A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Corolla
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
Corolla
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla
Model Introduced Year
2022
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Second-generation Black Badge Ghost in Series II form
Current South African Corolla listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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
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
Four-door performance-luxury saloon
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Full-size performance super-luxury saloon
Sedan
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Sedan
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1405 kg
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla
Length
5545 mm
4630 mm
Width
1998 mm
1780 mm
Height
1573 mm
1435 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
43 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
470 l
Kerb Weight
2505 kg
1430 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
1845 kg
Payload Capacity
625 kg
440 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
-
Front Headroom
1030 mm
-
Rear Headroom
990 mm
-
Front Legroom
1060 mm
-
Rear Legroom
1075 mm
-
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol in high-power configuration
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
N74B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1798 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
103 kW
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
142 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
176 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
359.3 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
CVT
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
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button
CVT
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
FWD/
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
CVT
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
Front-wheel drive
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
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
Corolla
Claimed Mileage
6.33 km/l
25.6 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
21 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
29.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
43 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
6.33 km/l
25.6 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
43 l
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
Corolla
Airbags
8
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee 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
Child-seat support
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Standard
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle 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
Front Head Protection System
Standard
Driver Airbag
Driver airbag
Standard
EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
Not Available
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Front-passenger airbag
Standard
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
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Not Available
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Active front knee protection
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla
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
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
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
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla
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 Black Badge infinity motif
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
No
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 Corolla grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla
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
Smart Entry
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
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
470 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Push Button Start
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
25.6
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Smart Entry
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
Passive Entry Start
-
Smart Entry
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Smart Entry
Source Model Column
-
corolla
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Unlocking
Comfort Access keyless entry
Smart Entry
Variant Role
-
Mid-to-high value derivative
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Entry
Walk Away Lock
-
Smart Entry
Wireless Charger
Wireless smartphone charging
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
12.3
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Standard
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Standard
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
12.3
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
12.3
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
12.3
Infotainment Display
-
12.3
Connected Services
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Series II 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 colour commissions available
3
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Body Type
-
Sedan
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla
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
-
-
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
Corolla
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
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
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
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla
Front Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla
CO2 Emissions
359 g/km
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
0
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
0
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
6 services / 90 000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
6 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Duration
4 years / unlimited km
6 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
4 years / unlimited km
6 services / 90 000 km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla
Ownership Role
High-power owner-driver expression of the Ghost saloon
Top
Pricing Role
Price on application
Current listed price
Price Zar
-
590200 ZAR
Starting Price
-
590200
Starting Price Zar
-
590200
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Corolla
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
4 years; regional conditions apply
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
4 years; regional conditions apply
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Ghost and Corolla 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 Corolla 40.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Ghost 29 vs Corolla 96.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Ghost 99 vs Corolla 90.
Practicality index: Black Badge Ghost 63 vs Corolla 60.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Ghost not separately scored vs Corolla 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 11 points
Black Badge Ghost has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Corolla remains close.
Performance
Black Badge Ghost +60
Efficiency
Corolla +67
Safety
Black Badge Ghost +9
Practicality
Black Badge Ghost +3
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
Corolla
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 65 pts for Corolla
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Ghost leads. However, Corolla may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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