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Lotus Emeya vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 600 HP), boot space and price (92,600 £ vs 275,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or Rolls-Royce Cullinan?

Lotus Emeya vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan: Key differences

Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan

  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Emeya

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lotus Emeya is clearly cheaper – starting at 92,600 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Cullinan costs 275,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 182,838 £.

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 Lotus Emeya offers visibly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 600 HP. That’s roughly 318 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Rolls-Royce Cullinan takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers very slightly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 900 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

Emeya

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, Lotus Emeya is marginally lighter – 2,555 kg compared to 2,660 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan offers marginally more boot space – 555 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 46 L.

When it comes to payload, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan carries visibly more – 840 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya is clearly superior 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Price
275,400 - 324,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
16 - 16.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
363 - 380 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,660 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
5,139 mm
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
840 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
571 - 600 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.2 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
420 - 441 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
6,749 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Rolls-Royce
Is the Lotus Emeya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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