Hyundai H-100 Deck vs Rolls-Royce Phantom

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.

Hyundai H-100 Deck in South Africa

Hyundai H-100 Deck

2.6D Deck Aircon 5MT Diesel Current
ZAR 412,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 58 kW 🔧 167 Nm ⛽ 10.2 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

Decision summary

Hyundai H-100 Deck vs Rolls-Royce Phantom: the short answer

Phantom holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H-100 Deck.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H-100 Deck Phantom
Maximum Power H-100 Deck58 kW Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque H-100 Deck167 Nm Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size H-100 Deck2607 cc Phantom6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H-100 Deck10.2 km/l Phantom6.29 km/l
Ground Clearance H-100 Deck185 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.

Hyundai H-100 Deck

2.6D Deck Aircon 5MT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Rolls-Royce Phantom

Phantom Series II

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

H-100 Deck

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Phantom

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

Which One's Right for You?

H-100 Deck

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Phantom

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H-100 Deck Phantom
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2018
Generation Current South African H-100 Deck listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. 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 Original current-generation version 2022
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Single-cab dropside Four-door luxury saloon
Body Type Cab Pickup -
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Pickup Full-size super-luxury saloon
Tare Mass Kg 1665 kg -
Vehicle Type Pickup Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec H-100 Deck Phantom
Length 4850 mm 5762 mm
Width 1740 mm 2018 mm
Height 1970 mm 1646 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 3552 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 136 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 136 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 90 l
Kerb Weight 1665 kg 2560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3015 kg 3235 kg
Payload Capacity 1350 kg 675 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 6.55 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1046 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 978 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1041 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1105 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 530 l

In depth: how these cars differ

This H-100 Deck 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: H-100 Deck 34 vs Phantom 96.

Efficiency index: H-100 Deck 46 vs Phantom 29.

Safety-equipment index: H-100 Deck 94 vs Phantom 95.

Practicality index: H-100 Deck 58 vs Phantom 67.

Ownership-cover index: H-100 Deck 65 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.

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 / 100
Evidence-index readout

Phantom leads by 16 points

Phantom holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H-100 Deck.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 16 points
Data 79% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

Phantom

79% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 96 Check Efficiency 29
Performance 96
Efficiency 29
Safety 95
Practicality 67
Leads by 16 points
59
#2

H-100 Deck

78% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 46
Safety 94
Practicality 58
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Phantom +62 Efficiency H-100 Deck +17 Safety Phantom +1 Practicality Phantom +9

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Phantom

Performance 96/100
Efficiency 29/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 67/100

H-100 Deck

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 58/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Rolls-Royce Phantom leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 59 pts for H-100 Deck

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom leads. However, H-100 Deck may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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H-100 Deck vs Phantom 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.

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.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

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.