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Decision summary
Jaecoo J7 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé: the short answer
J7 and Phantom Drophead Coupé are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Maximum Power
J7145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Phantom Drophead Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum Torque
J7290 Nm
Phantom Drophead Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
J71600 cc
Phantom Drophead Coupé6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
J714.3 km/l
Phantom Drophead Coupé6.76 km/l
Ground Clearance
J7200 mm
Phantom Drophead Coupé132 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Jaecoo J7
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
J7
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?
J7
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
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Model Introduced Year
2024
Not confirmed
Generation
Current South Africa J7 range
Phantom VII two-door Drophead Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Drophead Coupé production ended in 2016.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2012
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2016
Body Style
SUV
Convertible
Model Year
2026
2016
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
SUV
Ultra-luxury convertible
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger car
Spec
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Length
4500 mm
5612 mm
Width
1865 mm
1987 mm
Height
1680 mm
1566 mm
Wheelbase
2672 mm
3320 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
132 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
132 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
584 l
315 l
Kerb Weight
1531 kg
2630 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1939 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
434 kg
420 kg
Towing Capacity
1300 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
6.55 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1026 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
943 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
910 mm
936 mm
Spec
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Spec
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
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
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Applicable
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power-closing boot lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1349 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
6.749-litre V12
Engine Code
SQRF4J16C
N73B68A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1600 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol 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
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
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
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
240 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
128.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Gearbox
7 DCT
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.154
Number of Gears
7
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Electric
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
7 DCT
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
7
8
Spec
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
6.76 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
4.39 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
9.80 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
6.76 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
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
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Airbags
Multiple airbags
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
Standard
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not confirmed
BA
Standard
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Standard
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
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
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
Not Available
Front active knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Rear-view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Park Assist
Not Available
Front/rear parking assistance with multi-view cameras
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Natural-grain leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Optional three-stage heating, front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Seat Trim
Fabric
Hand-stitched natural-grain leather
Spec
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Navigation and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Standard
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Hands-free calling
Number of Speakers
4-6
15
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Traditional analogue instrument dials
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8.8-inch front monitor
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8.8-inch front monitor
Spec
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog/driving lights
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, model green, olive grey, moonlight silver and two-tone colours where listed.
44,000 factory hues plus Bespoke custom colours
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tyre Size
235/55 R18
Front 255/50 R21 106W; rear 285/45 R21 109W
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
235/55 R18
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km
347 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Service Plan
5 Year / 70 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Ownership Role
entry-value
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
519900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
entry-value
Historical price on application
Starting Price
519900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
519900
Not confirmed
Spec
J7
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
In depth: how these cars differ
This J7 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: J7 59 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 95.
Efficiency index: J7 56 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 31.
Safety-equipment index: J7 91 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 86.
Practicality index: J7 67 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 49.
Ownership-cover index: J7 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
J7 leads by 1 points
J7 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
J7
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
67/100
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
49/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJaecoo J7
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 68 pts for Phantom Drophead Coupé
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, J7 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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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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