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Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (600 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (275,400 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Rolls-Royce Cullinan or Kia Seltos?

Rolls-Royce Cullinan vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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Kia Seltos

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Cullinan

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Seltos is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,300 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Cullinan costs 275,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 246,095 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Seltos uses 6.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Cullinan with 16 L/100km. The difference is about 9.1 L/100km.

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 180 HP. That’s roughly 420 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Kia Seltos takes 8.8 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Cullinan delivers clearly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 635 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Seltos is considerably lighter – 1,515 kg compared to 2,660 kg. The difference is around 1,145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan offers marginally more boot space – 555 L compared to 536 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

When it comes to payload, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan carries clearly more – 840 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 345 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Seltos holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Kia Seltos

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
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Kia Seltos

Costs and Consumption
Price
275,400 - 324,600 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
16 - 16.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
363 - 380 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,660 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
555 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
840 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
571 - 600 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
850 - 900 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
12
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
420 - 441 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
6,749 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Rolls-Royce
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan?

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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