa Romeo forum what would you expect? You should know the kind of people who buy something like an Alfa Romeo, including yours truly, on this forum. I bought the car knowing about it's maybe reliability issues and getting the additional service plans just in case. But I got an Alfa nonetheless. Cheers!

Care to elaborate? ?

 

[Scott555]

I'm hearing a lot of angry yelling and Kraftwerk playing over on that other forum right now. Hot headed Italians and stubborn Germans shouldn't provoke one another.

 

[jonatanpadan]

100%. But the reason I posted in this forum is because I would like to hear everyones thought process in purchasing the Giulia. I know what A4 owners will say and I used to own an Audi so I know Audi's very well but I want to hear from Giulia owners how they decided that although Audi has better tech, smoother ride, better reliability history, they chose the Giulia. That's all ?.

 

[devsalvi]

I was just kidding, sorry ? been watching a lot of Larry David recently. I would totally recommend the Alfa. I had also test driven a C63 before and the Alfa is definitely more alive than that. I have a Mercedes slk too and I haven't driven it for the last few months. On the other hand I wake up early mornings some days just to take the Alfa for a spin. Of course I am little hesitant to take it on long drives since it did die on me the first week itself. But then it was because of a known issue, a bad battery. With the new battery I haven't had any issues at all. People will say the infotainment system is not comparable. But since 2018 you get Android auto and apple car play anyway. And as an audiophile I can vouch for the Harmon kardon sound system. So it shouldn't be a deal breaker. If you care about the pure driving pleasure I would definitely recommend the Giulia.

100%. But the reason I posted in this forum is because I would like to hear everyones thought process in purchasing the Giulia. I know what A4 owners will say and I used to own an Audi so I know Audi's very well but I want to hear from Giulia owners how they decided that although Audi has better tech, smoother ride, better reliability history, they chose the Giulia. That's all ?.