Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended vs Hyundai Venue Cargo

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.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended

Phantom Extended Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
Price on request
⚡ 420 kW 🔧 900 Nm ⛽ 6.21 km/l
VS
Hyundai Venue Cargo in South Africa

Hyundai Venue Cargo

1.2 Premium Cargo MT Petrol Current
ZAR 309,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 61 kW 🔧 114 Nm ⛽ 15.4 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended vs Hyundai Venue Cargo: the short answer

Phantom Extended has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Venue Cargo remains close.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Phantom Extended Venue Cargo
Maximum Power Phantom Extended420 kW @ 5000 rpm Venue Cargo61 kW
Maximum Torque Phantom Extended900 Nm @ 1700 rpm Venue Cargo114 Nm
Engine Size Phantom Extended6749 cc Venue Cargo1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Phantom Extended6.21 km/l Venue Cargo15.4 km/l
Ground Clearance Phantom Extended136 mm Venue Cargo190 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 Extended

Phantom Extended Series II

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

Hyundai Venue Cargo

1.2 Premium Cargo MT

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 Extended

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

Venue Cargo

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Phantom Extended

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

Venue Cargo

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Phantom Extended Venue Cargo
Generation Eighth-generation Phantom Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form Current South African Venue Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History The eighth-generation Phantom Extended was presented globally in 2017 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022; its exact South African introduction year remains unverified Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since 2022 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon Panel van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon Van
Vehicle Type Internal-combustion passenger car Van
Model Introduced Year - Current local generation year not confirmed
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 1250 kg
Spec Phantom Extended Venue Cargo
Length 5982 mm 3995 mm
Width 2018 mm 1770 mm
Height 1656 mm 1617 mm
Wheelbase 3772 mm 2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 136 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 136 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 l 45 l
Boot/Cargo Space 530 l 1296 l
Kerb Weight 2610 kg 1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3295 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 685 kg 620 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.9 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1046.48 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 977.9 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1041.4 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 1348.74 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Phantom Extended and Venue Cargo 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 Extended 96 vs Venue Cargo 30.

Efficiency index: Phantom Extended 29 vs Venue Cargo 61.

Safety-equipment index: Phantom Extended 95 vs Venue Cargo 89.

Practicality index: Phantom Extended 67 vs Venue Cargo 66.

Ownership-cover index: Phantom Extended not separately scored vs Venue Cargo 65.

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 Extended leads by 14 points

Phantom Extended has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Venue Cargo remains close.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 79% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

Phantom Extended

79% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 96 Check Efficiency 29
Performance 96
Efficiency 29
Safety 95
Practicality 67
Leads by 14 points
61
#2

Venue Cargo

70% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 89 Check Performance 30
Performance 30
Efficiency 61
Safety 89
Practicality 66
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Phantom Extended +66 Efficiency Venue Cargo +32 Safety Phantom Extended +6 Practicality Phantom Extended +1

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Phantom Extended

Performance 96/100
Efficiency 29/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 67/100

Venue Cargo

Performance 30/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 89/100
Practicality 66/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 61 pts for Venue Cargo

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

Phantom Extended vs Venue Cargo 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.