Against 381 other 4-cyl cars rated 2024–2026, the Giulia sits right on their 26.3 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2017, the 2L 4-cyl (2017–2026), does 27 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2.9L 6-cyl (2017–2024), 20: $498 a year apart.
Every Alfa Romeo Giulia engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 24 / 33 | 2017–2026 | $1,422 | |
| 2.9L 6-cyl | 17 / 24.6 | 2017–2024 | $1,920 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Camry gets 51 mpg, the Honda Accord 40 mpg and the Toyota Prius 55.3 mpg, next to 27 mpg for the 2026 Giulia. The Giulia costs the most of them to run: $728 a year more than the Toyota Prius.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.119 |
| Fuel per year | $1,422 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,110 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2024–2026 | −$38 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,294 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia gives up 9 mpg in town: 33 on the highway against 24 in the city, $436 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33 mpg | $1,164 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (38%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Giulia changed over the years
The Giulia peaked in 2026 at 27 mpg (24 city, 33 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2024 at 23.5 — 3.5 mpg apart, or $212 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The biggest single-year change came in 2025: 23.5 to 27 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 / 33 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2025 | 24 / 33 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2024 | 20.5 / 29 | 2 | $1,634 | |
| 2023 | 20.5 / 29 | 2 | $1,634 | |
| 2022 | 20.5 / 29 | 2 | $1,634 | |
| 2021 | 20.5 / 29 | 2 | $1,634 | |
| 2020 | 20.5 / 29 | 2 | $1,634 | |
| 2019 | 20.5 / 28.5 | 2 | $1,634 | |
| 2018 | 20.5 / 28.5 | 2 | $1,634 | |
| 2017 | 20.5 / 28.5 | 2 | $1,634 |
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How we count
This page rests on 18 EPA ratings of the Alfa Romeo Giulia — 2 engines across 2017–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,294. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia get?
27 mpg combined, 24 city and 33 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2017 the Giulia has averaged 23.9 mpg.
Is the 2026 Giulia more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 27 against 27 mpg combined.
Which Giulia year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026, at 27 mpg combined (24 city, 33 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Giulia get better gas mileage than the Toyota Camry?
No: 27 mpg for the 2026 Giulia against 51 for the 2026 Toyota Camry, about $669 a year more to run.
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