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Because the powertrain is identical, this comes down to body style rather than performance. Choose the Giulia if you want the sharper-handling car, better fuel economy, and a low-slung sedan that fits any garage in Broward. Choose the Stelvio if you want ground clearance for flooded streets during wet season, a higher seating position, and room for more than a weekend’s worth of luggage.
Rear-wheel drive standard, 27 mpg combined, 0–60 in 5.1 seconds. Lower, lighter, and more eager to change direction.
All-wheel drive standard, 8.1 inches of ground clearance, and 18.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats.
| Giulia | Stelvio |
|---|---|
| Body Style 4-door sedan | Body Style 5-door SUV |
| Length 182.8 in | Length 184.6 in |
| Height 56.5 in | Height 66.0 in |
| Engine 2.0L turbo I4 | Engine 2.0L turbo I4 |
| Horsepower 280 hp | Horsepower 280 hp |
| Torque 306 lb-ft | Torque 306 lb-ft |
| Transmission 8-speed automatic | Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain RWD standard, AWD available | Drivetrain Q4 AWD standard |
| EPA Combined 27 mpg | EPA Combined 24 mpg |
| Cargo 13.4 cu ft trunk | Cargo 18.5 cu ft behind seats |
| 0–60 mph 5.1 sec | 0–60 mph 5.5 sec |
| Seating 5 | Seating 5 |
Both run the same 2.0-liter turbocharged four making 280 horsepower and 306 lb-ft through the same eight-speed automatic. Anyone telling you one is faster is talking about weight and height, not engine.
The Stelvio sits on 8.1 inches of ground clearance. During king tides and heavy afternoon storms, streets around Las Olas Isles, Victoria Park and the beach barrier island take on standing water — and that extra height is the most practical difference between these two cars.
That is the height gap between them. Older Fort Lauderdale garages, valet decks and condo parking structures with posted clearance bars are a non-issue in the Giulia and worth measuring for the Stelvio.
The Giulia comes standard with rear-wheel drive and offers all-wheel drive. The Stelvio is Q4 all-wheel drive only. If you want the more playful, rear-driven car, only one of these offers it.
27 mpg combined against 24. Over a year of Broward commuting the difference is real but modest — enough to notice, not enough to decide on by itself.
The Stelvio’s liftgate and 18.5 cubic feet handle beach chairs, strollers and golf bags more easily than the Giulia’s 13.4-cubic-foot trunk. The Giulia’s 40/20/40 rear seat folds with a pass-through for longer items.
King tides and summer storms leave water on low-lying streets east of Federal. If you park or drive in those areas regularly, the Stelvio’s clearance is the single most practical reason to choose it.
Check your building’s posted height before deciding. The Giulia clears essentially anything at 56.5 inches; the Stelvio needs more room, especially with roof rails.
Both need more frequent washing than the maintenance schedule requires — particularly the undercarriage, and particularly if you park east of the Intracoastal.
| If you... | Giulia | Stelvio |
|---|---|---|
| Want the sharper-handling car | — | |
| Want rear-wheel drive | — | |
| Park in low-clearance garages | — | |
| Care about fuel economy | — | |
| Drive flood-prone streets | — | |
| Want a higher seating position | — | |
| Load bulky cargo often | — |
If you have narrowed it to an SUV, the Tonale is the smaller and less expensive of our two — and it holds more behind its rear seats than the Stelvio does. We compared those two separately in our Tonale vs. Stelvio guide.
The Giulia, marginally — roughly 5.1 seconds to 60 mph against about 5.5 for the Stelvio. Both use the same 280-horsepower engine, so the difference comes from weight and height rather than power.
Yes. Both come with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 280 horsepower and 306 lb-ft of torque, paired to an eight-speed automatic.
The Stelvio. Its 8.1 inches of ground clearance handles standing water better than the Giulia’s lower sedan body — relevant during king tides and heavy summer storms in low-lying areas.
Rear-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available. The Stelvio comes with Q4 all-wheel drive as standard equipment.
The Giulia has a 13.4-cubic-foot trunk. The Stelvio holds 18.5 cubic feet behind its rear seats, with a liftgate that makes bulky items easier to load.
The Giulia, at 27 mpg combined against the Stelvio’s 24.
Yes. Call ahead and we’ll have both ready so you can compare them back to back.
Same Italian engine, two completely different ways to enjoy it. The Giulia keeps you low and connected to the road; the Stelvio gives you the clearance and cargo that South Florida living demands.
