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Decision summary
Rolls-Royce Ghost vs Mazda Mazda2: the short answer
Ghost holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Mazda2.
Five key differences
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Specification
Ghost
Mazda2
Maximum Power
Ghost420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Mazda285 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Ghost850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Mazda2148 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
Ghost6749 cc
Mazda21496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Ghost6.37 km/l
Mazda216.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
Ghost118 mm
Mazda2152 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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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Ghost
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Mazda2
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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Mazda2
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
Model Introduced Year
2020
2015
Generation
Second-generation Ghost in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Current DJ-generation Mazda2, updated for South Africa in 2026
Facelift History
The second-generation Ghost was introduced in South Africa in 2020 and evolved into Ghost Series II in October 2024
The South African range received a feature and styling update for the 2026 model year.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2015
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Four-door luxury saloon
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Full-size super-luxury saloon
B-segment hatchback
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
-
1070 kg
Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
Length
5545 mm
4085 mm
Width
1998 mm
1695 mm
Height
1573 mm
1504 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
152 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
44 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
250 l
Kerb Weight
2490 kg
1070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
1527 kg
Payload Capacity
640 kg
457 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
250 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
4.7 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
-
Rear Headroom
990 mm
-
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1063 mm
Rear Legroom
1075 mm
881 mm
Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
N74B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
13.0:1
Bore
89 mm
74.5 mm
Stroke
90.4 mm
85.8 mm
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
85 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
850 Nm @ 1600 rpm
148 Nm @ 4000 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
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
184 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.8 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
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
79.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
341.4 Nm/tonne
138.3 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
Mazda2
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
6-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
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
4.319
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
-
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Automatic
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
Automatic
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
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
Claimed Mileage
6.37 km/l
16.7 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
13.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
19.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
44 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro stage IV
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
44
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
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
Airbags
8
6
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
-
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
-
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Standard
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
-
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Front & Rear
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
Not Available
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
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
-
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Not Available
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
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
Rear
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
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Available
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
-
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
-
Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Leather & Cloth
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
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
No
(60:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Manual (Driver & Passenger)
Seat Trim
Duality Twill embroidered seat upholstery available
Leather & Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
1352 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1273 mm
Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Smart
Push Button Start
Keyless start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Standard
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Standard
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands; independent rear-screen streaming available
Standard
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
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
Not Available
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
7-Inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
7-Inch
Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
LED Headlamps
LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Series II daytime-running lights
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
-
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
-
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke shades available, including Mustique Blue
Current Mazda South Africa paint availability varies by edition and dealer allocation.
Headlights
LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Black & Machining
Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Sport
Locking Differential
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
-
152 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
152 mm
Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
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
185/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
Temporary spare T125/70 D15
Wheel Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
16x5-1/2J
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Manual
Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
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
Torsion beam axle
Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
CO2 Emissions
357 g/km
140 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
-
Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
3 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
Ownership Role
Owner-driver-focused saloon with genuine rear-passenger accommodation
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Pricing Role
Price on application
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
-
417300 ZAR
Starting Price
-
417300
Starting Price Zar
-
417300
Spec
Ghost
Mazda2
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
5 Years/Unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ghost and Mazda2 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 Mazda2 38.
Efficiency index: Ghost 30 vs Mazda2 64.
Safety-equipment index: Ghost 99 vs Mazda2 84.
Practicality index: Ghost 64 vs Mazda2 45.
Ownership-cover index: Ghost not separately scored vs Mazda2 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
Ghost leads by 19 points
Ghost holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Mazda2.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
30/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
64/100
Mazda2
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 57 pts for Mazda2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ghost leads. However, Mazda2 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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