Which car should I buy? Audi A4 45 TFSI v Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce

Until last week I was absolutely certain that I wanted an Audi A4 45 TFSI quattro. But then a mate of mine let me drive his Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce and suddenly the Audi seemed a bit, well, sensible. Should I let my heart rule my head on this one? - Mitch C

You know that thing about getting the advice you want depending on who you ask?

While the Audi A4 is a swift and beautifully finished car, there’s no getting away from the fact that the rear-drive Alfa Giulia Veloce feels that much more alive.

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Without abandoning all semblance of common sense, residuals between the two aren’t any different according to Glass’ and the Italian car’s eight-speed auto ’box would give us far fewer durability concerns than the Audi’s seven-speed dual-clutch.

Plus you get five years of warranty on the Giulia and a mere three on the A4.

The Audi’s buld quality is hard to resist though and, looking at sales figures between the two models, I’m aware that this is outlier advice, but if you value driving, you have your answer already. – AE

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Alfa Romeo Giulia and Audi A4 specifications