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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost vs Tata Curvv: the short answer
Black Badge Ghost has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Curvv remains close.
Five key differences
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Specification
Black Badge Ghost
Curvv
Maximum Power
Black Badge Ghost441 kW
Curvv88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Ghost900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Curvv170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Engine Size
Black Badge Ghost6749 cc
Curvv1199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Ghost6.33 km/l
Curvv16.39 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Ghost118 mm
Curvv208 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
Black Badge Ghost Series II
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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)
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
Curvv
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
Curvv
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Curvv
Model Introduced Year
2022
2025
Generation
Second-generation Black Badge Ghost in Series II form
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
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
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Four-door performance-luxury saloon
Coupé SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Full-size performance super-luxury saloon
Mid-size coupé SUV
Vehicle Type
Internal-combustion passenger car
Passenger Car
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Curvv
Length
5545 mm
4308 mm
Width
1998 mm
1810 mm
Height
1573 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
3295 mm
2560 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
118 mm
208 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
118 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
44 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
2505 kg
1378 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3130 kg
1788 kg
Payload Capacity
625 kg
410 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
750 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
5.35 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
910 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
1075 mm
880 mm
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Curvv
Engine
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol in high-power configuration
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
N74B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
1199 cc
Cylinders
12
3
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
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
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
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
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
250 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, City, Sport
Launch Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
176 kW/tonne
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
359.3 Nm/tonne
123.4 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
Curvv
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Front-engine, 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
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
2.81:1
4.21
Number of Gears
8
7
Transmission Type
8-speed ZF automatic
Dual-clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Wet dual-clutch
Gear Shift Type
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection via column stalk with Low button
Electronic DCA selector
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
Standard
Gearbox Type
8-speed ZF automatic
DCT
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
7
LSD Available
-
No
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Curvv
Claimed Mileage
6.33 km/l
16.39 km/l
City Mileage
5.10 km/l
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.08 km/l
14.29 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 l
44 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6e (B6e)
BS VI Phase 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic start/stop: Yes
No
Real-world Mileage
6.33 km/l
16.39 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
90
44
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
Curvv
Airbags
8
6
ABS
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control
Standard
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
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
iTPMS
Engine Immobiliser
Vehicle immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard
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
Standard
Hill Hold
Hill Start Assist
Standard
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
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Standard
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control
Standard
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 Ghost
Curvv
Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Standard
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
Standard
Rear View Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Standard
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
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Not Available
Park Assist
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Standard
Around View Monitor
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Curvv
Seat Material
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Leatherette Seats
Heated Seats
Heated front seats; rear-seat heating available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Front and rear seat cooling available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia with Black Badge infinity motif
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Leather-wrapped
60 40 Split Seat
No
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Seat Trim
Technical Carbon and Placed Perforation available
Leatherette Seats
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Curvv
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Power Windows
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access keyless entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless smartphone charging
Standard
Sunroof
No
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Electric Tailgate
Power open/close luggage compartment
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Standard
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Curvv
Infotainment System
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Wireless
Android Auto
Android Auto compatibility
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth wireless technology
Standard
Number of Speakers
16
5
Digital Instrument Cluster
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
USB Ports
USB Type-C ports
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen and SPIRIT
10.25-inch
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Curvv
LED Headlamps
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Series II daytime-running-light treatment
Connected LED DRLs
Fog Lamps
Front fog lamps
Standard
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke colour commissions available
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Headlights
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Curvv
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
450 mm
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
-
25.4 deg
Departure Angle
-
29.3 deg
Breakover Angle
-
25.8 deg
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Curvv
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
215/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Front Disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Drum
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
Wheel Rim Size
20-, 21- and 22-inch approved fitments; 22-inch part-polished seven-spoke forged Black Badge wheels
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Manual handbrake
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Curvv
Front Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Black Badge Planar Suspension with electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Curvv
CO2 Emissions
359 g/km
145 g/km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Curvv
Service Plan
4 years / unlimited km
3 years / 45,000 km
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Curvv
Ownership Role
High-power owner-driver expression of the Ghost saloon
New passenger vehicle
Pricing Role
Price on application
Recommended retail price
Price Zar
-
449900 ZAR
Starting Price
-
449900
Starting Price Zar
-
449900
Spec
Black Badge Ghost
Curvv
Warranty
4 years; regional conditions apply
5 years / 125,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Ghost and Curvv 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: Black Badge Ghost 100 vs Curvv 39.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Ghost 29 vs Curvv 63.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Ghost 99 vs Curvv 86.
Practicality index: Black Badge Ghost 63 vs Curvv 61.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Ghost not separately scored vs Curvv 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 14 points
Black Badge Ghost has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Curvv remains close.
Performance
Black Badge Ghost +61
Efficiency
Curvv +34
Safety
Black Badge Ghost +13
Practicality
Black Badge Ghost +2
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
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 62 pts for Curvv
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Ghost leads. However, Curvv may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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