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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
iCAUR 03T vs Rolls-Royce Phantom: the short answer
03T and Phantom are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
03T
Phantom
Maximum Power
03T135 kW
Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
03T220 Nm
Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size
03TNot Applicable
Phantom6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Phantom6.29 km/l
Ground Clearance
03T190 mm
Phantom136 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
iCAUR 03T
2WD
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
03T
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Phantom
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
03T
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Phantom
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
03T
Phantom
Model Introduced Year
2026
2018
Generation
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation.
Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Body Style
SUV
Four-door luxury saloon
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Published
active
Segment
Electric SUV
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Internal-combustion passenger car
Facelift History
-
The eighth-generation Phantom was presented globally in 2017, introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022
Facelift Launched Since
-
2022
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Spec
03T
Phantom
Length
4433 mm
5762 mm
Width
1916 mm
2018 mm
Height
1741 mm
1646 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
3552 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
136 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
165 mm
136 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box
530 l
Kerb Weight
1600–1950 kg
2560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2173 kg
3235 kg
Payload Capacity
350–650 kg
675 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
6.55 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
1046 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
978 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1041 mm
Rear Legroom
970 mm
1105 mm
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Spec
03T
Phantom
Engine
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
6749 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
12
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
V
Valves
Not Applicable
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
89 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
135 kW
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Electric traction motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear axle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
150 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
5.3 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
164.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
351.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
65.69 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.2 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
431 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Phantom
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Transfer Case
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
No
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Type
Electric shift gear
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
2WD
Rear-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
No
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Differential Lock
-
No lockable differential
Final Drive Ratio
-
2.81:1
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
No lockable differential
Spec
03T
Phantom
Claimed Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
6.29 km/l
City Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
90 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Automatic start/stop: No
Real-world Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
6.29 km/l
Charging Type
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
90
Combined Driving Range
431 km
566-581 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.5-15.9 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
18.3 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
292 km
-
Range Real World Mixed
344 km
608 km
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Phantom
Airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
8
ABS
Yes
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Hill Start Assist
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Low tyre-pressure warning
Engine Immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Front Parking Sensors
Front parking sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Automatic emergency braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Yes
Driver airbag
EBD
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Hill Hold
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Front-passenger airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front pretensioner seat belts
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Side Airbags
Yes
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
ABS EBD
Yes
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Child Safety Lock
-
Rear child-safety locks
Engine Immobiliser
-
Engine immobiliser
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Knee Airbag
-
Active front knee protection
Spec
03T
Phantom
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Lane keeping assistance
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Lane keeping assistance
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind-spot detection
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Auto Highbeam
Automatic highbeam control
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear parking sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Active Cruise Control
Around View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Blind-spot detection
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Forward collision warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Alertness Assistant
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Speed Limit Information
Park Assist
-
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Spec
03T
Phantom
Seat Material
Leather seats
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour ambient light
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather steering wheel
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Foldable second-row seats
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Spec
03T
Phantom
Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
50 W wireless phone charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
No
Electric Tailgate
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
AC Type
Power air conditioner
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
03T
Phantom
Infotainment System
15.6 in touchscreen infotainment
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
8
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
9.2 in LCD cluster
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
USB Ports
1 USB Type-C plus 3 USB ports
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
15.6 in
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Touchscreen
15.6 in
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Spec
03T
Phantom
LED Headlamps
Yes
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Carbon Crystal Black; Toronto Red; Starlight Silver; Cyan Grey; Khaki; White
Bespoke and two-tone exterior paint commissions
Headlights
Yes
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
No
Spec
03T
Phantom
Terrain Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
-
No lockable differential
Spec
03T
Phantom
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Wheel Rim Size
19 in
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Spare Wheel Type
-
No spare wheel
Handbrake Type
-
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
03T
Phantom
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Spec
03T
Phantom
CO2 Emissions
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
361 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
03T
Phantom
Service Plan
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
03T
Phantom
Ownership Role
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Flagship saloon balancing owner driving with formal rear-passenger use
Price Zar
639900 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Price on application
Starting Price
639900
-
Starting Price Zar
639900
-
Spec
03T
Phantom
Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
4 years; regional conditions apply
In depth: how these cars differ
This 03T and Phantom comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 03T 51 vs Phantom 96.
Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs Phantom 29.
Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs Phantom 95.
Practicality index: 03T 64 vs Phantom 67.
Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs Phantom not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
03T leads by 0 points
03T and Phantom are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
03T
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
64/100
Phantom
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR 03T
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 75 pts for Phantom
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T leads. However, Phantom may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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