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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Series II vs Volkswagen Polo-Vivo: 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.
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Specification
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
Maximum Power
Black Badge Spectre Series II500 kW
Polo-Vivo81 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Spectre Series II1100 Nm
Polo-Vivo200 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Spectre Series IINot Applicable
Polo-Vivo1000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Spectre Series IINot Applicable
Polo-Vivo22.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Spectre Series II-
Polo-Vivo143 mm
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Spectre Series II
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Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
Model Introduced Year
2026
2010
Generation
Black Badge Spectre Series II, the higher-output 2026 evolution of Rolls-Royce's fully electric super coupe
Long-running locally produced hatchback
Facelift History
Black Badge Spectre Series II was announced on 2 June 2026 with 500 kW Infinity Mode, 1100 Nm Spirited Mode and expanded Black Badge Bespoke treatments
Periodic feature updates over years
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe
Hatchback
Model Year
2026-present
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Ultra-luxury high-performance electric super coupe
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Battery-electric passenger car
Hatchback
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg
-
1108 kg
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
Length
5490 mm
3972 mm
Width
2015 mm
1682 mm
Height
1585 mm
1462 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
380 l
280 l
Kerb Weight
2925 kg
1108 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3400 kg
1570 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
-
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
143 mm
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
Engine
Dual separately excited synchronous electric motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1000 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
500 kW
81 kW
Maximum Torque
1100 Nm
200 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Separately Excited Synchronous
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front + Rear
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Infinity Mode, Spirited Mode
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
170.9 kW/tonne
73.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
376.1 Nm/tonne
180.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
112.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
628 km (WLTP combined maximum across configurations)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
22 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
195 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
5 h 30 min
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
28 min (10-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front and rear electric motors
4x2
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Automatic single-speed
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
4x2
4WD Engagement
Full-time
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front- and rear-axle electric motor arrangement
4x2
Transmission Speeds
1
6
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
-
Manual
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 Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
22.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
17.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
26.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
45 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
22.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC (South Africa)
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
20.2-21.8 kWh/100 km WLTP
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Child-seat support
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Airbags
-
4
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
AEB
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Available
Hill Hold
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Not Available
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
-
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
360 Degree Camera
-
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Available
Auto Wipers
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Around View Monitor
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
Seat Material
Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation leather available through Bespoke
Cloth
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia and illuminated-door treatments available
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leather standard; Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation available through Bespoke
Cloth
Heated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
Black
60 40 Split Seat
-
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Simple dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment in higher trims
Interior Trim Colour
-
Black
Interior Colours
-
Black
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Power Windows
Power front windows
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Power-operated bootlid
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Push Button Start
-
Not Available
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
AC Type
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
4,5
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
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
Mudflaps
-
Standard/available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
polo-vivo
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
Infotainment System
Navigation, radio/DAB and hands-free integration
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
-
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Not Applicable
USB Ports
-
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
-
SYNC
Infotainment Screen
-
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Touchscreen
-
SYNC
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Ethereal Blue with Iced Black exterior detailing and Bespoke finishes
6
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
Hatchback
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Dual-motor electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
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
-
143 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
143 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 Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
Tyre Size
255/45 R22 catalogued fitment
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
22-inch catalogued fitment
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
Front Suspension
Air suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Air suspension
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
132 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
Petrol
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
132
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
132
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
Ownership Role
Current commissioned South African new vehicle; price on application
South Africa market model
Pricing Role
Price on application
Active local lineup
Price Zar
-
363300 ZAR
Starting Price
-
363300
Starting Price Zar
-
363300
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
Polo-Vivo
Roadside Assistance
First four years
-
Warranty
4-year initial vehicle warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
4-year initial vehicle warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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Black Badge Spectre Series II vs Polo-Vivo questions
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