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Rolls-Royce Phantom vs JAC T6 Single Cab: the short answer
Phantom holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T6 Single Cab.
Five key differences
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Specification
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
Maximum Power
Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm
T6 Single Cab102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
T6 Single Cab320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
Engine Size
Phantom6749 cc
T6 Single Cab1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Phantom6.29 km/l
T6 Single Cab16.39 km/l
Ground Clearance
Phantom136 mm
T6 Single Cab197 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Rolls-Royce Phantom
Phantom Series II
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
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 PerformancePublished Practicality
T6 Single Cab
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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T6 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2018
2026
Generation
Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
South African introduction of new T6 Single Cab derivative in January 2026
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
Introduced in South Africa in January 2026; no subsequent facelift announced
Facelift Launched Since
2022
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Four-door luxury saloon
Single-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Full-size super-luxury saloon
One-tonne single-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
Length
5762 mm
5315 mm
Width
2018 mm
1830 mm
Height
1646 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
3552 mm
3090 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
136 mm
197 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
136 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
76 l
Boot/Cargo Space
530 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
2560 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3235 kg
2740 kg
Payload Capacity
675 kg
1000 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1400 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
4 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.55 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
1046 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
978 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1041 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
1105 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
N74B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1999 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
16.5:1
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
90.4 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
102 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
320 Nm @ 1600-2600 rpm
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
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.3 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
164.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
351.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T6 Single Cab
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Rear-wheel drive (4x2)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Manual
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Manual
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
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
6.29 km/l
16.39 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
15.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
76 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: No
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
6.29 km/l
16.39 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
76
Combined Driving Range
566-581 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.5-15.9 l/100 km WLTP)
Over 1100 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
608 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
Airbags
8
2
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Low tyre-pressure warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Driver
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Yes
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Yes
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Driver and passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Driver
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Alertness Assistant
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Yes
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
Seat Material
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Leather-trimmed
60 40 Split Seat
No
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Leatherette
Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Yes
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
9-inch touchscreen entertainment system
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Yes
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Yes
Number of Speakers
16
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
1
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
9-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
9-inch
Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime-running lights
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Rear fog lamps
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke and two-tone exterior paint commissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
No
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
No lockable differential
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
29.6 deg
Departure Angle
-
22.4 deg
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
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
245/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
17
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Leaf springs
Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
361 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
-
Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
Ownership Role
Flagship saloon balancing owner driving with formal rear-passenger use
Current South African light-commercial single-cab derivative
Pricing Role
Price on application
Current official suggested retail price, VAT included
Price Zar
-
314900 ZAR
Starting Price
-
314900
Starting Price Zar
-
314900
Spec
Phantom
T6 Single Cab
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
5 years / 100000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Phantom and T6 Single Cab 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 96 vs T6 Single Cab 54.
Efficiency index: Phantom 29 vs T6 Single Cab 66.
Safety-equipment index: Phantom 95 vs T6 Single Cab 32.
Practicality index: Phantom 67 vs T6 Single Cab 55.
Ownership-cover index: Phantom not separately scored vs T6 Single Cab 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 leads by 24 points
Phantom holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over T6 Single Cab.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Phantom
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
T6 Single Cab
Performance
54/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 51 pts for T6 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom leads. However, T6 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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