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.
Phantom Extended Series IIPetrol8-Speed AutomaticCurrent
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⚡ 420 kW🔧 900 Nm⛽ 6.21 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceTie
⛽Fuel EconomyTie
🛡SafetyTie
📦PracticalityTie
🔑OwnershipTie
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size
6749 cc
6749 cc
Claimed Mileage
6.29 km/l
6.21 km/l
Ground Clearance
136 mm
136 mm
Boot / Load Bay
530 l
530 l
Airbags
8
8
Kerb Weight
2560 kg
2610 kg
Seating Capacity
-
-
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
4 years; regional conditions apply
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Both Phantom and Phantom Extended are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Equal
Efficiency
Equal
Safety
Equal
Practicality
Equal
Ownership
Equal
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
Phantom
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:General Use
Phantom Extended
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Phantom
Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle
Phantom Extended
Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
Model Introduced Year
2018
-
Generation
Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Eighth-generation Phantom Extended in long-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
The eighth-generation Phantom was presented globally in 2017, introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022
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
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Four-door luxury saloon
Extended-wheelbase four-door luxury saloon
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Extended-wheelbase full-size super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No lockable differential
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
2.81:1
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
No lockable differential
No lockable differential
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
Claimed Mileage
6.29 km/l
6.21 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: No
Automatic start/stop: No
Average Fuel Consumption
15.9 l/100km
16.1 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
15.9 l/100km
16.1 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
15.9 l/100km
16.1 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
6.29 km/l
6.21 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
15.9 l/100km
16.1 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
15.9 l/100km
16.1 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
15.9 l/100km
16.1 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
90
90
Combined Driving Range
566-581 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.5-15.9 l/100 km WLTP)
559-577 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.6-16.1 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
608 km
-
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
Airbags
8
8
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
No
No
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Low tyre-pressure warning
Low tyre-pressure warning
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Dynamic Brake Control
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Driver airbag
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Front side-impact airbags
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Seatbelt Reminder
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control available on the exact current Phantom family
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Alertness Assistant
Alertness Assistant
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
Seat Material
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
No
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
No
No
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
Length
5762 mm
5982 mm
Width
2018 mm
2018 mm
Height
1646 mm
1656 mm
Wheelbase
3552 mm
3772 mm
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Front Headroom
1046 mm
1046.48 mm
Payload Capacity
675 kg
685 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
90 l
Kerb Weight
2560 kg
2610 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Rear Headroom
978 mm
977.9 mm
Front Legroom
1041 mm
1041.4 mm
Rear Legroom
1105 mm
1348.74 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
136 mm
136 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
136 mm
136 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
530 l
530 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3235 kg
3295 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
6.55 m
6.9 m
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Cylinders
12
12
Valves
48
48
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.0:1
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine Code
N74B68A
N74B68A
Cylinder Layout
V
V
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Bore
89 mm
89 mm
Stroke
90.4 mm
90.4 mm
Drive Modes
Low
Low
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
6749 cc
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
0-100 km/h
5.3 sec
5.4 sec
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
164.1 kW/tonne
160.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
351.6 Nm/tonne
344.8 Nm/tonne
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
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
16
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
USB Type-C ports
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime-running lights
Daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
No
No
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke and two-tone exterior paint commissions
Bespoke exterior paint commissions, including client-created colours
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No lockable differential
No lockable differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
Tyre Size
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Suspension
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
CO2 Emissions
361 g/km
364 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Phantom
Phantom Extended
Ownership Role
Flagship saloon balancing owner driving with formal rear-passenger use
Chauffeur-focused flagship with the rear suite as the centre of ownership
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
Phantom
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
44/100
Phantom Extended
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
44/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Rolls-Royce Phantom
wins with 71 pts
vs 71 pts for Phantom Extended
In structured scoring, Phantom emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Phantom Extended may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Phantom edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Phantom 29 vs Phantom Extended 29. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Phantom 99, Phantom Extended 99. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Phantom 44, Phantom Extended 44. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Phantom 67, Phantom Extended 67. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Phantom 96, Phantom Extended 96. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Phantom edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Phantom scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Phantom and Phantom Extended in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Phantom scores 96 vs 96.
Efficiency: Phantom scores 29 vs 29.
Safety: Phantom scores 99 vs 99.
Practicality: Phantom scores 67 vs 67.
Ownership: Phantom scores 44 vs 44.
Final structured scoring gives Phantom
the advantage in this comparison.
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