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.
Ghost and J7 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Ghost
J7
Maximum Power
Ghost420 kW @ 5000 rpm
J7145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Ghost850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
J7290 Nm
Engine Size
Ghost6749 cc
J71600 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Ghost6.37 km/l
J714.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Ghost118 mm
J7200 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Rolls-Royce Ghost
Ghost Series II
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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
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
J7
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Ghost
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
J7
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Ghost
J7
Model Introduced Year
2020
2024
Generation
Second-generation Ghost in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Current South Africa J7 range
Facelift History
The second-generation Ghost was introduced in South Africa in 2020 and evolved into Ghost Series II in October 2024
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2024
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
SUV
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
Not Available
Spec
Ghost
J7
Length
5545 mm
4500 mm
Width
1998 mm
1865 mm
Height
1573 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm
2672 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
584 l
Kerb Weight
2490 kg
1531 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
1939 kg
Payload Capacity
640 kg
434 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1300 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
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
1075 mm
910 mm
Spec
Ghost
J7
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
N74B68A
SQRF4J16C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1600 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
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
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
290 Nm
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
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
168.7 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
341.4 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
J7
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
7 DCT
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
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
7
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Electric
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
Standard
Front Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic
7 DCT
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
7
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
Ghost
J7
Claimed Mileage
6.37 km/l
14.3 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
16.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
51
Combined Driving Range
573-588 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.3-15.7 l/100 km WLTP)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.37 km/l
14.3 km/l
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Ghost
J7
Airbags
8
Multiple 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
Standard
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
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front 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
Front 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
J7
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
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
J7
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
Illuminated Fascia with celestial design
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
Duality Twill embroidered seat upholstery available
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Ghost
J7
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
Keyless 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
-
1349 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Ghost
J7
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
J7
LED Headlamps
LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range
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
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke shades available, including Mustique Blue
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, model green, olive grey, moonlight silver and two-tone colours where listed.
Headlights
LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
Ghost
J7
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
-
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
200 mm
Spec
Ghost
J7
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
235/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
235/55 R18
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Ghost
J7
Front Suspension
Planar Suspension with upper wishbone damper, electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling high-volume air suspension
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Ghost
J7
CO2 Emissions
357 g/km
163 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Petrol
Spec
Ghost
J7
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
5 Year / 70 000 km
Spec
Ghost
J7
Ownership Role
Owner-driver-focused saloon with genuine rear-passenger accommodation
entry-value
Pricing Role
Price on application
entry-value
Price Zar
-
519900 ZAR
Starting Price
-
519900
Starting Price Zar
-
519900
Spec
Ghost
J7
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ghost and J7 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 J7 59.
Efficiency index: Ghost 30 vs J7 56.
Safety-equipment index: Ghost 99 vs J7 91.
Practicality index: Ghost 64 vs J7 67.
Ownership-cover index: Ghost not separately scored vs J7 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 leads by 7 points
Ghost and J7 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
30/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
64/100
J7
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 69 pts for J7
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ghost leads. However, J7 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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