Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. Rolls-Royce Wraith
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Rolls-Royce Phantom and Rolls-Royce Wraith 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 Phantom and the Rolls-Royce Wraith.
In comparing the Rolls-Royce Phantom's and the Rolls-Royce Wraith's specifications and ratings, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Rolls-Royce Wraith has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Rolls-Royce Phantom and Rolls-Royce Wraith have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Rolls-Royce Phantom's and the Rolls-Royce Wraith's specifications and ratings, the Rolls-Royce Wraith is a better car than the Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Rolls-Royce Phantom loses 43.1 percent of its value and the Rolls-Royce Wraith loses 29.4 percent of its value. This means the Rolls-Royce Wraith retains 13.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Rolls-Royce Phantom’s base engine makes 563 horsepower, and the Rolls-Royce Wraith base engine makes 624 horsepower. Both the Phantom and the Wraith are rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 476 and 394 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Rolls-Royce Wraith has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$458,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$352,500
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$196,000 - $458,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$338,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$352,500
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$196,000 - $458,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$315,766
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$194,711 - $423,183
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
10,481
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$363,339
Price Range:
$316,200 - $457,114
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$315,766
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
$194,711 - $423,183
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8,141
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Rolls-Royce Phantom Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Rolls-Royce Wraith Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Rolls-Royce Phantom
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 Wraith
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:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.6 - 2.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.6 - 2.3
Rolls-Royce Phantom Rankings
Not yet available
Rolls-Royce Wraith Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Rolls-Royce Phantom Trim Levels
Base, EWB
Rolls-Royce Wraith 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
563 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
664 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.100 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
624 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
605 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.113 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 20 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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 / 18 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
263 / 394 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
19 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
116.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
111.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5644 lbs
Width:
79.4 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
227.2 inches
Wheelbase:
139.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5500 lbs
Width:
76.7 inches
Height:
59.3 inches
Length:
207.9 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/45R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/40R21