Rolls-Royce Phantom vs Chery Tiggo 9

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 in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Phantom

Phantom Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
Price on request
⚡ 420 kW 🔧 900 Nm ⛽ 6.29 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 9 in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 9

Vanguard AWD 2.0T Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 779,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 187 kW 🔧 390 Nm ⛽ 12.0 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Rolls-Royce Phantom vs Chery Tiggo 9: the short answer

Phantom and Tiggo 9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Phantom Tiggo 9
Maximum Power Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm Tiggo 9187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm Tiggo 9390 Nm
Engine Size Phantom6749 cc Tiggo 92000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Phantom6.29 km/l Tiggo 912.0 km/l
Ground Clearance Phantom136 mm Tiggo 9147 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

Phantom 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

Chery Tiggo 9

Vanguard AWD 2.0T

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

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance

Tiggo 9

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

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

Tiggo 9

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Phantom Tiggo 9
Model Introduced Year 2018 2026
Generation Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form Current South Africa Tiggo 9 range
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 Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2022 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Four-door luxury saloon SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Full-size super-luxury saloon SUV
Vehicle Type Internal-combustion passenger car SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1980 kg
Spec Phantom Tiggo 9
Length 5762 mm 4810 mm
Width 2018 mm 1925 mm
Height 1646 mm 1741 mm
Wheelbase 3552 mm 2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 136 mm 147 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 136 mm 147 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 l 65 l
Boot/Cargo Space 530 l 448 l
Kerb Weight 2560 kg 1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3235 kg 2587 kg
Payload Capacity 675 kg 607 kg
Towing Capacity 0 kg 1425 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.55 m 5.9 m
Front Headroom 1046 mm 1025 mm
Rear Headroom 978 mm 990 mm
Front Legroom 1041 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom 1105 mm 960 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Phantom and Tiggo 9 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 Tiggo 9 80.

Efficiency index: Phantom 29 vs Tiggo 9 47.

Safety-equipment index: Phantom 95 vs Tiggo 9 94.

Practicality index: Phantom 67 vs Tiggo 9 67.

Ownership-cover index: Phantom not separately scored vs Tiggo 9 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.

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 leads by 1 points

Phantom and Tiggo 9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

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

Phantom

79% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 96 Check Efficiency 29
Performance 96
Efficiency 29
Safety 95
Practicality 67
Leads by 1 points
74
#2

Tiggo 9

69% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 80
Efficiency 47
Safety 94
Practicality 67
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Phantom +16 Efficiency Tiggo 9 +18 Safety Phantom +1 Practicality Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Phantom

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

Tiggo 9

Performance 80/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 67/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Rolls-Royce Phantom leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 74 pts for Tiggo 9

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom leads. However, Tiggo 9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Phantom vs Tiggo 9 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.