Geely Coolray vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Geely Coolray in South Africa

Geely Coolray

Vertex Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 429,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 128 kW 🔧 290 Nm ⛽ 15.38 km/l
VS
Rolls-Royce Cullinan in South Africa

Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Cullinan Series II Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
Price on request
⚡ 420 kW 🔧 850 Nm ⛽ 5.95 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Geely Coolray vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan: the short answer

Cullinan has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coolray remains close.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Coolray Cullinan
Maximum Power Coolray128 kW Cullinan420 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Coolray290 Nm Cullinan850 Nm @ 1600-4250 rpm
Engine Size CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed Cullinan6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Coolray15.38 km/l Cullinan5.95 km/l
Ground Clearance Coolray180 mm Cullinan173 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Coolray

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Cullinan

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Coolray

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Cullinan

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Coolray Cullinan
Model Introduced Year 2026 2018
Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published Cullinan Series II, the current evolution of the marque's five-door super-luxury SUV
Facelift History No applicable South African facelift history established Cullinan was introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its most extensive evolution as Cullinan Series II in May 2024
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2024
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style SUV Five-door luxury SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Passenger vehicle Full-size super-luxury SUV
Vehicle Type SUV Internal-combustion sport utility vehicle
Spec Coolray Cullinan
Length 4380 mm 5355 mm
Width 1795 mm 2000 mm
Height 1609 mm 1835 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 3295 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 173 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 173 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 90 l
Boot/Cargo Space 330 l 612 l
Kerb Weight 1815 kg 2725 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 3300 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 575 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 2700 kg
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 5 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed 2 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 6.6 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1064 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1026 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1006 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1090 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Coolray and Cullinan comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Coolray 60 vs Cullinan 99.

Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs Cullinan 28.

Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs Cullinan 99.

Practicality index: Coolray 56 vs Cullinan 75.

Ownership-cover index: Coolray not separately scored vs Cullinan 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

Cullinan leads by 12 points

Cullinan has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coolray remains close.

Evidence leader 79 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 83% source coverage
79
#1 Evidence leader

Cullinan

83% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 99 Check Efficiency 28
Performance 99
Efficiency 28
Safety 99
Practicality 75
Leads by 12 points
67
#2

Coolray

67% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Practicality 56
Performance 60
Efficiency 61
Safety 90
Practicality 56
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Cullinan +39 Efficiency Coolray +33 Safety Cullinan +9 Practicality Cullinan +19

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Cullinan

Performance 99/100
Efficiency 28/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 75/100

Coolray

Performance 60/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 56/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Rolls-Royce Cullinan leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts vs 67 pts for Coolray

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Cullinan leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Coolray vs Cullinan questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.