DS DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300 vs Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce: which is truly faster?

Off the line, the Giulia Veloce hits 100 km/h in 5.26 s versus 5.98 s for the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300. Despite lacking instant torque, 280 hp of power compensates. At this point, the Giulia Veloce leads by 0.73 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.

At 200 metres, the Giulia Veloce is doing 135 km/h against 127 km/h for the DS7 E-Tense 4x4 300. The gap is 0.37 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Giulia Veloce crosses the line in 13.56 s versus 14.27 s. The 0.71 s gap represents roughly 30 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.

Past 400 metres, the Giulia Veloce continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 186 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Giulia Veloce finishes in 24.89 s versus 26.41 s, with a 1.52 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (230 vs 240 km/h), preventing any comeback.

Electronically capped at 240 km/h, the Giulia Veloce never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.63 seconds. The 0.73 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.