DecodedCarsRolls-Royce Ghost vs Rolls-Royce Phantom
2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost vs 2026 Rolls-Royce Phantom — two large cars compared on efficiency, size, safety and reliability.
The short version
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is the bigger car, about 15 inches longer.
Across all model years since 2005, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has had fewer recall campaigns (7 vs 9).
The two cars
The 2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost is a large car offered with a 6.7L 12-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive. It measures about 215 inches long and 77 inches wide on a 130-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,368 lb (Series Ii 4dr Sedan).
The 2026 Rolls-Royce Phantom is a large car offered with a 6.7L 12-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive. It measures about 230 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 141-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,840 lb (4dr Sedan RWD).
Buying used? The 2024 Ghost and the 2024 Phantom have the fewest problems in our data; avoid the 2021 Ghost and the 2019 Phantom.
Basics
Efficiency
Performance & space
Safety & reliability
Interest
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Which one should you choose?
Choose the Rolls-Royce Ghost if…
- You want something easier to park (15 in shorter)
- You need AWD or 4WD
Choose the Rolls-Royce Phantom if…
- You want more room (15 in longer)
Pros & cons of each
2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 46% below the 2026 large car average of 25.9 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
2026 Rolls-Royce Phantom
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 46% below the 2026 large car average of 25.9 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
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