Alfa Romeo Junior vs Skoda Enyaq
What's the difference?

Alfa Romeo Junior

$45,900 - $58,990

2026 price

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Skoda Enyaq

$50,990 - $76,490

2026 price

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Summary

2026 Alfa Romeo Junior

2026 Skoda Enyaq

By Jack Quick

By Byron Mathioudakis

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Fuel Type

Fuel Efficiency

4.1L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Keen driving dynamics
Surprisingly quiet
Can be very frugal

Keen pricing and long warranty
Brilliant packaging
Premium dynamic refinement

Dislikes

Double the price of Chinese rivals
Lots of plain black finishes
No standard spare wheel

No spare tyre, just a repair kit
Some tyre noise intrusion
Ride on 20” wheels can be a bit firm

2026 Alfa Romeo Junior Summary

Alfa Romeo’s new entry-level model has finally arrived in Australia.

Pitched as a spiritual successor to the MiTo and Giulietta hatchbacks, the Junior is a tiny SUV with plenty of hatchback design cues.

It was originally set to be called the Milano, however members of the Italian government complained, claiming it’s illegal to sell products with an Italian place name that aren’t actually made there.

The Junior is actually built in Tychy, Poland alongside the related Jeep Avenger at a Stellantis production plant.

We’ve driven the Junior a few times now overseas, but now it’s time to see how it holds up on local soil.

First up is the Ibrida, or hybrid. The fully electric version is also on sale but will have to wait for a future review.

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2026 Skoda Enyaq Summary

Something important has shifted.

This is the Skoda Enyaq facelift. Yes, it’s been barely a year since the original finally launched in Australia, after endless delays, in September 2024. And they’ve already gone and changed it.

Yet there’s more going on here than merely updating an ageing mid-sized SUV electric vehicle (EV), because Volkswagen’s Czechian brand is rediscovering its roots. The era of the $40K supermini seems to be passing.

And that’s terrific news for buyers and likely terrifying news for rivals like the BYD Sealion 7, Kia EV5 and Tesla Model Y.

Welcome, then, to the 2026 Enyaq Series II. Does sharper pricing stand for ‘Extra Value’ in this family-focused EV? Let’s find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Alfa Romeo Junior 2026 Skoda Enyaq

Verdict

The Alfa Romeo Junior is a cute car that’s charming and smile-inducing. It deserves to sell well but ultimately this will come down to whether the Australian public is receptive.

There is plenty of competition out there and if you're wanting something design-led, it's hard to look past this without spending much more money.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Verdict

The Enyaq facelift is a big deal, and hopefully the start of a fresh era for Skoda, marking a long-overdue return to brand values. Its first Toyota RAV4-sized family EV SUV nails it for value, functionality, comfort, ease, driving enjoyment, efficiency and even the overall ownership experience.

We have yet to drive the base 60 Select with that headline low price so cannot make a definitive call, but the more-expensive 85 Sportline proves Skoda is taking the family EV very, very seriously. Consumers considering a BYD Sealion 7, Kia EV5 or Tesla Model Y would do themselves a disservice to not check out the Enyaq first. The most convincing Skoda in years.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Alfa Romeo Junior vs Skoda Enyaq What's the difference?

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Alfa Romeo Junior vs Skoda Enyaq
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