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Decision summary
Suzuki Across vs Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost: the short answer
Black Badge Ghost holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Across.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Maximum Power
Across77 kW
Black Badge Ghost441 kW
Maximum Torque
Across138 Nm
Black Badge Ghost900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size
Across1462 cc
Black Badge Ghost6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Across16.1 km/l
Black Badge Ghost6.33 km/l
Ground Clearance
Across0 mm
Black Badge Ghost118 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.
Suzuki Across
1.5 GLX 6AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
Across
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Black Badge Ghost
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Across
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Black Badge Ghost
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
Generation
Current market generation
Second-generation Black Badge Ghost in Series II form
Facelift History
Current market specification
The current-generation Black Badge Ghost debuted globally in 2021, was introduced in South Africa in 2022 and evolved into Black Badge Ghost Series II in October 2024
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Four-door performance-luxury saloon
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Full-size performance super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type
SUV
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Length
4635 mm
5545 mm
Width
1855 mm
1998 mm
Height
1690 mm
1573 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
3295 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
118 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
118 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
2505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2510 kg
3130 kg
Payload Capacity
570 kg
625 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
6.5 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
1075 mm
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Hybrid
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol in high-power configuration
Engine Code
K15B/K15C
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
4
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
48
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.0:1
Bore
73.0 mm
89 mm
Stroke
85.0 mm
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
77 kW
441 kW
Maximum Torque
138 Nm
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Combined Power
77 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
138 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
4.7 sec
Quarter Mile
16.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Low
Launch Control
No
Yes
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
39.7 kW/tonne
176 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
71.1 Nm/tonne
359.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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
No
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
No
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
ATC 13 transfer case
Differential Lock
No
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
2.81:1
Number of Gears
6
8
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button
Drivetrain
2WD
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
No
Front Differential Lock
No
-
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
No
-
Transmission Speeds
6
8
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
6.33 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
6.33 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
90
Combined Driving Range
700
570-584 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.4-15.8 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
650 km
822 km
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
576 km
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Not Applicable
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
No
Hill Descent Control
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Vehicle immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Yes
Driver airbag
EBD
Not Applicable
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Vehicle immobiliser
Hill Hold
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Yes
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
No
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Driver Attention Alert System
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Yes
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Yes
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
No
Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available
Ventilated Seats
No
Front and rear seat cooling available
Ambient Lighting
No
Illuminated Fascia with Black Badge infinity motif
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Yes
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
No
No
Electric Tailgate
No
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
6
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument display
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
9
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
Touchscreen
9
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
LED Headlamps
Yes
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Series II daytime-running-light treatment
Fog Lamps
Yes
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Yes
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Bespoke colour commissions available
Headlights
Yes
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
No
No
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
-
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
-
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
255/35 R22 102Y front and 285/30 R22 104Y rear; 255/40 R21 102Y front and 285/35 R21 105Y rear; 255/45 R20 105Y front and 285/40 R20 108Y rear; 255/45 R20 105V M+S all-round
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
16
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
359 g/km
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
High-power owner-driver expression of the Ghost saloon
Price Zar
437500 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Price on application
Starting Price
437500
-
Starting Price Zar
437500
-
Spec
Across
Black Badge Ghost
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and Black Badge Ghost 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: Across 34 vs Black Badge Ghost 100.
Efficiency index: Across 67 vs Black Badge Ghost 29.
Safety-equipment index: Across 87 vs Black Badge Ghost 99.
Practicality index: Across 58 vs Black Badge Ghost 63.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs Black Badge Ghost 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
Black Badge Ghost leads by 15 points
Black Badge Ghost holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Across.
Performance
Black Badge Ghost +66
Efficiency
Across +38
Safety
Black Badge Ghost +12
Practicality
Black Badge Ghost +5
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
63/100
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
58/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 61 pts for Across
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Ghost leads. However, Across 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.
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.
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