2025 Acura Integra vs 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia

$33,000 · Hatchback

$43,995 · Sedan

Comparison Overview

The 2025 Acura Integra bursts onto the scene as the sharp, sensible sport hatchback, starting at a highly attractive $33,000, delivering a respectable 200 hp and an impressive 33 MPG combined. Contrast this with the 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia, the Italian stallion demanding $43,995, offering raw driving drama with a massive advantage of 280 hp and 306 lb-ft of torque channeled through its rear-wheel-drive platform. The Integra, despite being slightly longer at 185.8 inches, offers a practical 24.3 cu ft of cargo space, cementing its utility focus, whereas the Giulia prioritizes sheer agility and power over efficiency, returning only 27 MPG combined. This comparison boils down to accessible fun versus outright performance theatre; the $10,995 price gap is reflected directly in the Giulia's commanding 80 hp surplus over the front-wheel-drive Integra.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Acura Integra

The Acura Integra wins for commuters due to its superior fuel economy of 33 MPG combined, easily beating the Giulia's 27 MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Acura Integra

The Integra’s hatchback body style provides significantly more usable space with 24.3 cu ft of cargo capacity compared to the sedan's assumed smaller trunk.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia

The Alfa Romeo Giulia offers undeniable enthusiast appeal with 280 hp and a performance-oriented rear-wheel-drive layout versus the Integra's 200 hp FWD setup.

💰 Best Value

2025 Acura Integra

With an MSRP $10,995 lower and superior fuel efficiency, the Integra offers substantially better entry-level performance value.

Choose the Acura Integra if...

You prioritize frugality and daily running costs, thanks to its 33 MPG combined rating.
You need flexible cargo hauling capacity, as the hatchback offers 24.3 cu ft.
You prefer a lower barrier to entry, demonstrated by the $33,000 starting MSRP.

Choose the Alfa Romeo Giulia if...

You demand potent acceleration provided by 280 hp and 306 lb-ft of torque.
Rear-wheel drive dynamics and engagement are non-negotiable for your driving style.
You require the quicker shifting performance of an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Acura Integra	Alfa Romeo Giulia
Length	185.8"	182.5"
Width	72.0"	73.7"
Height	55.5"	56.5"
Wheelbase	107.7"	111.0"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Acura	Alfa Romeo
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	—
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	✓	—
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	✓
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Integrated Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	—	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	—	✓
Headlight Washers	—	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	—	✓
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	—	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	—	✓
Engine Immobilizer	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Acura	Alfa Romeo
Base Engine Displacement	1.5 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	gas
Horsepower	200 hp @ 6000 rpm	280 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque	192 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm	306 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Acura	Alfa Romeo
Transmission Type	continuously variable-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	front wheel drive	rear wheel drive

Fuel

Feature	Acura	Alfa Romeo
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (required)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	30/37 MPG	24/33 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	33 MPG	27 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	372.0/458.8 mi.	367.2/504.9 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 gal.	15.3 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Acura	Alfa Romeo
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Overhead Console with Storage	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	—
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Single Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	—	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	—	✓
Wireless Charging Pad	—	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	—	✓
Simulated Alloy Trim on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts	—	✓
Interior Air Filtration	—	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Acura	Alfa Romeo
Infotainment Display	7.0 in	8.8 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	8	8
Android Auto (Wired)	✓	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	✓	✓
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Auxiliary Audio Input	—	✓
Satellite Radio	—	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	6 months

Power Feature

Feature	Acura	Alfa Romeo
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	—
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
One-Touch Power Windows	—	4

Frontseats

Feature	Acura	Alfa Romeo
Front Head Room	37.6 in.	38.6 in.
Front Leg Room	42.3 in.	42.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room	57.0 in.	56.1 in.
Front Hip Room	54.3 in.	—
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	✓
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	4-way	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Seat Material: Leather	—	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power
Driver Seat Memory Settings	—	3
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	—	6-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	—	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power

Rearseats

Feature	Acura	Alfa Romeo
Rear Head Room	36.4 in.	37.6 in.
Rear Leg Room	37.4 in.	35.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	56.0 in.	53.6 in.
Rear Hip Room	48.9 in.	—
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	—
Folding Rear Seat Feature	—	✓
Pass-Thru Center Armrest	—	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Acura	Alfa Romeo
Painted Alloy Wheels	✓	—
Polished Alloy Wheels	✓	—
Wheel Size	17 x 7.0 in	18 x 8.0 in
Tire Type	All Season	—
Tire Size	✓	225/45R18
Wheel Finish	—	Painted Alloy
Run Flat Tires	—	✓

Suspension

Feature	Acura	Alfa Romeo
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	—
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	—

Warranty

Feature	Acura	Alfa Romeo
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	6 yr./ 70000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	5 yr./ unlimited mi.	12 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ 12000 mi.	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Acura Integra and 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Is the fuel economy difference between these two significant for daily driving?

Yes, the difference is substantial; the Integra achieves 33 MPG combined while the Giulia only manages 27 MPG combined, resulting in more frequent and expensive fill-ups for the Alfa Romeo driver over the long run.

How does the power difference (200 hp vs. 280 hp) translate on the road?

The 80 hp deficit in the Integra will be noticeable, especially during highway merging or uphill climbs, where the Giulia’s 280 hp will provide dramatically superior acceleration and passing power.

Which car is better suited for hauling luggage or larger items?

The Acura Integra, being a hatchback, wins clearly here, offering 24.3 cu ft of cargo capacity which is generally easier to load and more voluminous than a comparable sedan trunk.

Why is the Alfa Romeo Giulia so much more expensive than the Integra?

The $10,995 premium for the Giulia covers higher performance engineering, including the rear-wheel-drive architecture and the higher output engine, reflected in its $43,995 MSRP versus $33,000 for the Acura.

Do both cars require premium fuel?

Both vehicles mandate premium fuel for optimal performance; however, the Integra recommends it, while the Giulia explicitly requires it for its 280 hp output.

Which vehicle offers a more engaging, enthusiast-focused transmission?

The Alfa Romeo Giulia features an 8-speed shiftable automatic, typically offering quicker, more defined gear changes compared to the Integra's continuously variable-speed automatic transmission.