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.
Toyota GR86 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom: the short answer
Phantom has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR86 remains close.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
GR86
Phantom
Maximum Power
GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm
Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size
GR862387 cc
Phantom6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
GR8610.9 km/l
Phantom6.29 km/l
Ground Clearance
GR86130 mm
Phantom136 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.
Toyota GR86
2.4 Automatic
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
GR86
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Phantom
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
GR86
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Phantom
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
GR86
Phantom
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Auto Lights
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Cruise Control
Standard
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Alertness Assistant
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Rear
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear View Camera
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Speed Limit Information
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
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
Spec
GR86
Phantom
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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
Standard
No
Axle Layout
RWD
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Drivetrain
RWD
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
8
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
8-speed ZF automatic
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
8-speed ZF automatic
LSD Available
Torsen LSD
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
4
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
2.81:1
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
Spec
GR86
Phantom
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
-
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
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 Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Spec
GR86
Phantom
60 40 Split Seat
50/50 Split
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Armrest Front
Standard
-
Armrest Rear
Not Available
-
Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Fabric Seats
Sport Fabric/Suede
-
Folding Rear Seats
50/50 Split
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front and rear
Instrument Cluster Type
7-inch Digital
-
Interior Colour Options
5
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Driver-focused cockpit, sports seats, digital cluster, infotainment system
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Sport Fabric/Suede
-
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
-
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Seat Fold Type
50/50 Split
-
Seat Material
Sport Fabric/Suede
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Seat Trim
Sport Fabric/Suede
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Steering Type
Electric
-
Rear USB Ports
2
-
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Spec
GR86
Phantom
ABS
Standard with Sport Mode
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
ABS EBD
Standard with Sport Mode
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
AEB
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Airbags
7
8
Alarm System
Standard
-
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Central Locking
Standard
-
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Rear child-safety locks
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
7
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
7
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Electronic Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Dynamic Stability Control
ESC With Traction Control
Standard with Track Mode
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Low tyre-pressure warning
Driver Airbag
7
Driver airbag
Passenger Airbag
7
Front-passenger airbag
EBD
Standard with Sport Mode
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front side-impact airbags
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front Head Protection System
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Active front knee protection
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Spec
GR86
Phantom
AC Type
Manual AC
Automatic four-zone climate control
Accelerator 0 100
6.9 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Automatic four-zone climate control
Auto Dimming Irvm
Standard
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Standard
-
Climate Control
Manual AC
Automatic four-zone climate control
Climate Zones
Manual AC
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct + Port Injection
-
Diff Lock
Not Applicable
-
Difflock
Not Applicable
-
Digital Speedometer
7-inch Digital
-
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power open/close luggage compartment
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Push Button Start
Engine Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.2
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Access keyless entry
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
-
Mirror
All Doors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
No
Passive Entry Start
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors
-
Power Windows
All Doors
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Button Start
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear Seat Split
50/50 Split
-
Rear Wing
Rear Spoiler
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Standard
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Sport Fabric/Suede
-
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Sonar
Rear
-
Sound System
6
16
Source Model Column
gr86
-
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
No spare wheel
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Low tyre-pressure warning
Trim Level
top
-
Unlocking
Standard
Comfort Access keyless entry
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Vdc
Standard with Track Mode
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Voice Command Support
Standard
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
-
Walk Away Lock
Standard
-
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Wireless smartphone charging
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Wireless smartphone charging
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
-
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
237 l
-
Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Spec
GR86
Phantom
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
8 km/l
5.10 km/l
Claimed Mileage
10.9 km/l
6.29 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
566-581 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.5-15.9 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6e (B6e)
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
90 l
Fuel Tank Litres
50
90
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
8.08 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
608 km
Real-world Mileage
10.9 km/l
6.29 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Automatic start/stop: No
Spec
GR86
Phantom
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Body Type
Sedan
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Daytime-running lights
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Daytime-running lights
DRL
LED
Daytime-running lights
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
Bespoke and two-tone exterior paint commissions
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
-
Fog Lamps
LED
Front fog lamps
Fog Lights
LED
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Front fog lamps
Front Fog Lights
LED
-
Headlamp Levelling
Full LED
-
Headlamps
Full LED
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Headlight Type
Full LED
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Headlights
Full LED
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Led Headlights
Full LED
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
-
Spec
GR86
Phantom
Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto compatibility
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Audio Speakers
6
16
Audio System
6
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth wireless technology
Connected Services
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch Digital
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
Display Audio
8-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Infotainment Display
8-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
8-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Multi Information Display
7-inch Digital
-
Navigation System
Standard
-
Rear Usb
2
-
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Number of Speakers
6
16
Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
USB Ports
2
USB Type-C ports
Voice Control
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Android Auto compatibility
Spec
GR86
Phantom
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Spec
GR86
Phantom
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc Brembo
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brembo
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
No spare wheel
Spare Wheel Size Type
Space Saver
-
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
No spare wheel
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Low tyre-pressure warning
Tyre Size
215/40 R18
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
Tyre Type
215/40 R18
-
Wheel Material
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Wheel Type
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Wheels
18-inch BBS Alloy
-
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Wheel Diameter
18-inch BBS Alloy
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Spec
GR86
Phantom
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R5,500
-
Service Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Service Plan
Optional
4 years / unlimited km
Service Plan Distance
Optional
4 years / unlimited km
Service Plan Duration
Optional
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
GR86
Phantom
Body Style
Sedan
Four-door luxury saloon
Color Note
White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
Sedan
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Internal-combustion passenger car
Model Introduced Year
2022
2018
Generation
Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine
Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power
The eighth-generation Phantom was presented globally in 2017, introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
active
Spec
GR86
Phantom
Boot/Cargo Space
237 l
530 l
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
90 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1660 kg
3235 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
136 mm
Height
1310 mm
1646 mm
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
2560 kg
Length
4265 mm
5762 mm
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
6.55 m
Wheelbase
2575 mm
3552 mm
Width
1775 mm
2018 mm
Payload Capacity
390 kg
675 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
136 mm
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
0 kg
Front Headroom
998 mm
1046 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
978 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1041 mm
Rear Legroom
891 mm
1105 mm
Spec
GR86
Phantom
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Front Track Width
1520 mm
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Rear Axle Type
Double Wishbone
-
Rear Spring Type
Double Wishbone
-
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Track Width
1540 mm
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
GR86
Phantom
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
361 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
177
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Idle CO2 Output
177
-
Noise Level
70 dB
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
GR86
Phantom
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship saloon balancing owner driving with formal rear-passenger use
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Price on application
Starting Price
799900
-
Starting Price Zar
799900
-
Spec
GR86
Phantom
Real-world City Mileage Max
10 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
8 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
9
-
Spec
GR86
Phantom
Engine
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2387 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Boxer
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
10.0:1
Maximum Power
173 kW @ 7000 rpm
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
900 Nm @ 1700 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
RWD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
226 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
6.9 sec
5.3 sec
Power-to-Weight Ratio
136.2 kW/tonne
164.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
196.9 Nm/tonne
351.6 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
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
N74B68A
Bore
82.0 mm
89 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
90.4 mm
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
In depth: how these cars differ
This GR86 and Phantom 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: GR86 67 vs Phantom 96.
Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs Phantom 29.
Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs Phantom 95.
Practicality index: GR86 46 vs Phantom 67.
Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 vs Phantom 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
Phantom leads by 14 points
Phantom has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR86 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Phantom
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
GR86
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
46/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 61 pts for GR86
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom leads. However, GR86 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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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