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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Civic Type R
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
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
Civic Type R
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
Model Introduced Year
2022
2023
Generation
Second-generation Black Badge Ghost in Series II form
2.0L VTEC Turbo: 235 kW / 420 Nm. 0–100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. Top speed 275 km/h. 6-speed manual only — no automatic option.
Facelift History
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
FL5 generation launched globally in 2023 — sixth generation Type R. Major redesign from the aggressive FK8. Cleaner exterior with mature styling but improved performance.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Four-door performance-luxury saloon
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Full-size performance super-luxury saloon
Sedan
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Sedan
Color Note
-
Sedan
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1430 kg
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
Length
5545 mm
4595 mm
Width
1998 mm
1890 mm
Height
1573 mm
1405 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
123 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
47 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
410 l
Kerb Weight
2505 kg
1430 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
1850 kg
Payload Capacity
625 kg
420 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
998 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
942 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1074 mm
Rear Legroom
1075 mm
950 mm
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol in high-power configuration
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
N74B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
9.8:1
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
90.4 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
441 kW
315 kW
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
420 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
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
250 km/h
272 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.7 sec
5.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Comfort Sport Plus R Individual
Launch Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
176 kW/tonne
220.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
359.3 Nm/tonne
293.7 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 Ghost
Civic Type R
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Front Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
ATC 13 transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button
Short Throw Shifter
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
4x2
4WD Engagement
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
6-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
4x2
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
-
Mechanical LSD
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
Claimed Mileage
6.33 km/l
12 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
11 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
47 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Standard
Real-world Mileage
6.33 km/l
12 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
47
Combined Driving Range
570-584 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.4-15.8 l/100 km WLTP)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
822 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
576 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
Airbags
8
6
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Performance Tuned
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Performance Tuned
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Rear child-safety locks
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Standard
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Performance
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Front and Rear
AEB
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Standard
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Performance
Curtain Airbags
Front Head Protection System
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
6
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
Standard
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
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
Performance Tuned
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Performance Tuned
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Not Available
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Performance Tuned
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
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
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver Attention Alert System
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Limit Information
Standard
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
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Standard
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
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
LED Projector
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Alcantara and Fabric
Heated Seats
Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available
Front
Ventilated Seats
Front and rear seat cooling available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia with Black Badge infinity motif
Red Performance Lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
No
60:40
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Manual Sport
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Manual Sport
Seat Trim
Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available
Alcantara and Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual Sport
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Standard
Interior Colour Options
-
1
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual Sport
Fabric Seats
-
Alcantara and Fabric
Driver Seat
-
Manual Sport
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Petrol
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Alcantara and Fabric
Interior Colours
-
1
Seat Fold Type
-
60:40
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Dual Zone Climate Control
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
All Doors Auto
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Standard
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Dual Zone Climate Control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
410 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Standard
Aero Kit
-
Type R Aero Package
Climate Zones
-
Dual Zone Climate Control
Drag Coefficient
-
0.30
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
24 Months
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
8.3
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Intercooler
-
Air-to-Air
Panoramic Roof
No
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Standard
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
60:40
Rear Wing
-
Large Performance Wing
Rev Matching
-
Automatic Rev Matching
Seat Type
-
Racing Bucket Seats
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Performance Controls
Steering Response
-
Performance Tuned
Tail Lamps
-
LED
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Built-in
Voice Command Support
-
Built-in
Accelerator 0 100
-
5.4 sec
Air Conditioning
Automatic four-zone climate control
Dual Zone Climate Control
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Direct Injection
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
Lift Gate
-
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
Manual Aircon
-
Dual Zone Climate Control
Mirror
-
All Doors Auto
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
-
Standard
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
-
LED
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Smart Key
Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Sonar
-
Front and Rear
Sound System
16
12 Bose Performance
Source Model Column
-
civic-type-r
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Reinforced Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Standard
Trim Level
-
flagship
Unlocking
Comfort Access keyless entry
Smart Key
Variant Role
-
Performance-focused derivative
Vdc
-
Performance Tuned
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
-
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Wireless smartphone charging
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wireless
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Standard
Number of Speakers
16
12 Bose Performance
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
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
9-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Built-in
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Wireless
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Performance Controls
Voice Recognition
-
Built-in
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
9-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Performance Controls
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
16
12 Bose Performance
Audio System
-
12 Bose Performance
Display Audio
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Built-in
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lamps
Series II daytime-running-light treatment
LED
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
LED
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke colour commissions available
1
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
LED Projector
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Large Performance Wing
Roof Type
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
Sedan
DRL
Series II daytime-running-light treatment
LED
Fog Lights
-
LED
Front Fog Lights
-
LED
Led Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
LED Projector
Led Taillights
-
LED
Auto Headlights
-
LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights
Series II daytime-running-light treatment
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
1
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors Auto
Front Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
LED
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED Projector
Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
LED Projector
Headlight Type
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
LED Projector
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Large Performance Wing
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Electronic differential lock (EDS); no mechanically lockable differential
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
130 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
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
Tyre Size
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
265/30 R19
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Tyre Type
-
Performance Tyres
Wheel Diameter
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Brakes
-
Brembo Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Performance
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Performance
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Performance Controls
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Adaptive
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Performance Controls
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Standard
Wheel Material
-
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Lightweight Alloy
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
Front Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
Rear Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Multi-Link
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
-
Reinforced Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Multi-Link
Chassis Material
-
Reinforced Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
Rear Axle Type
-
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Multi-Link
Suspension
-
Adaptive Dual Axis Strut
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
CO2 Emissions
359 g/km
190 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
190
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
190
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
24 Months
Service Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
High
Battery Warranty
-
24 Months
Maintenance Plan
-
24 Months
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
4 years / unlimited km
24 Months
Service Plan Distance
4 years / unlimited km
24 Months
Service Intervals
-
10000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
AGM
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
Ownership Role
High-power owner-driver expression of the Ghost saloon
Flagship
Pricing Role
Price on application
Current listed price
Price Zar
-
1021600 ZAR
Starting Price
-
1021600
Starting Price Zar
-
1021600
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
3
Warranty Years
4 years; regional conditions apply
3
Warranty Kilometers
4 years; regional conditions apply
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Civic Type R
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
7 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
9 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
10 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
12 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
8
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Ghost and Civic Type R comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Black Badge Ghost 100 vs Civic Type R 87.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Ghost 29 vs Civic Type R 47.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Ghost 99 vs Civic Type R 92.
Practicality index: Black Badge Ghost 63 vs Civic Type R 53.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Ghost not separately scored vs Civic Type R 43.
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.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Black Badge Ghost leads by 9 points
Black Badge Ghost has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Civic Type R remains close.
Performance
Black Badge Ghost +13
Efficiency
Civic Type R +18
Safety
Black Badge Ghost +7
Practicality
Black Badge Ghost +10
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Ghost
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
63/100
Civic Type R
Performance
87/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 67 pts for Civic Type R
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Ghost leads. However, Civic Type R may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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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