Photo: Alfa Romeo Giulia by Rex Gray from Southern California, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. It shows the model, not always this exact version.
Alfa Romeo · model year 2026
2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia
Midsize · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Midsize Cars
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Ordered by combined MPG #158 of 401 - 15 2026 cars and trucks
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Ordered by fuel a year #777 of 2,158
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The CarCody take
The 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia is a gasoline midsize car with rear-wheel drive, an automatic eight-speed transmission, and a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder. Its EPA combined rating is 27 MPG, with 24 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,050.
Good to know
- 27 MPG combined EPA rating
- 33 MPG highway rating
- Rear-wheel drive
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 24 MPG city rating
- $3,050 EPA annual fuel cost
- Gasoline-only powertrain listed
- 330 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a rear-wheel-drive gasoline midsize car Mixed city and highway driving Buyers comparing EPA fuel figures
The 2026 Giulia suits buyers who want a gasoline midsize car with rear-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic. Its 27 MPG combined rating is reasonable for comparing similar cars, while the 24 MPG city figure matters for urban commutes. EPA estimates $3,050 in yearly fuel cost and reports 330 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile. Pick it when those numbers fit your driving and budget, not when you need a different fuel type or drivetrain.
What it is
The 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia is a midsize car that runs on gasoline. It uses rear-wheel drive and an automatic eight-speed transmission.
Power comes from a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Its defining EPA figure is 27 MPG combined.
The numbers
The Giulia is rated at 24 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. Use the city number for stop-and-go routes; the highway figure fits steady-speed trips more closely.
Its EPA class is Midsize Cars.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,050. The car emits 330 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile.
Your actual fuel bill will depend on how much you drive and the mix of city and highway miles.
How it compares
The Giulia's 27 MPG combined rating gives you a direct figure for comparing gasoline midsize cars. See the fuel-efficient midsize cars chart for that group.
You can also browse Alfa Romeo cars by their EPA figures.
Who it suits
This car fits a driver who wants a gasoline midsize car with rear-wheel drive and uses both city streets and highways.
It makes the most sense when 27 combined MPG and the stated EPA fuel cost fit your driving budget.
Trade-offs
The 33 MPG highway rating is higher than the 24 MPG city rating, so frequent urban driving will use more fuel than steady highway travel.
Rear-wheel drive, a gasoline engine, and an automatic transmission define the setup. There is no alternate powertrain listed here.
Verdict
Choose the 2026 Giulia if you want a rear-drive midsize car and can plan around its gasoline running cost. Its EPA numbers are straightforward: 27 MPG combined, 24 city, and 33 highway.
The $3,050 EPA annual fuel estimate gives your budget a clear starting point. Compare those figures with other midsize cars before deciding whether this balance of drivetrain and fuel use matches your routes.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 27 MPG
- City MPG
- 24 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 33 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 330 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 27 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 24 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel does the Giulia cost per year?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,050.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine and an automatic eight-speed transmission.
Is the 2026 Giulia front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive?
It uses rear-wheel drive.
What class of car is the Giulia?
The EPA class is Midsize Cars.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The listed tailpipe output is 330 grams per mile.