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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith vs Volkswagen Tiguan: the short answer
Black Badge Wraith and Tiguan are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
Maximum Power
Black Badge Wraith465 kW @ 5600 rpm
Tiguan140 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Wraith870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
Tiguan250 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Wraith6592 cc
Tiguan2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Wraith6.85 km/l
Tiguan13 km/l
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Wraith149 mm
Tiguan201 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
Wraith Black Badge
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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 Wraith
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Tiguan
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Black Badge Wraith
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tiguan
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
Model Introduced Year
2017
2007
Generation
Wraith Black Badge launch configuration; the World technical sheet was created in May 2016 and the derivative was launched in South Africa in early 2017.
Current Tiguan generation offers modern safety and tech upgrades
Facelift History
Black Badge was a distinct Wraith derivative, not a Wraith facelift; this profile keeps its launch specification separate from later revised figures.
Recent facelift improved technology and styling
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current
Body Style
Coupe
SUV
Model Year
2017
Current
Production Status
discontinued
published
Segment
Ultra-luxury performance grand tourer
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Color Note
Not confirmed
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
4x4 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1599 kg
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
Length
5285 mm
4539 mm
Width
1947 mm
1842 mm
Height
1507 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
2676 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
58 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
652 l
Kerb Weight
2440 kg
1599 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2810 kg
2210 kg
Payload Capacity
370 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1800 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
11.5 m
Front Headroom
1002 mm
-
Rear Headroom
941 mm
-
Front Legroom
1054 mm
-
Rear Legroom
937 mm
-
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
N74B66A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
2000 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
88.3 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
465 kW @ 5600 rpm
140 kW
Maximum Torque
870 Nm @ 1700-4500 rpm
250 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
RWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.5 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
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
190.6 kW/tonne
87.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
356.6 Nm/tonne
156.3 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 Wraith
Tiguan
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
4x4
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electronically controlled automatic; no shift paddles
DCT
Drivetrain
RWD
4x4
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
Two axles
4x4
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
Not confirmed
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
Claimed Mileage
6.85 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
4.50 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.90 km/l
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
40 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
82
40
Combined Driving Range
561.64 km (calculated theoretical)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.85 km/l
13 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Not Available
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat preparation
Not Available
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
Not Available
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Head-protection airbags
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seat-belt warning sensor
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front-seat side airbags
Not Available
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Not Available
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard; electric parking brake with automatic hold
Not Available
AEB
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear Park Distance Control
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
High-beam assistance
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Available Active Cruise Control with stop-and-go
Not Available
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Available front, side, rear and top-view camera system
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Reversing Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
Seat Material
Leather
Cloth
Heated Seats
Heated front seats
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Available; documented on a South African-market example
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Black Starlight Headliner
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric front seat with memory and massage
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Black Badge contrast leather
Cloth
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
Not confirmed
Standard
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Black
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Cloth
Armrest Front
Not confirmed
Standard
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Premium interior, digital cockpit, advanced infotainment
Interior Trim Colour
Not confirmed
Black
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
Black
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
Climate Control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Two one-touch power windows
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Not Available
Push Button Start
Push-button start
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic four-zone climate control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
1650 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
1650 l
Speed Limiter
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
7.7
Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Speed Alert System
Not confirmed
Adjustable speed limiter
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bottle Holders
Not confirmed
Standard
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Centre Console
Not confirmed
Standard
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
tiguan
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
Infotainment System
Navigation and media interface with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller and touchpad
SYNC
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling and audio streaming
Not Available
Number of Speakers
16
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
No – analogue dials with Power Reserve gauge
Not Applicable
USB Ports
USB audio connections in the centre console and glovebox
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
SYNC
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Not Available
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch high-definition display
SYNC
Connected Services
Not confirmed
SYNC
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning; not restricted to black
5
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional fixed glass roof
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Body Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
5
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
4WD/off-road drive mode support
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Four-wheel drive
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
201 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
201 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
Tyre Size
Front 255/40 R21 102Y; rear 285/35 R21 105Y
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Not confirmed
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not confirmed
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
Front Suspension
Black Badge-tuned double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Black Badge-tuned multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1586 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1576 mm
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
CO2 Emissions
333 g/km
175 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Petrol
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
Not confirmed
175
CO2 Emissions G Km
Not confirmed
175
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
Ownership Role
Historical South African Black Badge derivative revealed locally in early 2017 and supported by a 2018 Provenance record; the March 2022 global Wraith order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
South Africa market model
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Active local lineup
Price Zar
Not confirmed
856200 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
856200
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
856200
Spec
Black Badge Wraith
Tiguan
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Black Badge Wraith and Tiguan 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 Wraith 97 vs Tiguan 60.
Efficiency index: Black Badge Wraith 31 vs Tiguan 51.
Safety-equipment index: Black Badge Wraith 88 vs Tiguan 82.
Practicality index: Black Badge Wraith 57 vs Tiguan 77.
Ownership-cover index: Black Badge Wraith not separately scored vs Tiguan 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 Wraith leads by 3 points
Black Badge Wraith and Tiguan are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Black Badge Wraith +37
Efficiency
Tiguan +20
Safety
Black Badge Wraith +6
Practicality
Tiguan +20
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Black Badge Wraith
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
Tiguan
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
82/100
Practicality
77/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 68 pts for Tiguan
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Black Badge Wraith leads. However, Tiguan may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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