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Rolls-Royce Dawn vs Toyota Starlet: the short answer
Dawn has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Starlet remains close.
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Specification
Dawn
Starlet
Maximum Power
Dawn420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Starlet72 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Dawn820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
Starlet140 Nm
Engine Size
Dawn6592 cc
Starlet996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Dawn6.99 km/l
Starlet16.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
Dawn149 mm
Starlet162 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Rolls-Royce Dawn
Dawn
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Dawn
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Starlet
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Dawn
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Starlet
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Dawn
Starlet
Model Introduced Year
2016
2020
Generation
Dawn four-seat convertible; this archive profile uses the MY17 World specification corroborated by a February 2018 South African road test.
First generation Starlet in South Africa on B-segment platform
Facelift History
The MY17 configuration is kept separate from the 2015 launch specification, which published different length, torque, acceleration, consumption and CO2 figures.
Minor updates since launch
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current
Body Style
Convertible
Hatchback
Model Year
2017
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury convertible
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Hatchback
Color Note
Not confirmed
White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red, Orange
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1005 kg
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
Length
5295 mm
3995 mm
Width
1947 mm
1695 mm
Height
1502 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
162 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
321 l
265 l
Kerb Weight
2560 kg
1005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3040 kg
1420 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
415 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
4.9 m
Front Headroom
1018 mm
982 mm
Rear Headroom
963 mm
955 mm
Front Legroom
1054 mm
1030 mm
Rear Legroom
937 mm
885 mm
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
N74B66A
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
996 cc
Cylinders
12
3
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.0:1
Bore
89 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
88.3 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
72 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
140 Nm
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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
250 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.0 sec
12.0 sec
Quarter Mile
12.8 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
164.1 kW/tonne
71.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
320.3 Nm/tonne
139.3 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
Dawn
Starlet
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
4
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Steering-column selector for 8-speed automatic
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD/
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
FWD
Transmission Speeds
8
4
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Engine Position
Not confirmed
Front Transverse
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
Claimed Mileage
6.99 km/l
16.7 km/l
City Mileage
4.59 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.10 km/l
18 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
40 l
Emission Standard
EU6
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Standard
Real-world Mileage
6.99 km/l
16.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
82
40
Combined Driving Range
575 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
522.93 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
ESP
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Hill-start assist
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
LATCH child-seat anchor system
Standard
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
Not Available
AEB
Available
Standard
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Applicable
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
7
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Hill-start assist
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
7
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Not Available
Stability Control
ESP
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Front active knee protection
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Not confirmed
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Not confirmed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Standard
Central Locking
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
7
Driver Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
7
ESC With Traction Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
Cruise Control
Automatic Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Park-distance system
Rear
Rear View Camera
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Glare-free high-beam technology
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
Rear
Reverse Camera
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Not Available
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Pre-collision safety system
Not Available
Auto Lights
Not confirmed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Standard
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Optional
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not confirmed
Rear
Parking Sensor
Not confirmed
Rear
Pre-Collision System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Not confirmed
Standard
Reversing Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Surround View Camera
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Front; standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Optional front ventilated seats
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Optional – Atmospheric Interior Environment
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60/40 Split
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment and memory
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Manual
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Not Available
Armrest Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Armrest Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Manual
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Fabric
Folding Rear Seats
Not confirmed
60/40 Split
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Full Digital
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
6
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
6
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Touchscreen infotainment, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Fabric
Rear Armrest
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual
Seat Fold Type
Not confirmed
60/40 Split
Steering Adjustment
Not confirmed
Height Adjustable
Steering Type
Not confirmed
Electric
Rear USB Ports
Not confirmed
2
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
Climate Control
Individual front and rear climate controls
Automatic AC
Power Windows
Standard
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Standard
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
Standard
Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Smart power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Individual front and rear climate controls
Automatic AC
Accelerator 0 100
Not confirmed
12.0 sec
Adaptive Dampers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Individual front and rear climate controls
Automatic AC
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not confirmed
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not confirmed
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Centre Console
Not confirmed
Not Available
Climate Zones
Not confirmed
Automatic AC
Common Rail Injection
Not confirmed
Direct Injection
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Difflock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Digital Speedometer
Not confirmed
Full Digital
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Keyless ignition
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Keyless ignition
Standard
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
6
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not confirmed
Standard
Lift Gate
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Manual Aircon
Not confirmed
Automatic AC
Mirror
Not confirmed
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Not Applicable
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Not confirmed
Standard
Performance Data Logger
Not confirmed
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Not confirmed
All Doors
Powered Tailgate
Not confirmed
Not Available
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
Not confirmed
60/40 Split
Rear Wing
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not confirmed
Standard
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Not confirmed
Standard
Rev Matching
Not confirmed
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seat Type
Not confirmed
Fabric
Side Impact Bars
Not confirmed
Standard
Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sonar
Not confirmed
Rear
Sound System
18
4
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
starlet
Spare Wheel
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Full Size Steel
Sport Plus Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Not confirmed
Height Adjustable
Sub Frame
Not confirmed
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Not confirmed
Height Adjustable
Tilt Steering
Not confirmed
Height Adjustable
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
Not confirmed
top
Unlocking
Comfort Entry keyless access
Standard
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
Not confirmed
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Voice Command
Not confirmed
Standard
Voice Command Support
Not confirmed
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not confirmed
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Not confirmed
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not confirmed
Optional
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Optional
Electric Folding Mirrors
Not confirmed
All Doors
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
265 l
Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
Infotainment System
Multimedia interface and navigation with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller
9-inch Touchscreen
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
18
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instruments with Power Reserve gauge
Full Digital
USB Ports
Standard
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
9-inch Touchscreen
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Audio Speakers
18
4
Audio System
Not confirmed
4
Connected Services
Not confirmed
Standard
Display Audio
Not confirmed
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Not confirmed
2
Infotainment Display
Not confirmed
9-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Not confirmed
Full Digital
Navigation System
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Usb
Not confirmed
2
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch high-definition display
9-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Standard
Voice Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Voice Recognition
Not confirmed
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning
6
Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not confirmed
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Not confirmed
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Auto Headlights
Not confirmed
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Standard
Body Cladding
Not confirmed
Not Available
Body Type
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not confirmed
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
DRL
Standard
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
7
Exterior Mirror Electric
Not confirmed
All Doors
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Standard
Fog Lights
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Fog Lights
Not confirmed
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
Not confirmed
Full LED
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not confirmed
Not Available
Roof Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
-
Approach Angle Deg
Not confirmed
-
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
-
Departure Angle Deg
Not confirmed
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
162 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
162 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
Not confirmed
-
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
Tyre Size
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
195/55 R16
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Full Size Steel
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Not Applicable
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Type Front
Not confirmed
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Not confirmed
Drum
Brakes
Not confirmed
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Spare Tyre
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Full Size Steel
Spare Wheel Size Type
Not confirmed
Full Size Steel
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
Not confirmed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Tyre Type
Not confirmed
195/55 R16
Wheel Material
Not confirmed
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Wheel Type
Not confirmed
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Wheels
Not confirmed
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Wheel Diameter
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
Not confirmed
Monocoque
Chassis Type
Not confirmed
Monocoque
Front Spring Type
Not confirmed
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1470 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Power Steering
Not confirmed
Electric
Rear Axle Type
Not confirmed
Torsion Beam
Rear Spring Type
Not confirmed
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Torsion Beam
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1455 mm
Steering Column
Not confirmed
Tilt Adjustable
Suspension
Not confirmed
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
CO2 Emissions
326 g/km
107 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Petrol
CO2 Emissions G Km
Not confirmed
107
Euro Emission Standard
Not confirmed
Euro 5
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Idle CO2 Output
Not confirmed
107
Noise Level
Not confirmed
67 dB
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
Start Stop System
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Optional
Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
Not confirmed
Optional
Engine Oil Change Interval
Not confirmed
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
Not confirmed
Approx R3,200
Service Interval
Not confirmed
15,000 km or 1 Year
Service Intervals
Not confirmed
15,000 km or 1 Year
Service Plan Distance
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Optional
Service Plan Duration
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Optional
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
Ownership Role
Historical South African Dawn derivative launched locally in March 2016 and documented locally in 2018; the March 2022 global Dawn order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
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Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Current listed price
Price Zar
Not confirmed
319900 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
319900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
319900
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 years / 100 000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
Not confirmed
6 Years
Basic Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
3 Years
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
3 Years
Warranty Kilometers
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
3 Years
Warranty Years
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Dawn
Starlet
Real-world City Mileage Max
Not confirmed
17 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
Not confirmed
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
Not confirmed
20 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
Not confirmed
17 l/100km
Owner Review Count
Not confirmed
31
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dawn and Starlet 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: Dawn 97 vs Starlet 32.
Efficiency index: Dawn 31 vs Starlet 66.
Safety-equipment index: Dawn 90 vs Starlet 98.
Practicality index: Dawn 52 vs Starlet 53.
Ownership-cover index: Dawn not separately scored vs Starlet 43.
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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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
Dawn leads by 11 points
Dawn has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Starlet remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Dawn
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
52/100
Starlet
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Dawn
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 59 pts for Starlet
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Dawn leads. However, Starlet may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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