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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Dzire
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Phantom Extended
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
Open a category, then swipe sideways to compare every column
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Model Introduced Year
2020
-
Generation
Second generation Dzire on HEARTECT platform — same structural architecture as the fifth-generation Swift, updated with Z12E DualJet engine for improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Eighth-generation Phantom Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
Second-generation Dzire (ZD41S) introduced globally in 2017; engine updated to Z12E DualJet in SA specification for 2024 launch; minor equipment and colour updates in 2026.
The eighth-generation Phantom Extended was presented globally in 2017 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022; its exact South African introduction year remains unverified
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon
Color Note
Arctic White Pearl, Grandeur Grey Metallic, Midnight Black Pearl, Burning Red Pearl, Speedy Blue
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Sedan
Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon
Tare Mass Kg
940 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Length
3995 mm
5982 mm
Width
1735 mm
2018 mm
Height
1525 mm
1656 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
3772 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
136 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
378 l
530 l
Kerb Weight
940 kg
2610 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
136 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
3295 kg
Payload Capacity
-
685 kg
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
-
6.9 m
Front Headroom
-
1046.48 mm
Rear Headroom
-
977.9 mm
Front Legroom
-
1041.4 mm
Rear Legroom
-
1348.74 mm
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Chassis Type
Monocoque (HEARTECT Platform)
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Column
Tilt Adjustable
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque (HEARTECT Platform)
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
-
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
-
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
15W Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power open/close luggage compartment
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector Headlights
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
378 l
-
AC Type
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic four-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Manual Air Conditioning
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Standard
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Push Button Start
Engine Warranty
4 Years
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
4.6
-
Heads Up Display
Not Available
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
No
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
Standard
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Button Start
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Fabric with Leather Trim
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Standard — Front
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
No spare wheel
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
-
Tail Lamps
LED Tail Lamps
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt Adjustable
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt Adjustable
-
Voice Command
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
-
Voice Command Support
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
-
Accelerator 0 100
13.2 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic High Beam
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
Multi-Information Display (MID)
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Front Wiper
Standard
-
Front Wipers Type
Standard
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Manual Aircon
Manual Air Conditioning
-
Mirror
Standard
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Standard
-
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear LED Combination Taillights
LED Tail Lamps
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Rim Size
15 Inches
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Sound System
4
16
Source Model Column
dzire
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque (HEARTECT Platform)
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Unlocking
Standard
Comfort Access keyless entry
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
-
Walk Away Lock
Standard
-
Wireless Charger
15W Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
Z12E
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
3
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.0:1
Bore
73 mm
89 mm
Stroke
95.5 mm
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
60 kW @ 5700 rpm
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
112 Nm @ 4300 rpm
900 Nm @ 1700 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
RWD
Transmission
CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
13.2 sec
5.4 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
63.8 kW/tonne
160.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
119.1 Nm/tonne
344.8 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
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
2.81:1
Number of Gears
CVT
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
Torque Converter with CVT Belt Drive
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Type
CVT Automatic
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
FWD
Rear-wheel drive
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
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
CVT
8
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Claimed Mileage
21.7 km/l
6.21 km/l
City Mileage
17.8 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
25 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Automatic start/stop: No
Real-world Mileage
21.7 km/l
6.21 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37
90
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
559-577 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.6-16.1 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Low tyre-pressure warning
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Engine immobiliser
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard — Front
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Standard — Low Speed AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Standard
Driver airbag
EBD
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Engine immobiliser
Fatigue Detection
Not Available
-
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard — Front
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard — Front
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Side Airbags
Standard
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Cruise Control
Standard
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control available on the exact current Phantom family
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard — Low Speed AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Alertness Assistant
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Standard
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Lights
Not Available
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Not Available
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Emergency Braking
Standard — Low Speed AEB
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Front Camera
Not Available
-
Automatic High Beam
Standard
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
-
Reverse Camera Type
Rear View Camera
-
Reversing Camera
Rear View Camera
-
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Seat Material
Fabric with Leather Trim
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-way
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Rear USB Ports
1 USB Type-A
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Instrument Cluster Type
Multi-Information Display (MID)
-
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 6-way
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-way
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Fabric Seats
Fabric with Leather Trim
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-way
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Driver Seat
Manual 6-way
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
9-inch touchscreen on GL+ with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, rear view camera from GL+, push-button start from GL+, six airbags on GL+ CVT, AEB and lane departure warning on GL+ CVT, manual air conditioning standard, ch
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric with Leather Trim
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Belt Warning
Standard — Front
-
Seat Trim
Fabric with Leather Trim
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
4
16
Navigation System
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-Information Display (MID)
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
USB Ports
1 USB Type-A
USB Type-C ports
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
1 USB Type-A
-
Audio Speakers
4
16
Audio System
4
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
1 USB Type-A
-
Head Up Display
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Multi Information Display
Multi-Information Display (MID)
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Google Maps via CarPlay/Android Auto
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless Android Auto
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
LED Headlamps
LED Projector Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRL
Daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
Bespoke exterior paint commissions, including client-created colours
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Rear Wiper
Standard
-
Body Type
Sedan
-
DRL
LED DRL
Daytime-running lights
Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Led Headlights
LED Projector Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Led Taillights
LED Tail Lamps
-
Rear Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Auto Headlights
LED Projector Headlights
-
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector Headlights
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRL
Daytime-running lights
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Standard
-
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog lamps
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector Headlights
-
Headlamps
LED Projector Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Headlight Type
LED Projector Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Headlights
LED Projector Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Approach Angle
0 deg
-
Departure Angle
0 deg
-
Wading Depth
0 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Ramp-over Angle
0 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
0 deg
-
Breakover Angle
0 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
0 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
145 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
145 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
0 mm
-
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Tyre Size
185/65 R15
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
Wheel Type
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver Spare Wheel
No spare wheel
Front Brake Disc Diameter
236 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
190 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Conventional Handbrake
-
Tyre Load Index
84
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver Spare Wheel
No spare wheel
Tyre Type
185/65 R15
-
Wheel Diameter
15 Inches
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard — Low Speed AEB
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Electric Park Brake
Conventional Handbrake
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Space Saver Spare Wheel
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
-
Wheel Material
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Wheel Size Type
15 Inches
-
Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R1,800–R2,400 per Service
-
Battery Warranty
12 Months
-
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
-
Engine Oil Capacity
2.9 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
First Service At
1,000 km Inspection
-
Service Plan Duration
Not Included
4 years / unlimited km
Service Plan Distance
Not Included
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection
-
Service Plan
Not Included
4 years / unlimited km
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months
-
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Warranty Years
5
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty Kilometers
5
4 years; regional conditions apply
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
-
Basic Warranty
5
4 years; regional conditions apply
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
-
Warranty
5
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
-
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km
364 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
67 dB
-
Variable Valve Timing
Dual VVT on Intake and Exhaust
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Particulate Filter
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
115
-
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
4.8 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
5.8 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
8
-
Spec
Dzire
Phantom Extended
Ownership Role
Flagship
Chauffeur-focused flagship with the rear suite as the centre of ownership
Price Zar
272900 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Price on application
Starting Price
272900
-
Starting Price Zar
272900
-
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dzire and Phantom Extended 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: Dzire 26 vs Phantom Extended 96.
Efficiency index: Dzire 80 vs Phantom Extended 29.
Safety-equipment index: Dzire 88 vs Phantom Extended 95.
Practicality index: Dzire 60 vs Phantom Extended 67.
Ownership-cover index: Dzire 71 vs Phantom Extended 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
Phantom Extended leads by 12 points
Phantom Extended has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Dzire remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Phantom Extended
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
Dzire
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
80/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom Extended
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 63 pts for Dzire
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom Extended leads. However, Dzire may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
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.
Compare
Get Best Price
We'll Contact You
Fill in your details and a dedicated executive will reach out shortly.
✓
We've Got Your Details!
An executive will contact you shortly. Thank you for your interest.
