Rolls-Royce Ghost vs Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan

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.

Rolls-Royce Ghost in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Ghost

Ghost Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
Price on request
⚡ 420 kW 🔧 850 Nm ⛽ 6.37 km/l
VS
Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan in South Africa

Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan

1.2 Executive Sedan 4AT Petrol Current
ZAR 309,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 114 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Rolls-Royce Ghost vs Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan: the short answer

Ghost has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Grand i10 Sedan.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Ghost Grand i10 Sedan
Maximum Power Ghost420 kW @ 5000 rpm Grand i10 Sedan61 kW
Maximum Torque Ghost850 Nm @ 1600 rpm Grand i10 Sedan114 Nm
Engine Size Ghost6749 cc Grand i10 Sedan1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Ghost6.37 km/l Grand i10 Sedan16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Ghost118 mm Grand i10 Sedan165 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Ghost

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance

Grand i10 Sedan

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Ghost

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Grand i10 Sedan

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Ghost Grand i10 Sedan
Model Introduced Year 2020 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Second-generation Ghost in standard-wheelbase Series II form Current South African Grand i10 Sedan listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History The second-generation Ghost was introduced in South Africa in 2020 and evolved into Ghost Series II in October 2024 Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since 2024 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Four-door luxury saloon Sedan
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Full-size super-luxury saloon Sedan
Vehicle Type Internal-combustion passenger car Sedan
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 940-1037 kg
Spec Ghost Grand i10 Sedan
Length 5545 mm 3995 mm
Width 1998 mm 1680 mm
Height 1573 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase 3295 mm 2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 118 mm 165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 118 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 l 37 l
Boot/Cargo Space 500 l 402 l
Kerb Weight 2490 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3130 kg -
Payload Capacity 640 kg -
Towing Capacity 0 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.5 m -
Front Headroom 1030 mm -
Rear Headroom 990 mm -
Front Legroom 1060 mm -
Rear Legroom 1075 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Ghost and Grand i10 Sedan 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: Ghost 100 vs Grand i10 Sedan 30.

Efficiency index: Ghost 30 vs Grand i10 Sedan 66.

Safety-equipment index: Ghost 99 vs Grand i10 Sedan 40.

Practicality index: Ghost 64 vs Grand i10 Sedan 64.

Ownership-cover index: Ghost not separately scored vs Grand i10 Sedan 65.

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 25 points

Ghost has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Grand i10 Sedan.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 25 points
Data 79% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

Ghost

79% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Efficiency 30
Performance 100
Efficiency 30
Safety 99
Practicality 64
Leads by 25 points
51
#2

Grand i10 Sedan

76% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 66 Check Performance 30
Performance 30
Efficiency 66
Safety 40
Practicality 64
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Ghost +70 Efficiency Grand i10 Sedan +36 Safety Ghost +59 Practicality Level

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Ghost

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 30/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 64/100

Grand i10 Sedan

Performance 30/100
Efficiency 66/100
Safety 40/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Rolls-Royce Ghost leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Sedan

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ghost leads. However, Grand i10 Sedan may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Ghost vs Grand i10 Sedan questions

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.