Hyundai i20 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé Discontinued model
Hyundai i20 in South Africa

Hyundai i20

1.0T Fluid Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 328,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 74 kW 🔧 172 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
VS
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé

6.7 V12 Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
No longer sold new historical price not confirmed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 338 kW 🔧 720 Nm ⛽ 6.76 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai i20 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé: the short answer

Phantom Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while i20 remains close.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification i20 Phantom Coupé
Maximum Power i2074 kW @ 5500 rpm Phantom Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum Torque i20172 Nm @ 1500 rpm Phantom Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size i20998 cc Phantom Coupé6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy i2014.5 km/l Phantom Coupé6.76 km/l
Ground Clearance i20195 mm Phantom 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.

Hyundai i20

1.0T Fluid

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 Coupé

6.7 V12

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)

i20

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

Phantom Coupé

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

i20

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Phantom Coupé

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec i20 Phantom Coupé
Model Introduced Year 2008 Not confirmed
Generation Third generation i20 on the K2 platform; sold in SA with 1.0T three-cylinder turbo across all variants Phantom VII two-door Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016.
Facelift History Third generation launched globally in 2020 and arrived in SA shortly after; significant improvement over the second gen in styling, tech, and driving dynamics Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Coupé production ended in 2016.
Facelift Launched Since 2020 2012
Facelift Version Ending Current 2016
Body Style Hatchback Coupe
Color Note White, Black, Silver, Blue, Red, Yellow Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Fluid grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 2016
Production Status active discontinued
Segment Hatchback Ultra-luxury grand tourer
Tare Mass Kg 1135 kg Not confirmed
Vehicle Type Hatchback Passenger car
Spec i20 Phantom Coupé
Length 4040 mm 5612 mm
Width 1775 mm 1987 mm
Height 1505 mm 1598 mm
Wheelbase 2580 mm 3320 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 195 mm 132 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 132 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 l 100 l
Boot/Cargo Space 352 l 395 l
Kerb Weight 1135 kg 2580 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1610 kg 3050 kg
Payload Capacity 475 kg 470 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m 6.55 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1021 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 943 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1040 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 936 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This i20 and Phantom 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: i20 37 vs Phantom Coupé 95.

Efficiency index: i20 59 vs Phantom Coupé 31.

Safety-equipment index: i20 84 vs Phantom Coupé 86.

Practicality index: i20 61 vs Phantom Coupé 54.

Ownership-cover index: i20 65 vs Phantom 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.

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 Coupé leads by 8 points

Phantom Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while i20 remains close.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 73% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

Phantom Coupé

73% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 95 Check Efficiency 31
Performance 95
Efficiency 31
Safety 86
Practicality 54
Leads by 8 points
61
#2

i20

93% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 84 Check Performance 37
Performance 37
Efficiency 59
Safety 84
Practicality 61
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Phantom Coupé +58 Efficiency i20 +28 Safety Phantom Coupé +2 Practicality i20 +7

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Phantom Coupé

Performance 95/100
Efficiency 31/100
Safety 86/100
Practicality 54/100

i20

Performance 37/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 84/100
Practicality 61/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 61 pts for i20

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom Coupé leads. However, i20 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

i20 vs Phantom Coupé 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.