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Hyundai Nexo vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 600 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 275,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Rolls-Royce Cullinan?

Hyundai Nexo vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Nexo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai Nexo is considerably cheaper – starting at 59,900 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Cullinan costs 275,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 215,486 £.

Cullinan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan offers substantially more power – delivering 600 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 396 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Cullinan delivers clearly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 550 Nm more.

Nexo

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Nexo is noticeably lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,660 kg. The difference is around 705 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan offers only slightly more boot space – 555 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan carries considerably more – 840 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 355 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Nexo is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £59,900
Nexo

Hyundai Nexo

  • Engine Type Hydrogen
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
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Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
275,400 - 324,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
16 - 16.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
363 - 380 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 kg
Payload
840 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
571 - 600 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
420 - 441 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
6,749 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Rolls-Royce
Is the Hyundai Nexo offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Nexo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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