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Decision summary
Mitsubishi Outlander vs Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé: the short answer
Outlander and Phantom Drophead Coupé are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Maximum Power
Outlander135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Phantom Drophead Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum Torque
Outlander245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Phantom Drophead Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
Outlander2488 cc
Phantom Drophead Coupé6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Outlander12.3 km/l
Phantom Drophead Coupé6.76 km/l
Ground Clearance
Outlander210 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.
Mitsubishi Outlander
2.5L Exceed CVT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Outlander
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Phantom Drophead 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?
Outlander
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Model Introduced Year
2022
Not confirmed
Generation
Fourth-generation Outlander
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 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Drophead Coupé production ended in 2016.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2012
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2016
Body Style
SUV
Convertible
Model Year
2026
2016
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
Ultra-luxury convertible
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger car
Spec
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Length
4710 mm
5612 mm
Width
1862 mm
1987 mm
Height
1745 mm
1566 mm
Wheelbase
2706 mm
3320 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
132 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
132 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
205 l
315 l
Kerb Weight
1690 kg
2630 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2355 kg
3050 kg
Payload Capacity
665 kg
420 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
6.55 m
Front Headroom
986 mm
1026 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
943 mm
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
1014 mm
936 mm
Spec
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
6.749-litre V12
Engine Code
PR25DD
N73B68A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
11.0:1
Bore
89 mm
92 mm
Stroke
100 mm
84.6 mm
Maximum Power
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 3600 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
AWD
RWD
Transmission
CVT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
187 km/h
240 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
5.8 sec
Quarter Mile
17.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, Mud
Low
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
79.9 kW/tonne
128.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
145 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
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Gearbox
CVT
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Final Drive Ratio
5.694
3.154
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Steering-column automatic selector; no manual mode
Drivetrain
AWD
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
Yes
No
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
6.76 km/l
City Mileage
10.1 km/l
4.39 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.2 km/l
9.80 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
EU5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
6.76 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
80
Combined Driving Range
679
540.54 km (calculated theoretical)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
703 km
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
631 km
Not confirmed
Spec
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Traction Control
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
ISOFIX child-seat brackets
Brake Assist
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Tyre-pressure alert
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
No
Not confirmed
BA
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Yes
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Yes
Front head-thorax airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
TCS
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Yes
Front active knee protection
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear-view camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
No
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear-view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not confirmed
Park Assist
No
Front/rear parking assistance with multi-view cameras
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not confirmed
Spec
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Seat Material
Leather
Natural-grain leather
Heated Seats
Yes
Optional three-stage heating, front and rear
Ventilated Seats
No
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
No
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way power adjustable with lumbar support
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual adjustable
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Seat Trim
Leather-appointed
Hand-stitched natural-grain leather
Spec
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Climate Control
Three-zone automatic
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Power Windows
Front and rear
Four one-touch power windows
Keyless Entry
Yes
Hands-free entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Keyless ignition
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Yes
Not Applicable
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Power-closing boot lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Three-zone automatic
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Spec
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Navigation and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Yes
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Hands-free calling
Number of Speakers
10
15
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch
Traditional analogue instrument dials
USB Ports
Front and rear
Standard
Infotainment Screen
9-inch
8.8-inch front monitor
Touchscreen
9-inch
8.8-inch front monitor
Spec
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Front fog/driving lights
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond
44,000 factory hues plus Bespoke custom colours
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Approach Angle
19.4 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
22.9 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
No
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
18.1 deg
Not confirmed
Spec
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
Front 255/50 R21 106W; rear 285/45 R21 109W
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch alloy
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
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
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
347 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
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
819995 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Historical price on application
Starting Price
819995
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
819995
Not confirmed
Spec
Outlander
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
In depth: how these cars differ
This Outlander 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: Outlander 56 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 95.
Efficiency index: Outlander 49 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 31.
Safety-equipment index: Outlander 76 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 86.
Practicality index: Outlander 64 vs Phantom Drophead Coupé 49.
Ownership-cover index: Outlander 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
Phantom Drophead Coupé leads by 6 points
Outlander 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
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
49/100
Outlander
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 62 pts for Outlander
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom Drophead Coupé leads. However, Outlander may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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