Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé vs KIA Picanto Panel Van

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
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
VS
KIA Picanto Panel Van in South Africa

KIA Picanto Panel Van

1.0 LS Panel Van Auto Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 269,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 49 kW 🔧 94 Nm ⛽ 16.4 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé vs KIA Picanto Panel Van: the short answer

Phantom Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Picanto Panel Van remains close.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Phantom Coupé Picanto Panel Van
Maximum Power Phantom Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm Picanto Panel Van49 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Phantom Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm Picanto Panel Van94 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size Phantom Coupé6749 cc Picanto Panel Van998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Phantom Coupé6.76 km/l Picanto Panel Van16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance Phantom Coupé132 mm Picanto Panel Van155 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.

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

KIA Picanto Panel Van

1.0 LS Panel Van Auto

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)

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

Picanto Panel Van

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

Which One's Right for You?

Phantom Coupé

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

Picanto Panel Van

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

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 Phantom Coupé Picanto Panel Van
Generation Phantom VII two-door Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016. Based on third-generation JA Picanto platform; commercial derivative
Facelift History Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Coupé production ended in 2016. Updated with third-generation Picanto platform in 2021
Facelift Launched Since 2012 2021
Facelift Version Ending 2016 Current
Body Style Coupe Van
Model Year 2016 2026
Production Status discontinued active
Segment Ultra-luxury grand tourer Van
Vehicle Type Passenger car Van
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note Not confirmed Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl
Tare Mass Kg Not confirmed 950 kg
Model Introduced Year Not confirmed 2018
Spec Phantom Coupé Picanto Panel Van
Length 5612 mm 3595 mm
Width 1987 mm 1595 mm
Height 1598 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase 3320 mm 2400 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 132 mm 155 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 132 mm 151 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 l 35 l
Boot/Cargo Space 395 l 620 l
Kerb Weight 2580 kg 950 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3050 kg 1400 kg
Payload Capacity 470 kg 450 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.55 m 4.8 m
Front Headroom 1021 mm 970 mm
Rear Headroom 943 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 936 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Phantom Coupé and Picanto Panel Van 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: Phantom Coupé 95 vs Picanto Panel Van 22.

Efficiency index: Phantom Coupé 31 vs Picanto Panel Van 63.

Safety-equipment index: Phantom Coupé 86 vs Picanto Panel Van 68.

Practicality index: Phantom Coupé 54 vs Picanto Panel Van 59.

Ownership-cover index: Phantom Coupé not separately scored vs Picanto Panel Van 77.

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 14 points

Phantom Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Picanto Panel Van remains close.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 14 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 14 points
55
#2

Picanto Panel Van

92% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Ownership 77 Check Performance 22
Performance 22
Efficiency 63
Safety 68
Practicality 59
Ownership 77
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Phantom Coupé +73 Efficiency Picanto Panel Van +32 Safety Phantom Coupé +18 Practicality Picanto Panel Van +5

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Phantom Coupé

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

Picanto Panel Van

Performance 22/100
Efficiency 63/100
Safety 68/100
Practicality 59/100
Ownership 77/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 55 pts for Picanto Panel Van

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

Phantom Coupé vs Picanto Panel Van 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.