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 Black Badge Cullinan vs Volkswagen Transporter Vans: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Five key differences
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Specification
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
Maximum Power
Black Badge Cullinan441 kW @ 5250-5750 rpm
Transporter Vans110 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Cullinan900 Nm @ 1700-4000 rpm
Transporter Vans360 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Cullinan6750 cc
Transporter Vans1968 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Cullinan5.95 km/l
Transporter Vans13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Cullinan173 mm
Transporter Vans150 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Evidence forRolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan
Black Badge Cullinan Series II
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Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
Model Introduced Year
2020
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Black Badge Cullinan Series II, the high-power alter ego of the current Cullinan SUV
Current South African Transporter Vans listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Black Badge Cullinan debuted globally in 2019, was introduced in South Africa in 2020 and evolved into Black Badge Cullinan Series II in May 2024
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door performance-luxury SUV
Van
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Full-size performance super-luxury SUV
Van
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion sport utility vehicle
Van
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg
-
1900 kg
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
Length
5355 mm
5050 mm
Width
2000 mm
2032 mm
Height
1835 mm
1975 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
173 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
173 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
612 l
-
Kerb Weight
2725 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3300 kg
-
Payload Capacity
575 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2700 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.6 m
-
Front Headroom
1064 mm
-
Rear Headroom
1026 mm
-
Front Legroom
1006 mm
-
Rear Legroom
1090 mm
-
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
N74B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6750 cc
1968 cc
Cylinders
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
90.4 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
441 kW @ 5250-5750 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700-4000 rpm
360 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
161.8 kW/tonne
57.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
330.3 Nm/tonne
189.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with front- and rear-steered axles
4x2
Transfer Case
ATC 13 transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No lockable differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button
Automatic
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
4x2
4WD Engagement
Everywhere off-road capability engaged by one button
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Everywhere button
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
All-wheel-drive power delivery with front- and rear-steered axles
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
8
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
Claimed Mileage
5.95 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
5.95 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
55 l
Combined Driving Range
536-563 km (calculated from 90 L and 16.0-16.8 l/100 km WLTP)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
Airbags
8
Front airbags
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Not Available
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Not Available
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Not Available
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Not Available
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Head Protection System
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Not Available
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Not Available
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Not Available
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Not Available
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Not Available
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver Attention Alert System
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
High-Beam Assistance
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Available
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front and rear seat cooling available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia with glowing Black Badge infinity motif and vertical Cityscape pattern; up-lit Black Spirit of Ecstasy Clock Cabinet
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction Black Badge steering wheel
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Electronically folding 2/3 and 1/3 rear bench
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transporter Vans grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Not Available
Push Button Start
Engine start button
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Power-operated two-part Clasp tailgate
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
transporter-vans
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
mid
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Not Available
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Not Available
Number of Speakers
16
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
Not Available
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Vertical daytime-running-light treatment
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Not Available
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colours available; colour may extend to lower body surfaces, sill, valances and lower front bumper
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
150 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
150 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
Tyre Size
255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/40 R23 104Y front and 295/35 R23 108Y rear; 255/45 R22 107H M+S all-round
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size matching spare wheel fitted on an exact 2026 commissioned vehicle; mounted inside
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
22- and 23-inch approved fitments; 23-inch Black Badge wheels
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
Front Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned five-link self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
CO2 Emissions
380 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
Ownership Role
High-power owner-driven Cullinan with Black Badge chassis and design treatment
South Africa market model
Pricing Role
Price on application
Active local lineup
Price Zar
-
804100 ZAR
Starting Price
-
804100
Starting Price Zar
-
804100
Spec
Black Badge Cullinan
Transporter Vans
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Cullinan and Transporter Vans comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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Black Badge Cullinan vs Transporter Vans 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.
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