Toyota GR Supra vs Rolls-Royce Phantom

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.

Toyota GR Supra in South Africa

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 1,561,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 285 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12 km/l
VS
Rolls-Royce Phantom in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Phantom

Phantom Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
Price on request
⚡ 420 kW 🔧 900 Nm ⛽ 6.29 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Phantom
⛽ Fuel Economy GR Supra
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality Phantom
🔑 Ownership Phantom

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec GR Supra Phantom
Maximum Power 285 kW 420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque 500 Nm 900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size 2998 cc 6749 cc
Claimed Mileage 12 km/l 6.29 km/l
Ground Clearance 117 mm 136 mm
Boot / Load Bay 290 l 530 l
Airbags 9 8
Kerb Weight 1545 kg 2560 kg
Seating Capacity - -
Warranty 3 years / 100 000 km 4 years; regional conditions apply

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both GR Supra and Phantom are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Phantom +2 pts
Efficiency GR Supra +18 pts
Safety Equal
Practicality Phantom +28 pts
Ownership Phantom +1 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

GR Supra

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency
🏆 Overall Winner

Phantom

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

GR Supra

  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency

Phantom

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR Supra Phantom
Hybrid System Not Applicable Not Applicable
Combined Power Not Applicable Not Applicable
Combined Torque Not Applicable Not Applicable
Number of Motors Not Applicable Not Applicable
Motor Location Not Applicable Not Applicable
Quarter Mile Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio 184.5 kW/tonne 164.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio 323.6 Nm/tonne 351.6 Nm/tonne
Usable Battery Capacity Not Applicable Not Applicable
Electric Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
AC Charging Time Not Applicable Not Applicable
DC Charging Time Not Applicable Not Applicable
AC Charging Power Not Applicable Not Applicable
0-100 km/h 4.3 sec 5.3 sec
Aspiration Turbocharged Twin Turbocharged
Battery Capacity Not Applicable Not Applicable
Battery Type Not Applicable Not Applicable
Cylinders 6 12
DC Charging Power Not Applicable Not Applicable
Drive Type RWD RWD
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 6749 cc
Fuel System Direct Injection Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Maximum Power 285 kW 420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque 500 Nm 900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Motor Type Not Applicable Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking Not Applicable Not Applicable
Top Speed 250 km/h 250 km/h
Valves 24 48
Valves per Cylinder 4 4
Engine Code Not Officially Disclosed N74B68A
Cylinder Layout Inline V
Compression Ratio Not Officially Disclosed 10.0:1
Bore Not Officially Disclosed 89 mm
Stroke Not Officially Disclosed 90.4 mm
Battery Voltage Not Applicable Not Applicable
Engine 3-litre Turbocharged Petrol 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Transmission 6-Speed Manual 8-Speed Automatic
Drive Modes Not Officially Disclosed Low
Spec GR Supra Phantom
360 Degree Camera Not Available Surround View Camera with 3D view
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Active Cruise Control
Around View Monitor Not Available Surround View Camera with 3D view
Auto Lights Standard -
Auto Wipers Standard Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Blind Spot Monitoring Standard Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Blind Spot Warning Standard Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Cruise Control Standard Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Emergency Braking Standard -
EV Mode Not Available -
Lane Keep Assist Standard Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Park Distance Control, front and rear
Pre-Collision System Standard -
Rain Sensor Wipers Standard -
Rear View Camera Standard Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera Standard -
Reverse Camera Standard Rear View Camera
Reverse Camera Type Standard -
Reversing Camera Standard -
Surround View Camera Not Available Surround View Camera with 3D view
Lane Departure Warning Standard Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Not Available Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition Not Available Speed Limit Information
Driver Fatigue Alert Not Available Alertness Assistant
Auto Highbeam Not Available High-Beam Assistance
Park Assist Not Available Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Forward Collision Warning Not Available Collision Warning with Brake Function
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Active Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency Braking Standard Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Rear Parking Sensors Front and Rear Park Distance Control, front and rear

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Phantom leads by 4 points

Both GR Supra and Phantom are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 71 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 91% confidence
71
#1 Winner

Phantom

91% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 29
Performance 96
Efficiency 29
Safety 99
Practicality 67
Ownership 44
Leads by 4 points
67
#2

GR Supra

85% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Practicality 39
Performance 94
Efficiency 47
Safety 99
Practicality 39
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Phantom +2 Efficiency GR Supra +18 Safety Level Practicality Phantom +28 Ownership Phantom +1

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Phantom

Performance 96/100
Efficiency 29/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 67/100
Ownership 44/100

GR Supra

Performance 94/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 39/100
Ownership 43/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Rolls-Royce Phantom wins with 71 pts vs 67 pts for GR Supra

In structured scoring, Phantom emerges as the stronger overall package. However, GR Supra may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the Phantom edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: GR Supra 47 vs Phantom 29. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: GR Supra 99, Phantom 99. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: GR Supra 43, Phantom 44. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: GR Supra 39, Phantom 67. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: GR Supra 94, Phantom 96. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Phantom edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Phantom scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between GR Supra and Phantom in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: GR Supra scores 94 vs 96.

Efficiency: GR Supra scores 47 vs 29.

Safety: GR Supra scores 99 vs 99.

Practicality: GR Supra scores 39 vs 67.

Ownership: GR Supra scores 43 vs 44.

Final structured scoring gives Phantom the advantage in this comparison.