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Decision summary
Suzuki Eeco vs Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé: the short answer
Phantom Coupé holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Eeco.
Five key differences
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Specification
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Maximum Power
Eeco60 kW
Phantom Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum Torque
Eeco113 Nm
Phantom Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
Eeco1197 cc
Phantom Coupé6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Eeco18.2 km/l
Phantom Coupé6.76 km/l
Ground Clearance
Eeco0 mm
Phantom Coupé132 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Suzuki Eeco
1.2 Passenger Van MT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
Eeco
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Phantom Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Eeco
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Phantom Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not confirmed
Generation
Current market generation
Phantom VII two-door Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016.
Facelift History
Current market specification
Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Coupé production ended in 2016.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2012
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2016
Body Style
Van
Coupe
Model Year
2026
2016
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Van
Ultra-luxury grand tourer
Vehicle Type
Van
Passenger car
Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Length
3675 mm
5612 mm
Width
1475 mm
1987 mm
Height
1825 mm
1598 mm
Wheelbase
2350 mm
3320 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
132 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
132 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
100 l
Boot/Cargo Space
540 l
395 l
Kerb Weight
940 kg
2580 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1540 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
600 kg
470 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
6.55 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1021 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
943 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
936 mm
Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Engine
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
6.749-litre V12
Engine Code
Z12E/K12
N73B68A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
11.0:1
Bore
73.0 mm
92 mm
Stroke
85.0 mm
84.6 mm
Maximum Power
60 kW
338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum Torque
113 Nm
720 Nm @ 3500 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
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.0 sec
5.8 sec
Quarter Mile
18.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.8 kW/tonne
131 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
120.2 Nm/tonne
279.1 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
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Gearbox
5-speed manual
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
3.154
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
5-speed manual
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Clutch Type
Dry single-plate clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Steering-column automatic selector; no manual mode
Drivetrain
2WD
RWD
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
No
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
5-speed manual
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
6.76 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
4.39 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
9.80 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
100 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
18.2 km/l
6.76 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
32
100
Combined Driving Range
700
675.68 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
Not confirmed
Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Not Applicable
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
ESP
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Brake Assist
Yes
Emergency braking assist
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
No
Standard
AEB
No
Not confirmed
BA
Yes
Emergency braking assist
Brake Override System
Yes
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
No
Front head airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Dual-stage SRS
EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Not confirmed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Dual-stage SRS
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
No
Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
Stability Control
Yes
ESP
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
No
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear-view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not confirmed
Park Assist
No
Front/rear parking assistance with surround-view camera
Around View Monitor
No
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not confirmed
Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Natural-grain leather
Heated Seats
No
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
No
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
No
1,600-fibre Starlight Headliner
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Hand-stitched full-grain leather
Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Power Windows
Yes
Four one-touch power windows
Keyless Entry
Yes
Hands-free entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Keyless ignition
Wireless Charging
No
Not confirmed
Sunroof
No
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
No
Power-closing boot lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Standard
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
Navigation and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
15
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
Traditional analogue instrument dials
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
Standard
Infotainment Screen
7
8.8-inch Control Centre Display
Touchscreen
7
8.8-inch Control Centre Display
Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
LED Headlamps
No
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
No
Front fog/driving lights
Roof Rails
No
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
44,000 factory hues plus further Bespoke colour creation
Headlights
No
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not confirmed
Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
Front 255/50 R21 106W; rear 285/45 R21 109W
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
16
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Pneumatic suspension with dampers
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Pneumatic suspension with dampers
Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km
347 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
Historical South African new-car derivative listed at price on application in April 2016 and closed to new commissions in 2016; exact local introduction year remains unverified.
Price Zar
250000 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Historical price on application
Starting Price
250000
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
250000
Not confirmed
Spec
Eeco
Phantom Coupé
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
In depth: how these cars differ
This Eeco and Phantom Coupé 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: Eeco 23 vs Phantom Coupé 95.
Efficiency index: Eeco 69 vs Phantom Coupé 31.
Safety-equipment index: Eeco 67 vs Phantom Coupé 86.
Practicality index: Eeco 58 vs Phantom Coupé 54.
Ownership-cover index: Eeco not separately scored vs Phantom Coupé 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
Phantom Coupé leads by 16 points
Phantom Coupé holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Eeco.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Phantom Coupé
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
54/100
Eeco
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
58/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 53 pts for Eeco
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom Coupé leads. However, Eeco may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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