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Decision summary
Tata Curvv vs Rolls-Royce Dawn: the short answer
Dawn has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Curvv remains close.
Five key differences
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Specification
Curvv
Dawn
Maximum Power
Curvv88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Dawn420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Curvv170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
Dawn820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
Engine Size
Curvv1199 cc
Dawn6592 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Curvv16.39 km/l
Dawn6.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
Curvv208 mm
Dawn149 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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.
Tata Curvv
1.2T Accomplished S DCA
Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Curvv
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Dawn
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Curvv
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Dawn
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Curvv
Dawn
Model Introduced Year
2025
2016
Generation
First-generation South African-market Tata Curvv coupé SUV
Dawn four-seat convertible; this archive profile uses the MY17 World specification corroborated by a February 2018 South African road test.
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
The MY17 configuration is kept separate from the 2015 launch specification, which published different length, torque, acceleration, consumption and CO2 figures.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2023
Body Style
Coupé SUV
Convertible
Model Year
2026
2017
Production Status
Active
discontinued
Segment
Mid-size coupé SUV
Ultra-luxury convertible
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Passenger car
Spec
Curvv
Dawn
Length
4308 mm
5295 mm
Width
1810 mm
1947 mm
Height
1635 mm
1502 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
3112 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
149 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
82 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
321 l
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
2560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1788 kg
3040 kg
Payload Capacity
410 kg
480 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1018 mm
Rear Headroom
910 mm
963 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1054 mm
Rear Legroom
880 mm
937 mm
Spec
Curvv
Dawn
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
N74B66A
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1199 cc
6592 cc
Cylinders
3
12
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
89 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm
820 Nm @ 1600-4750 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
FWD
RWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
12.8 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.9 kW/tonne
164.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
123.4 Nm/tonne
320.3 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
Curvv
Dawn
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
4.21
2.813
Number of Gears
7
8
Transmission Type
Dual-clutch Automatic
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Clutch Type
Wet dual-clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Electronic DCA selector
Steering-column selector for 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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
Standard
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DCT
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Two axles
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
7
8
Spec
Curvv
Dawn
Claimed Mileage
16.39 km/l
6.99 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
4.59 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.29 km/l
10.10 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 l
82 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
EU6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
No automatic engine stop/start
Real-world Mileage
16.39 km/l
6.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
44
82
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
575 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
522.93 km
Spec
Curvv
Dawn
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
ESP
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill-start assist
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
LATCH child-seat anchor system
Brake Assist
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
iTPMS
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front Park Distance Control
AEB
Not Available
Available
BA
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill-start assist
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Standard
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Standard
ESP
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Front active knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Curvv
Dawn
Cruise Control
Standard
Automatic Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Optional
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Park-distance system
Rear View Camera
Standard
Optional rear-view camera with top view
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Glare-free high-beam technology
Auto Wipers
Standard
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear Park Distance Control
Reverse Camera
Standard
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Park Assist
Standard
Front and rear parking sensors
Around View Monitor
Standard
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Pre-collision safety system
Spec
Curvv
Dawn
Seat Material
Leatherette Seats
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front; standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Optional front ventilated seats
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Optional – Atmospheric Interior Environment
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 Way Powered Driver Seat
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment and memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seats
Leather
Spec
Curvv
Dawn
Climate Control
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Individual front and rear climate controls
Power Windows
All Doors
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Comfort Entry keyless access
Push Button Start
Standard
Keyless ignition
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Voice Assisted Panoramic Sunroof with Moodlighting
Not Applicable
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Smart power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Individual front and rear climate controls
Spec
Curvv
Dawn
Infotainment System
10.25" Touchscreen Infotainment by HARMANTM
Multimedia interface and navigation with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Wireless
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
5
18
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instruments with Power Reserve gauge
USB Ports
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
10.25-inch high-definition display
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
10.25-inch high-definition display
Spec
Curvv
Dawn
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Connected LED DRLs
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Pristine White, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, Gold Essence, Opera Blue, Nitro Crimson
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Applicable
Spec
Curvv
Dawn
Approach Angle
25.4 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
29.3 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
25.8 deg
Not confirmed
Spec
Curvv
Dawn
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
Front Brake Type
Front Disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Rear Drum
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 215/65 R16
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
Handbrake Type
Manual handbrake
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Spec
Curvv
Dawn
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Spec
Curvv
Dawn
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
326 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Curvv
Dawn
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
Spec
Curvv
Dawn
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Historical South African Dawn derivative launched locally in March 2016 and documented locally in 2018; the March 2022 global Dawn order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Historical price on application
Starting Price
449900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
449900
Not confirmed
Spec
Curvv
Dawn
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
4 years, unlimited kilometres
In depth: how these cars differ
This Curvv and Dawn 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: Curvv 39 vs Dawn 97.
Efficiency index: Curvv 63 vs Dawn 31.
Safety-equipment index: Curvv 86 vs Dawn 90.
Practicality index: Curvv 61 vs Dawn 52.
Ownership-cover index: Curvv not separately scored vs Dawn 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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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
Dawn leads by 8 points
Dawn has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Curvv remains close.
Performance
Dawn +58
Efficiency
Curvv +32
Safety
Dawn +4
Practicality
Curvv +9
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Dawn
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
52/100
Curvv
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
61/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Dawn
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 62 pts for Curvv
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Dawn 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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