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Decision summary
Tata Harrier vs Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé: the short answer
Harrier and Phantom Drophead Coupé are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Maximum Power
Harrier125 kW @ 3750 rpm
Phantom Drophead Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum Torque
Harrier350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Phantom Drophead Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
Harrier1956 cc
Phantom Drophead Coupé6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Harrier15.15 km/l
Phantom Drophead Coupé6.76 km/l
Ground Clearance
Harrier205 mm
Phantom Drophead Coupé132 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.
Tata Harrier
Fearless+ DT AT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.5/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
Specification evidence leader
Harrier
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Harrier
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Model Introduced Year
2025
Not confirmed
Generation
Current-generation South African-market Tata Harrier five-seat SUV
Phantom VII two-door Drophead Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016.
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Drophead Coupé production ended in 2016.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2012
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2016
Body Style
SUV
Convertible
Model Year
2026
2016
Production Status
Active
discontinued
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Ultra-luxury convertible
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Passenger car
Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Length
4605 mm
5612 mm
Width
1922 mm
1987 mm
Height
1718 mm
1566 mm
Wheelbase
2741 mm
3320 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
132 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
132 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
315 l
Kerb Weight
1823 kg
2630 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2298 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
420 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
6.55 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
1026 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
943 mm
Front Legroom
840 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
980 mm
936 mm
Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
6.749-litre V12
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
N73B68A
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1956 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
11.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
84.6 mm
Maximum Power
125 kW @ 3750 rpm
338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
720 Nm @ 3500 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
FWD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
240 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
68.6 kW/tonne
128.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
192.0 Nm/tonne
273.8 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
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.22
3.154
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
Torque-converter Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic gear selector
Steering-column automatic selector; no manual mode
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
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
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Claimed Mileage
15.15 km/l
6.76 km/l
City Mileage
9.6 km/l
4.39 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.4 km/l
9.80 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
80 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
15 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
15.15 km/l
6.76 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
540.54 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Traction Control
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat brackets
Brake Assist
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Tyre-pressure alert
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not confirmed
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Standard
Front head-thorax airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
TCS
Standard
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Standard
Front active knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Rear-view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Park Assist
Not Available
Front/rear parking assistance with multi-view cameras
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Seat Material
Leatherette
Natural-grain leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Optional three-stage heating, front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Multi Mood lights on Sunroof & Dashboard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way powered with memory
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide and recline
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Seat Trim
Leatherette
Hand-stitched natural-grain leather
Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Climate Control
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Power Windows
Standard
Four one-touch power windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Hands-free entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Keyless ignition
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof with Mood Light
Not Applicable
Electric Tailgate
Gesture Controlled Power tailgate
Power-closing boot lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Infotainment System
12.3" Harman Touch Screen Infotainment
Navigation and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Wireless
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Hands-free calling
Number of Speakers
10
15
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" TFT Instrument Cluster
Traditional analogue instrument dials
USB Ports
Smart USB Chargers (A & C Type) in front & Rear
Standard
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
8.8-inch front monitor
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
8.8-inch front monitor
Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Front LED DRLs with Turn Indicators
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
Front fog/driving lights
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Lunar White, Ash Grey, Pebble Grey, Coral Red, Seaweed Green
44,000 factory hues plus Bespoke custom colours
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Applicable
Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Approach Angle
25.3 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
26.4 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Normal, Rough, Wet
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
16.6 deg
Not confirmed
Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
Front 255/50 R21 106W; rear 285/45 R21 109W
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 235/70 R16
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km
347 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Historical South African new-car derivative: a 2007 local launch was announced prospectively, local presence is confirmed by 2011, and an April 2016 listing plus final-commission evidence establish the end-period bound; exact South African tenure remains unverified.
Price Zar
699900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Historical price on application
Starting Price
699900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
699900
Not confirmed
Spec
Harrier
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
In depth: how these cars differ
This Harrier and Phantom Drophead Coupé 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: Harrier 60 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 95.
Efficiency index: Harrier 59 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 31.
Safety-equipment index: Harrier 99 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 86.
Practicality index: Harrier 67 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 49.
Ownership-cover index: Harrier not separately scored vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 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
Harrier leads by 4 points
Harrier and Phantom Drophead Coupé are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Harrier
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
67/100
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
49/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexTata Harrier
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 68 pts for Phantom Drophead Coupé
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Harrier leads. However, Phantom Drophead Coupé may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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