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Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended vs Renault Kwid Limited Edition: the short answer
Ghost Extended holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Kwid Limited Edition.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Maximum Power
Ghost Extended420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Kwid Limited Edition50 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Ghost Extended850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Kwid Limited Edition91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Engine Size
Ghost Extended6749 cc
Kwid Limited Edition999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Ghost Extended6.33 km/l
Kwid Limited Edition20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
Ghost Extended118 mm
Kwid Limited Edition180 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended
Ghost Extended Series II
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)
Specification evidence leader
Ghost Extended
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Kwid Limited Edition
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Ghost 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
Kwid Limited Edition
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Generation
Second-generation Ghost Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form
Current South Africa Kwid Limited Edition range
Facelift History
Ghost Extended joined the second-generation Ghost family globally in 2020 and evolved into Ghost Extended Series II in October 2024; its exact South African introduction year remains unverified
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Hatchback
Model Introduced Year
-
2026
Tare Mass Kg
-
759 kg
Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Length
5715 mm
3731 mm
Width
1998 mm
1579 mm
Height
1574 mm
1513 mm
Wheelbase
3465 mm
2422 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
28 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
279 l
Kerb Weight
2545 kg
759 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
1169 kg
Payload Capacity
585 kg
410 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.8 m
4.9 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
965 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
1245 mm
850 mm
Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
N74B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
12
3
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
90.4 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
50 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
91 Nm @ 4250 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
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
250 km/h
152 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
165 kW/tonne
65.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
334 Nm/tonne
119.9 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
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
AMT
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
FWD
Transfer Case
ATC 13 transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
5
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Manual
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
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
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic
AMT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
5
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Claimed Mileage
6.33 km/l
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
19.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
25.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
28 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Not Available
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
28
Combined Driving Range
570-588 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.3-15.8 l/100 km WLTP)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.33 km/l
20.4 km/l
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Airbags
8
Front airbags
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Standard
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Low tyre-pressure warning
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front-passenger seatbelt warning sensor
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Not Available
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Not Available
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Standard
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Standard
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Standard
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front-passenger seatbelt warning sensor
Standard
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Not Available
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Standard
Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control available on the exact current Ghost family
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver Attention Alert System
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Available
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Not Available
Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Available, including rear-seat heating
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Available, including rear-seat cooling
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Bespoke Starlight Headliner available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
No
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Manual
Seat Trim
Placed Perforation leather seat design available
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Standard
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
620 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands; independent rear-screen streaming available
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Standard
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology; rear passengers can pair headphones individually
Standard
Number of Speakers
16
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
Standard
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
LED Headlamps
LED and laser headlights
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Series II daytime-running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Not Available
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissions
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
LED and laser headlights
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
180 mm
Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Tyre Size
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
165/70 R14
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
14-inch
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Front Suspension
Planar Suspension with upper wishbone damper, electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Rear Suspension
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling high-volume air suspension
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
CO2 Emissions
358 g/km
118 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
2 year / 30 000 km
Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Ownership Role
Rear-space-focused Ghost for mixed owner-driven and chauffeur use
range-specific
Pricing Role
Price on application
range-specific
Price Zar
-
219999 ZAR
Starting Price
-
219999
Starting Price Zar
-
219999
Spec
Ghost Extended
Kwid Limited Edition
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ghost Extended and Kwid Limited Edition 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: Ghost Extended 100 vs Kwid Limited Edition 26.
Efficiency index: Ghost Extended 29 vs Kwid Limited Edition 76.
Safety-equipment index: Ghost Extended 99 vs Kwid Limited Edition 91.
Practicality index: Ghost Extended 63 vs Kwid Limited Edition 52.
Ownership-cover index: Ghost Extended not separately scored vs Kwid Limited Edition 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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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 Extended leads by 16 points
Ghost Extended holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Kwid Limited Edition.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ghost Extended
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
63/100
Kwid Limited Edition
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Ghost Extended
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 60 pts for Kwid Limited Edition
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ghost Extended leads. However, Kwid Limited Edition 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.
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.
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