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.
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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
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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
Spec
Alsvin
Ghost
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
JL473QF
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
78 kW
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
145 Nm
850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
5-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
168.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
341.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Alsvin
Ghost
Gearbox
5-Speed DCT
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
ATC 13 transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
2.81:1
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
DCT
8-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
FWD
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No lockable differential
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
8-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No lockable differential
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
Alsvin
Ghost
Claimed Mileage
14.49 km/l
6.37 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Real-world Mileage
14.49 km/l
6.37 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
90
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
573-588 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.3-15.7 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Alsvin
Ghost
Airbags
2
8
ABS
Yes
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Yes
Driver airbag
EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Yes
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
Alsvin
Ghost
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Rear (3 sensors)
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Attention Alert System
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
Alsvin
Ghost
Seat Material
Leather and cloth
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Available, including rear-seat heating
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Available, including rear-seat cooling
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Illuminated Fascia with celestial design
Steering Wheel Material
Foam with leather trim
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim
Leather and cloth
Duality Twill embroidered seat upholstery available
Spec
Alsvin
Ghost
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless start
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Electric sunroof
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
Alsvin
Ghost
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands; independent rear-screen streaming available
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth wireless technology; rear passengers can pair headphones individually
Number of Speakers
4
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
USB Ports
1 front USB port
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Touchscreen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Spec
Alsvin
Ghost
LED Headlamps
Not Available
LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Series II daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Bespoke shades available, including Mustique Blue
Headlights
Not Available
LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
Alsvin
Ghost
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No lockable differential
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Alsvin
Ghost
Tyre Size
185/55 R15
255/35 R22 102Y front and 285/30 R22 104Y rear; 255/40 R21 102Y front and 285/35 R21 105Y rear; 255/45 R20 105Y front and 285/40 R20 108Y rear; 255/45 R20 105V M+S all-round
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
Alsvin
Ghost
Front Suspension
MacPherson
Planar Suspension with upper wishbone damper, electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling high-volume air suspension
Spec
Alsvin
Ghost
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km
357 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Alsvin
Ghost
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km (standard on CE; optional on CS)
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Alsvin
Ghost
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Owner-driver-focused saloon with genuine rear-passenger accommodation
Price Zar
289900 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Price on application
Starting Price
289900
-
Starting Price Zar
289900
-
Spec
Alsvin
Ghost
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
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.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView 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 indexRolls-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.
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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.
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