Rolls-Royce Ghost vs KIA Pegas
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.
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Rolls-Royce Ghost
Ghost Series II
Petrol
8-Speed Automatic
Current
Price on request
⚡ 420 kW
🔧 850 Nm
⛽ 6.37 km/l
VS
KIA Pegas
1.4 EX Auto
Petrol
4-Speed Automatic
Current
ZAR 274,995
ex-showroom
⚡ 73 kW
🔧 132 Nm
⛽ 16.9 km/l
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Decision summary
Rolls-Royce Ghost vs KIA Pegas: the short answer
Ghost holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Pegas.
Five key differences
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| Specification | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Ghost420 kW @ 5000 rpm | Pegas73 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Ghost850 Nm @ 1600 rpm | Pegas132 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| Engine Size | Ghost6749 cc | Pegas1368 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Ghost6.37 km/l | Pegas16.9 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Ghost118 mm | Pegas148 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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KIA Pegas
1.4 EX Auto
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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 Performance
Published Practicality
Pegas
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
Pegas
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2020 | 2019 |
| Generation | Second-generation Ghost in standard-wheelbase Series II form | First generation; purpose-designed for emerging markets |
| Facelift History | The second-generation Ghost was introduced in South Africa in 2020 and evolved into Ghost Series II in October 2024 | Minor updates in 2022 including revised infotainment; no full facelift |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2024 | 2022 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Current | Current |
| Body Style | Four-door luxury saloon | Sedan |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Full-size super-luxury saloon | Sedan |
| Vehicle Type | Internal-combustion passenger car | Sedan |
| Color Note | - | Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Silky Silver, Gravity Blue, Passion Red |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 1130 kg |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5545 mm | 4400 mm |
| Width | 1998 mm | 1700 mm |
| Height | 1573 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3295 mm | 2570 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 118 mm | 148 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 118 mm | 150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 l | 40 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 500 l | 475 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2490 kg | 1130 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 3130 kg | 1450 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 640 kg | 425 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 0 kg | 1000 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 6.5 m | 10.4 m |
| Front Headroom | 1030 mm | 990 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 990 mm | 950 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1060 mm | 1030 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 1075 mm | 860 mm |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol | 1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | N74B68A | G4FA |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 6749 cc | 1368 cc |
| Cylinders | 12 | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | V | Inline |
| Valves | 48 | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Twin Turbocharged | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | Direct Injection | Multi-Point Injection |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Bore | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Stroke | 90.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Maximum Power | 420 kW @ 5000 rpm | 73 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 850 Nm @ 1600 rpm | 132 Nm @ 4200 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 | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 172 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 sec | 11.5 sec |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Low | No |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 168.7 kW/tonne | 64.6 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | 341.4 Nm/tonne | 116.8 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 | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrain Layout | All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering | FWD |
| Transfer Case | ATC 13 transfer case | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | No lockable differential | No |
| Paddle Shifters | No | No |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.81:1 | 3.84 |
| Number of Gears | 8 | 4 |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | Automatic Transmission |
| Clutch Type | Torque converter | 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 | No |
| Front Differential Lock | No lockable differential | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | 8-speed automatic | 4-Speed 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 | FWD |
| Rear Differential Lock | No lockable differential | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | 8 | 4 |
| Engine Position | - | Front Transverse |
| LSD Available | - | No |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | - | 15.1:1 |
| Gear Shift Indicator | - | No |
| Differential Type Front | - | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | - | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Guard | - | Not Available |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 6.37 km/l | 16.9 km/l |
| City Mileage | 5.10 km/l | 13.9 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 8.08 km/l | 19.6 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 l | 40 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro 6e (B6e) | Euro 6 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | No |
| Auto Start Stop | Automatic start/stop: Yes | No |
| Charging Port Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 90 | 40 |
| 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 |
| Low Fuel Warning | - | Yes |
| Real-world Mileage | 6.37 km/l | 16.9 km/l |
| Range Real World Highway | - | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | - | Not Applicable |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 8 | 6 |
| ABS | Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Dynamic Stability Control | Yes |
| Traction Control | Dynamic Traction Control | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Hill Descent Control | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Hill Start Assist | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Rear child-safety locks | Yes |
| ISOFIX Mounts | ISOFIX child-seat mounts | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Dynamic Brake Control | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Engine immobiliser | Yes |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Front seatbelt warning sensor | Yes |
| Front Parking Sensors | Park Distance Control, front and rear | Yes |
| AEB | Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function | No |
| BA | Dynamic Brake Control | Yes |
| Curtain Airbags | Front Head Protection System | Yes |
| Driver Airbag | Driver airbag | Yes |
| EBD | Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Engine immobiliser | Yes |
| Hill Hold | Hill Start Assist | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Front-passenger airbag | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Rear Cross Traffic Alert | No |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters | Yes |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front seatbelt warning sensor | Yes |
| Side Airbags | Front side-impact airbags | Yes |
| Stability Control | Dynamic Stability Control | Yes |
| TCS | Dynamic Traction Control | Yes |
| Knee Airbag | Active front knee protection | No |
| ABS EBD | Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System | Yes |
| Alarm System | - | Yes |
| Central Locking | - | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | - | Yes |
| Speed Alert System | - | Yes |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | - | No |
| Safety Rating | - | 5 |
| Whiplash Protection | - | Yes |
| Lane Change Warning | - | No |
| Brake Override System | - | Yes |
| Fatigue Detection | - | No |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | No |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Yes |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Yes |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | No |
| Lane Keep Assist | Lane Departure Warning with Active Return | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Departure Warning with Active Return | No |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection | No |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Rear Cross Traffic Alert | No |
| Parking Sensors | Park Distance Control, front and rear | Yes |
| Rear View Camera | Rear View Camera | Yes |
| 360 Degree Camera | Surround View Camera with 3D view | No |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function | No |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Driver Attention Alert System | No |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Speed Limit Information | No |
| Auto Highbeam | High-Beam Assistance | No |
| Auto Wipers | Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers | No |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Park Distance Control, front and rear | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Rear View Camera | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | No |
| Park Assist | Park Assist and Reversing Assistant | No |
| Around View Monitor | Surround View Camera with 3D view | No |
| Blind Spot Warning | Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection | No |
| Forward Collision Warning | Collision Warning with Brake Function | No |
| Auto Lights | - | No |
| Eco Mode | - | No |
| EV Mode | - | No |
| Sport Mode | - | No |
| Emergency Braking | - | No |
| Front Camera | - | Yes |
| Parking Distance Sensors | - | Yes |
| Parking Sensor | - | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | - | No |
| Pre-Collision System | - | No |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | - | No |
| Rear View Camera | - | Yes |
| Reverse Camera Type | - | Yes |
| Reversing Camera | - | Yes |
| Surround View Camera | Surround View Camera with 3D view | No |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives | Cloth |
| Heated Seats | Available, including rear-seat heating | No |
| Ventilated Seats | Available, including rear-seat cooling | No |
| Ambient Lighting | Illuminated Fascia with celestial design | No |
| Steering Wheel Material | Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel | Leather |
| 60 40 Split Seat | No | Yes |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory | 6-Way Manual |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory | 4-Way Manual |
| Seat Trim | Duality Twill embroidered seat upholstery available | Cloth |
| Seat Adjustment | - | 6-Way Manual |
| Steering Type | - | Yes |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Folding Rear Seats | - | Yes |
| Front Armrest | - | Centre Armrest |
| Rear Armrest | - | Yes |
| Front Shoulder Room | - | 1380 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | 1330 mm |
| Cup Holders | - | 4 |
| Rear AC Vents | - | No |
| Rear USB Ports | - | No |
| Instrument Cluster Type | - | Digital |
| Interior Colour Options | - | Black |
| Driver Lumbar Support | - | No |
| Door Map Pockets | - | Yes |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | 6-Way Manual |
| Adjustable Front Seat | - | 4-Way Manual |
| Cooled Seats | - | No |
| Fabric Seats | - | Yes |
| Front Headrest | - | Adjustable |
| Leather Seats | - | No |
| Memory Seats | - | No |
| Rear Headrest | - | Adjustable |
| Armrest Front | - | Centre Armrest |
| Armrest Rear | - | Yes |
| Boot Space Seats Down | - | 502 |
| Driver Seat | - | 6-Way Manual |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | Touchscreen infotainment with CarPlay/Android Auto, reverse camera, cruise control (EX), alloy wheels (EX), 460L boot |
| Interior Trim Colour | - | Black |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Cloth |
| Interior Colours | - | Black |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | - | Yes |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | - | No |
| Seat Belt Warning | - | Yes |
| Seat Fold Type | - | Yes |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Automatic four-zone climate control | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Comfort Access keyless entry | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Keyless start | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless smartphone charging | No |
| Sunroof | No | No |
| Electric Tailgate | Power open/close luggage compartment | No |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers | No |
| AC Type | Automatic four-zone climate control | Yes |
| Load Bed Length | - | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | No |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | - | No |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 502 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 502 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | - | Yes |
| Electric Mirror Folding | - | No |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | - | No |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | - | Yes |
| 12V Accessory Socket | - | Yes |
| Speed Limiter | - | Yes |
| Adaptive Dampers | - | No |
| Aero Kit | - | No |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | - | No |
| Boot Opener | - | Remote |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | - | No |
| Chrome Grille | - | Yes |
| Climate Zones | - | 2 |
| Door Ajar Warning | - | Yes |
| Drag Coefficient | - | 0.34 |
| Driver Display | - | Digital Cluster |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | - | Yes |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop | Keyless start | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Keyless start | Yes |
| Engine Warranty | - | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Front Armrest | - | Yes |
| Front Power Outlet | - | Yes |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | - | 5.9 |
| Fuel Lid Opener | - | Remote |
| Glovebox Cooling | - | No |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | - | Yes |
| Headlamp Washer | - | No |
| Headrest Adjustable | - | Yes |
| Heads Up Display | - | No |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Yes |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | - | Yes |
| Intercooler | - | No |
| Multi Function Steering | - | Yes |
| Panoramic Roof | No | No |
| Performance Data Logger | - | No |
| Power Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Keyless start | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | - | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamps | - | Yes |
| Rear Seat Split | - | Yes |
| Rear Wing | - | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | - | No |
| Rev Matching | - | No |
| Ride Mode Selection | - | No |
| Roof Antenna | - | Yes |
| Seat Type | - | Fabric Seats |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | - | Yes |
| Service Reminder | - | Yes |
| Side Steps | - | No |
| Skid Plates | - | No |
| Spare Wheel | No spare wheel | Temporary Spare |
| Speed Alert System | - | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar | - | Yes |
| Steering Mounted Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Response | - | Normal |
| Tachometer | - | Yes |
| Tail Lamps | - | Yes |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Trip Computer | - | Yes |
| Tyre Repair Kit | - | No |
| Vanity Mirror | - | Yes |
| Voice Command | - | Yes |
| Voice Command Support | - | Yes |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 11.5 sec |
| Air Conditioning | Automatic four-zone climate control | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | - | No |
| Battery Preconditioning | - | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | - | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | - | 4 |
| Canopy Fitment | - | Not Available |
| Centre Console | - | Centre Armrest |
| Common Rail Injection | - | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Diff Lock | - | No |
| Difflock | - | No |
| Digital Speedometer | - | Yes |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | - | No |
| Front Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Front Wiper | - | Yes |
| Front Wipers Type | - | Yes |
| Glove Box | - | Yes |
| Heated Mirrors | - | No |
| Intelligent Battery System | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | - | Yes |
| Lift Gate | - | No |
| Load Bed Cover | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Length Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Width Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Manual Aircon | - | Yes |
| Mirror | - | Electric |
| One Pedal Driving | - | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | - | Yes |
| Power Socket 12v | - | Yes |
| Powered Tailgate | - | No |
| Reading Lights Rear | - | Yes |
| Rear Air Conditioning | - | No |
| Rear Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | - | Yes |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | - | No |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Yes |
| Remote Side Mirror | - | Yes |
| Remote Start | - | No |
| Rim Size | 20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments | 195/55 R16 |
| Roof Load | - | 50 kg |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | - | Yes |
| Side Impact Bars | - | Yes |
| Sonar | - | Yes |
| Sound System | 16 | 6 |
| Source Model Column | - | pegas |
| Sport Plus Mode | - | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | - | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | - | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | - | Yes |
| Steering Column Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Sub Frame | - | Unibody |
| Surround View Monitor | Surround View Camera with 3D view | No |
| Tailgate Damper | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | - | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | - | Not Available |
| TPMS | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes |
| Trim Level | - | flagship |
| Unlocking | Comfort Access keyless entry | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | - | Yes |
| Variant Role | - | Flagship / premium derivative |
| Vdc | - | Yes |
| Vehicle To Grid | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | - | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | - | Yes |
| Walk Away Lock | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Wireless smartphone charging | No |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands; independent rear-screen streaming available | 8.0-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Apple CarPlay compatibility | Yes |
| Android Auto | Android Auto compatibility | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Bluetooth wireless technology; rear passengers can pair headphones individually | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | 16 | 6 |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | SPIRIT digital instrument interface | Yes |
| USB Ports | USB Type-C ports | 2 |
| Infotainment Screen | 10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens | 8.0 |
| Touchscreen | 10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens | 8.0 |
| Navigation System | - | Yes |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Apple CarPlay compatibility | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | Android Auto compatibility | Yes |
| FM Radio | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Yes |
| Voice Recognition | - | Yes |
| AUX Input | - | No |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens | 8.0 |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | - | No |
| Audio Controls On Steering | - | Yes |
| Infotainment Display | - | 8.0 |
| Rear Usb | - | No |
| Premium Audio | - | No |
| Audio | - | Yes |
| Audio Speakers | 16 | 6 |
| Audio System | - | Yes |
| Display Audio | - | 8.0-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | - | 2 |
| Head Up Display | - | No |
| Multi Information Display | - | Digital |
| Connected Services | - | Yes |
| Voice Control | - | Yes |
| Smartphone Connectivity | - | Yes |
| Radio | - | Yes |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Series II daytime-running lights | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Front fog lamps | Yes |
| Roof Rails | No; vehicle not approved for roof loads | Yes |
| Exterior Colour Options | Bespoke shades available, including Mustique Blue | Multiple |
| Headlights | LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range | Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof | No | No |
| Alloy Wheel Design | - | Alloy Alloy |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | - | No |
| Body Cladding | - | No |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Yes |
| Roof Type | - | Standard |
| Wing Mirror Type | - | Electric |
| Rear Wiper | - | Yes |
| Door Handle Finish | - | Body Colour |
| Body Type | - | Sedan |
| DRL | Series II daytime-running lights | Yes |
| Fog Lights | - | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | - | Yes |
| Led Headlights | LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range | Yes |
| Led Taillights | - | Yes |
| Rear Fog Lights | - | Yes |
| Front Overhang | - | 810 mm |
| Rear Overhang | - | 1020 mm |
| Auto Headlights | - | No |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | No |
| Daytime Running Lights | Series II daytime-running lights | Yes |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Standard |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 5 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | - | Body Colour |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | Yes |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | - | No |
| Front Fog Lamps | Front fog lamps | Yes |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | Yes |
| Headlamps | LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range | Yes |
| Headlight Type | LED and laser headlights with more than 600 m illuminated range | Yes |
| Load Bed Liner | - | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | - | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Yes |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Wading Depth | Not Applicable | - |
| Terrain Modes | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | No lockable differential | No |
| 4WD System Type | Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering | Not Applicable |
| Approach Angle | - | 14 deg |
| Departure Angle | - | 18 deg |
| Underbody Protection | - | No |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | - | 16 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | - | No |
| Hill Descent Control | Hill Descent Control | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | - | 14 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | 14 deg |
| Breakover Angle | - | 16 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | 18 deg |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 148 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 148 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | - | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | - | Not Available |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Mud | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Rock | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Sand | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | - | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | - | Not Available |
| Wading Depth Mm | - | - |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 195/55 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 |
| Wheel Rim Size | 20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments | 195/55 R16 |
| Handbrake Type | Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs | Electronic |
| Wheel Type | - | Alloy Alloy |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | - | 280 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | - | 230 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | - | Electronic |
| Tyre Load Index | - | 93 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | - | H |
| Brake Type Front | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Drum |
| Spare Tyre | No spare wheel | Temporary Spare |
| Tyre Type | - | Radial |
| Front Tyre Width | - | 195 mm |
| Rear Tyre Width | - | 195 mm |
| Wheel Diameter | 20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments | 195/55 R16 |
| Auto Brake Hold | - | Electronic |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | - | No |
| Brakes | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Yes |
| Electric Park Brake | - | Electronic |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | - | Yes |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | - | Not Available |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | - | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | - | Leather |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | - | Temporary Spare |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Trim | - | Leather |
| Tyre Pressure Display | - | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes |
| Wheel Material | - | Alloy Alloy |
| Wheel Size Type | - | 195/55 R16 |
| Wheels | - | Alloy Alloy |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle |
| Front Track Width | - | 1475 mm |
| Rear Track Width | - | 1475 mm |
| Chassis Type | - | Unibody |
| Power Steering | - | Yes |
| Steering Column | - | Adjustable |
| Front Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | - | Yes |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | - | Yes |
| Shock Absorber Type | - | Telescopic |
| Chassis Material | - | Unibody |
| Front Suspension Type | Planar Suspension with upper wishbone damper, electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts | MacPherson Strut |
| MagneRide Damping | - | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle |
| Rear Suspension Type | Five-link rear axle with self-levelling high-volume air suspension | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle |
| Shock Absorbers | - | Telescopic |
| Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 357 g/km | 136 g/km |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | 95 RON; minimum 91 RON | 93 Octane |
| Start Stop System | - | No |
| Hybrid System Type | - | Not Available |
| Noise Level | - | 67 dB |
| Variable Valve Timing | - | CVVT |
| Particulate Filter | - | No |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | Euro 6 |
| Green NCAP Rating | - | 4 |
| Idle CO2 Output | - | 143 |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | - | Yes |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | - | 136 |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Service Plan | 4 years / unlimited km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Interval | - | 15000 |
| Approx Service Cost | - | R2,200 per service |
| Battery Warranty | - | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Maintenance Plan | - | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | 3.5 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | - | 15000 |
| First Service At | - | 15000 |
| Service Plan Duration | 4 years / unlimited km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 4 years / unlimited km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | - | Yes |
| Alternator | - | Yes |
| Service Intervals | - | 15000 |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Owner-driver-focused saloon with genuine rear-passenger accommodation | Flagship |
| Pricing Role | Price on application | Current listed price |
| Price Zar | - | 274995 ZAR |
| Starting Price | - | 274995 |
| Starting Price Zar | - | 274995 |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 4 years; regional conditions apply | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Years | 4 years; regional conditions apply | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 4 years; regional conditions apply | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | - | 5 Years |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years; regional conditions apply | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years |
| Spec | Ghost | Pegas |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | 11.8 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | 15.3 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | 17.6 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | 20.6 l/100km |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ghost and Pegas 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 Pegas 33.
Efficiency index: Ghost 30 vs Pegas 65.
Safety-equipment index: Ghost 99 vs Pegas 72.
Practicality index: Ghost 64 vs Pegas 57.
Ownership-cover index: Ghost not separately scored vs Pegas 71.
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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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-index readout
Ghost leads by 18 points
Ghost holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Pegas.
Evidence leader
76
/100
Lead
18
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 18 points
58
#2
Pegas
99% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Safety 72
Check
Performance 33
Performance
33
Efficiency
65
Safety
72
Practicality
57
Ownership
71
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Ghost +67
Efficiency
Pegas +35
Safety
Ghost +27
Practicality
Ghost +7
Moderate 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
Pegas
Performance
33/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
Rolls-Royce Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 58 pts for Pegas
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ghost leads. However, Pegas may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Ghost vs Pegas 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.
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