Rolls-Royce Dawn vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Rolls-Royce Dawn and Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Rolls-Royce Dawn and the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.
When comparing the Rolls-Royce Dawn's and the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe's specifications and ratings, the Rolls-Royce Dawn has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Rolls-Royce Dawn and Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Rolls-Royce Dawn's and the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe's specifications and ratings, the Rolls-Royce Dawn is a better car than the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Rolls-Royce Dawn’s base engine makes 563 horsepower, and the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe base engine makes 453 horsepower. Both the Dawn and the Phantom Drophead Coupe are rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 334 and 401 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Rolls-Royce Dawn has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe has the advantage in the area of front head room. The Rolls-Royce Dawn and Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe are comparable in regards to rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$341,125
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$312,353
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$189,000 - $417,825
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$492,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$236,803
Price Range:
$189,888 - $275,000
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$164,937
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$97,349 - $236,803
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
16
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
24,207
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Rolls-Royce Dawn Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Rolls-Royce Dawn
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.6 - 1.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Rolls-Royce Dawn Rankings
Not yet available
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Rolls-Royce Dawn Trim Levels
Base
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
563 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
605 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.100 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
453 hp @ 5350 rpm
Torque:
531 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 19 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
211 / 334 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 19 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
232 / 401 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Cargo Space:
11.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.1 inches
Cargo Space:
11.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5644 lbs
Width:
76.7 inches
Height:
59.1 inches
Length:
208.5 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5995 lbs
Width:
78.2 inches
Height:
61.7 inches
Length:
220.9 inches
Wheelbase:
130.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.6 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/50R21
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Anthracite / Black / Diamond Black
Blue
Blue Velvet / Darkest Tungsten / Metropolitan Blue / Midnight Blue / Midnight Sapphire / Salamanca Blue
Brown
Smoky Quartz
Green
Sea Green / Woodland Green
Red
Ensign Red / Madeira Red / New Sable
Silver
Jubilee Silver / Silver / Silver Sand
White
Arctic White / Cornish White / English White
Interior Colors
Beige
Commissioned Collection Magnolia / Moccasin / Oatmeal / Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Commissioned Collection Cobalto Blue / Commissioned Collection Turchese / Navy Blue
Brown
Dark Spice
Orange
Commissioned Collection Mandarin / Commissioned Collection Sunset
Purple
Commissioned Collection Tailored Purple
Red
Commissioned Collection Hotspur Red / Commissioned Collection Mugello Red / Consort Red
White
Commissioned Collection Arctic White / Creme Light / Seashell
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Moccasin
Black
Black
Blue
Blue Grey / Navy Blue
Brown
Fawn Brown
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Consort Red / Signal Red
White
Creme Light / Seashell
Gray
Dark Spice / Smoke Grey
Green
Pine Green
