Changan Alsvin vs Rolls-Royce Ghost

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Changan Alsvin in South Africa

Changan Alsvin

1.5 AT CE Petrol 5-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 289,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 78 kW 🔧 145 Nm ⛽ 14.49 km/l
VS
Rolls-Royce Ghost in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Ghost

Ghost Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
Price on request
⚡ 420 kW 🔧 850 Nm ⛽ 6.37 km/l
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Decision summary

Changan Alsvin vs Rolls-Royce Ghost: the short answer

Ghost has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Alsvin.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Alsvin Ghost
Maximum Power Alsvin78 kW Ghost420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque Alsvin145 Nm Ghost850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Engine Size Alsvin1500 cc Ghost6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Alsvin14.49 km/l Ghost6.37 km/l
Ground Clearance Alsvin150 mm Ghost118 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Alsvin

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Ghost

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Alsvin

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Ghost

  • 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

Spec Alsvin Ghost
Model Introduced Year 2025 2020
Generation Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025. Second-generation Ghost in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced since the current range entered local retail sale. The second-generation Ghost was introduced in South Africa in 2020 and evolved into Ghost Series II in October 2024
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2024
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Sedan Four-door luxury saloon
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Compact sedan Full-size super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type Passenger car Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec Alsvin Ghost
Length 4390 mm 5545 mm
Width 1725 mm 1998 mm
Height 1490 mm 1573 mm
Wheelbase 2535 mm 3295 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 150 mm 118 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 118 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 90 l
Boot/Cargo Space 390 l 500 l
Kerb Weight 1069 kg 2490 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1470 kg 3130 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 640 kg
Towing Capacity 705 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m 6.5 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1030 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 990 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1060 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1075 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Alsvin and Ghost comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Alsvin 35 vs Ghost 100.

Efficiency index: Alsvin 56 vs Ghost 30.

Safety-equipment index: Alsvin 32 vs Ghost 99.

Practicality index: Alsvin 54 vs Ghost 64.

Ownership-cover index: Alsvin not separately scored vs Ghost 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Ghost leads by 33 points

Ghost has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Alsvin.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 33 points
Data 79% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

Ghost

79% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Efficiency 30
Performance 100
Efficiency 30
Safety 99
Practicality 64
Leads by 33 points
43
#2

Alsvin

66% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 56 Check Safety 32
Performance 35
Efficiency 56
Safety 32
Practicality 54
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Ghost +65 Efficiency Alsvin +26 Safety Ghost +67 Practicality Ghost +10

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Ghost

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 30/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 64/100

Alsvin

Performance 35/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 32/100
Practicality 54/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Rolls-Royce Ghost leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 43 pts for Alsvin

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ghost leads. However, Alsvin may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Alsvin vs Ghost questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.