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Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé vs Volkswagen Polo-Vivo: the short answer
Phantom Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Polo-Vivo remains close.
Five key differences
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Specification
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Maximum Power
Phantom Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Polo-Vivo81 kW
Maximum Torque
Phantom Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Polo-Vivo200 Nm
Engine Size
Phantom Coupé6749 cc
Polo-Vivo1000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Phantom Coupé6.76 km/l
Polo-Vivo22.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Phantom Coupé132 mm
Polo-Vivo143 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé
6.7 V12
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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
Best suited to:Published Performance
Polo-Vivo
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Phantom Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Polo-Vivo
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Generation
Phantom VII two-door Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016.
Long-running locally produced hatchback
Facelift History
Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Coupé production ended in 2016.
Periodic feature updates over years
Facelift Launched Since
2012
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2016
Current
Body Style
Coupe
Hatchback
Model Year
2016
Current
Production Status
discontinued
published
Segment
Ultra-luxury grand tourer
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Hatchback
Model Introduced Year
Not confirmed
2010
Color Note
Not confirmed
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1108 kg
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Length
5612 mm
3972 mm
Width
1987 mm
1682 mm
Height
1598 mm
1462 mm
Wheelbase
3320 mm
2470 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
132 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
132 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
395 l
280 l
Kerb Weight
2580 kg
1108 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
1570 kg
Payload Capacity
470 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.55 m
-
Front Headroom
1021 mm
-
Rear Headroom
943 mm
-
Front Legroom
1040 mm
-
Rear Legroom
936 mm
-
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Engine
6.749-litre V12
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
N73B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1000 cc
Cylinders
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
84.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
338 kW @ 5350 rpm
81 kW
Maximum Torque
720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
200 Nm
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
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
131 kW/tonne
73.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
279.1 Nm/tonne
180.5 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
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
4x2
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.154
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Steering-column automatic selector; no manual mode
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
4x2
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
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
4x2
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Claimed Mileage
6.76 km/l
22.2 km/l
City Mileage
4.39 km/l
17.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.80 km/l
26.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
45 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
100
45
Combined Driving Range
675.68 km (calculated theoretical)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.76 km/l
22.2 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Airbags
6
4
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
ESP
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Child-seat support
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Standard
Brake Assist
Emergency braking assist
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
BA
Emergency braking assist
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Front head airbags
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Dual-stage SRS
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Dual-stage SRS
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Not Available
Side Airbags
Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
Not Available
Stability Control
ESP
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
AEB
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Standard
Park Assist
Front/rear parking assistance with surround-view camera
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Reversing Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Seat Material
Natural-grain leather
Cloth
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
1,600-fibre Starlight Headliner
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Hand-stitched full-grain leather
Cloth
Ventilated Seats
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Black
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Simple dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment in higher trims
Interior Trim Colour
Not confirmed
Black
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
Black
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Climate Control
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Not Available
Power Windows
Four one-touch power windows
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Hands-free entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Power-closing boot lid
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Not Available
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
4,5
Performance Data Logger
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Difflock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Mudflaps
Not confirmed
Standard/available
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
polo-vivo
Sport Plus Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Infotainment System
Navigation and infotainment system
SYNC
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
15
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Traditional analogue instrument dials
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
8.8-inch Control Centre Display
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Not Available
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
8.8-inch Control Centre Display
SYNC
Connected Services
Not confirmed
SYNC
Touchscreen
8.8-inch Control Centre Display
SYNC
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Front fog/driving lights
Not Available
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
44,000 factory hues plus further Bespoke colour creation
6
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Body Type
Not confirmed
Hatchback
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
6
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
-
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
-
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
Not confirmed
-
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
Not confirmed
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
143 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
143 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
Not confirmed
-
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Tyre Size
Front 255/50 R21 106W; rear 285/45 R21 109W
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Front Suspension
Pneumatic suspension with dampers
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Pneumatic suspension with dampers
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
CO2 Emissions
347 g/km
132 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Petrol
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
Not confirmed
132
CO2 Emissions G Km
Not confirmed
132
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Ownership Role
Historical South African new-car derivative listed at price on application in April 2016 and closed to new commissions in 2016; exact local introduction year remains unverified.
South Africa market model
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Active local lineup
Price Zar
Not confirmed
363300 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
363300
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
363300
Spec
Phantom Coupé
Polo-Vivo
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Phantom Coupé and Polo-Vivo 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 Polo-Vivo 35.
Efficiency index: Phantom Coupé 31 vs Polo-Vivo 80.
Safety-equipment index: Phantom Coupé 86 vs Polo-Vivo 59.
Practicality index: Phantom Coupé 54 vs Polo-Vivo 54.
Ownership-cover index: Phantom Coupé not separately scored vs Polo-Vivo 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 Coupé leads by 14 points
Phantom Coupé has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Polo-Vivo remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Phantom Coupé
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
54/100
Polo-Vivo
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
80/100
Safety
59/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 55 pts for Polo-Vivo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom Coupé leads. However, Polo-Vivo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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