Rolls-Royce Ghost vs Tata Harrier

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

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
Tata Harrier in South Africa

Tata Harrier

Fearless+ DT AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 699,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 15.15 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Rolls-Royce Ghost vs Tata Harrier: the short answer

Ghost and Harrier are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Ghost Harrier
Maximum Power Ghost420 kW @ 5000 rpm Harrier125 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque Ghost850 Nm @ 1600 rpm Harrier350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Engine Size Ghost6749 cc Harrier1956 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Ghost6.37 km/l Harrier15.15 km/l
Ground Clearance Ghost118 mm Harrier205 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

Ghost Series II

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Tata Harrier

Fearless+ DT AT

Hagalu editorial rating
4.5/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Harrier

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Ghost

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Harrier

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Ghost Harrier
Model Introduced Year 2020 2025
Generation Second-generation Ghost in standard-wheelbase Series II form Current-generation South African-market Tata Harrier five-seat SUV
Facelift History The second-generation Ghost was introduced in South Africa in 2020 and evolved into Ghost Series II in October 2024 Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since 2024 2025
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Four-door luxury saloon SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Active
Segment Full-size super-luxury saloon Mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type Internal-combustion passenger car Passenger Car
Spec Ghost Harrier
Length 5545 mm 4605 mm
Width 1998 mm 1922 mm
Height 1573 mm 1718 mm
Wheelbase 3295 mm 2741 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 118 mm 205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 118 mm 150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 l 50 l
Boot/Cargo Space 500 l 445 l
Kerb Weight 2490 kg 1823 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3130 kg 2298 kg
Payload Capacity 640 kg 475 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.5 m 5.8 m
Front Headroom 1030 mm 1020 mm
Rear Headroom 990 mm 950 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 840 mm
Rear Legroom 1075 mm 980 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Ghost and Harrier 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 100 vs Harrier 60.

Efficiency index: Ghost 30 vs Harrier 59.

Safety-equipment index: Ghost 99 vs Harrier 99.

Practicality index: Ghost 64 vs Harrier 67.

Ownership-cover index: Ghost not separately scored vs Harrier 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

Ghost leads by 4 points

Ghost and Harrier are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 4 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 4 points
72
#2

Harrier

75% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 59
Performance 60
Efficiency 59
Safety 99
Practicality 67
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Ghost +40 Efficiency Harrier +29 Safety Level Practicality Harrier +3

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Ghost

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

Harrier

Performance 60/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 67/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Rolls-Royce Ghost leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 72 pts for Harrier

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

Ghost vs Harrier questions

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.

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.