KIA Pegas vs Rolls-Royce Phantom

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

KIA Pegas in South Africa

KIA Pegas

1.4 EX Auto Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 274,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 73 kW 🔧 132 Nm ⛽ 16.9 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

KIA Pegas vs Rolls-Royce Phantom: the short answer

Phantom holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Pegas.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Pegas Phantom
Maximum Power Pegas73 kW @ 6000 rpm Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque Pegas132 Nm @ 4200 rpm Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size Pegas1368 cc Phantom6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Pegas16.9 km/l Phantom6.29 km/l
Ground Clearance Pegas148 mm Phantom136 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Pegas

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?

Pegas

  • 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 Pegas Phantom
Intercooler No -
Rev Matching No -
Performance Data Logger No -
Fuel Consumption Combined 5.9 -
Engine Start Stop Yes Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop Button Yes Push Button Start
Engine Start Button Illumination Yes -
Engine Check Warning Yes -
Drag Coefficient 0.34 -
Roof Load 50 kg -
Boot Space Seats Folded 502 l -
Stabilizer Bar Yes -
Steering Response Normal -
Skid Plates No -
Side Steps No -
Spare Wheel Temporary Spare No spare wheel
Tyre Repair Kit No -
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner Yes -
Hill Start Assist Yes -
Speed Limiter Yes -
Speed Alert System Yes -
Impact Sensing Door Unlock Yes -
Surround View Monitor No Surround View Camera with 3D view
Adaptive Dampers No -
Wireless Charging No Wireless smartphone charging
Voice Command Yes -
Voice Command Support Yes -
Digital Speedometer Yes -
Driver Display Digital Cluster -
Heads Up Display No -
Tachometer Yes -
Trip Computer Yes -
Multi Function Steering Yes -
Steering Mounted Controls Yes -
Air Conditioning Yes Automatic four-zone climate control
AC Type Yes Automatic four-zone climate control
Climate Control Yes Automatic four-zone climate control
Climate Zones 2 -
Rear Air Conditioning No -
Glovebox Cooling No -
Seat Type Fabric Seats -
Driver Seat Height Adjustment No -
Rear Seat Split Yes -
Headrest Adjustable Yes -
Front Armrest Yes -
Vanity Mirror Yes -
12V Accessory Socket Yes -
Front Power Outlet Yes -
Rear Reading Lamps Yes -
Keyless Entry Yes Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start Yes Push Button Start
Push Button Start Yes Push Button Start
Remote Engine Start No -
Remote Start No -
Remote Central Locking Yes -
Door Ajar Warning Yes -
Fuel Lid Opener Remote -
Boot Opener Remote -
Power Windows Yes Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Power Mirrors Yes -
Heated Mirrors No -
Electric Folding Mirrors Yes -
Electric Mirror Folding No -
Remote Side Mirror Yes -
Auto Dimming Irvm No -
Auto Dimming Mirror No -
Rain Sensing Wipers No Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Window Defroster Yes -
Rear Defogger Yes -
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes -
Tail Lamps Yes -
Automatic Headlamps No -
Headlamp Height Adjust Yes -
Headlamp Washer No -
Sunroof No No
Panoramic Roof No No
Roof Antenna Yes -
Rear Wing Yes -
Aero Kit No -
Chrome Grille Yes -
Chrome Exterior Highlights No -
Ride Mode Selection No -
Electric Tailgate No Power open/close luggage compartment
Powered Tailgate No -
Engine Warranty 7 Years / 150,000 km -
Service Reminder Yes -
Trim Level flagship -
Variant Role Flagship / premium derivative -
Accelerator 0 100 11.5 sec -
Common Rail Injection Multi-Point Fuel Injection -
Diff Lock No -
Difflock No -
Vdc Yes -
TPMS Yes Low tyre-pressure warning
Sonar Yes -
Automatic High Beam No -
Steering Column Adjustment Tilt and Telescopic -
Tilt Steering Tilt and Telescopic -
Telescopic Steering Tilt and Telescopic -
Bottle Holders 4 -
Glove Box Yes -
Manual Aircon Yes -
Intelligent Keyless Entry Yes -
Passive Entry Start Yes -
Wireless Charger No Wireless smartphone charging
Lift Gate No -
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors No -
Power Socket 12v Yes -
Sound System 6 16
Roof Rack Compatibility Yes -
Mirror Electric -
Rim Size 195/55 R16 21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Stabilizer Bar Front Yes -
Stabilizer Bar Rear Yes -
Sub Frame Unibody -
Vehicle To Grid Not Available -
Vehicle To Load Not Available -
One Pedal Driving Not Available -
Regenerative Braking Levels Not Available -
Rear Electric Motor Not Available -
Battery Preconditioning Not Available -
Load Bed Cover Not Available -
Tailgate Lock Not Available -
Sports Bar Not Available -
Canopy Fitment Not Available -
Bed Extender Not Available -
Source Model Column pegas -
Intelligent Battery System Not Available -
Front Diff Lock Not Available -
Rear Diff Lock Not Available -
Loadbox Depth Mm Not Available -
Load Bed Light Not Available -
Load Bed Steps Not Available -
Loadbox Rope Hooks Not Available -
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets Not Available -
Tailgate Damper Not Available -
Tow Bar Type Not Available -
Sport Plus Mode Not Available -
Unlocking Yes Comfort Access keyless entry
Walk Away Lock Yes -
Walk Away Auto Door Lock Yes -
Rear LED Combination Taillights Yes -
Front Wiper Yes -
Front Wipers Type Yes -
Rearview Mirror Inside No -
Vanity Mirror Illuminated Yes -
Reading Lights Rear Yes -
Centre Console Centre Armrest -
Side Impact Bars Yes -
Boot Space Seats Folded 502 l -
Load Bed Length Not Applicable -
Load Bed Width Not Applicable -
Loadbox Length Mm Not Applicable -
Loadbox Width Mm Not Applicable -
Spec Pegas Phantom
Fuel Octane Requirement 93 Octane 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Variable Valve Timing CVVT -
Particulate Filter No -
Fuel Evaporation Control Yes -
Idle CO2 Output 143 -
CO2 Emissions 136 g/km 361 g/km
Green NCAP Rating 4 -
Start Stop System No -
Euro Emission Standard Euro 6 -
Noise Level 67 dB -
CO2 Emissions G Km 136 -
Hybrid System Type Not Available -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Pegas and Phantom comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Pegas 33 vs Phantom 96.

Efficiency index: Pegas 65 vs Phantom 29.

Safety-equipment index: Pegas 72 vs Phantom 95.

Practicality index: Pegas 57 vs Phantom 67.

Ownership-cover index: Pegas 71 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 17 points

Phantom holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Pegas.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 17 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 17 points
58
#2

Pegas

99% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 72 Check Performance 33
Performance 33
Efficiency 65
Safety 72
Practicality 57
Ownership 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Phantom +63 Efficiency Pegas +36 Safety Phantom +23 Practicality Phantom +10

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

Pegas

Performance 33/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 72/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 71/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Rolls-Royce Phantom leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 58 pts for Pegas

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

Pegas vs Phantom questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.