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Volkswagen Crafter vs Rolls-Royce Cullinan: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Five key differences
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Specification
Crafter
Cullinan
Maximum Power
Crafter103 kW
Cullinan420 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Crafter340 Nm
Cullinan850 Nm @ 1600-4250 rpm
Engine Size
Crafter1968 cc
Cullinan6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Crafter16.7 km/l
Cullinan5.95 km/l
Ground Clearance
Crafter195 mm
Cullinan173 mm
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Evidence forVolkswagen Crafter
50 Panel Van XLWB 8AT
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Spec
Crafter
Cullinan
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2018
Generation
Current South African Crafter listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Cullinan Series II, the current evolution of the marque's five-door super-luxury SUV
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Cullinan was introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its most extensive evolution as Cullinan Series II in May 2024
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
Five-door luxury SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
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Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Van
Full-size super-luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
GVM class 5000 kg
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Vehicle Type
Van
Internal-combustion sport utility vehicle
Spec
Crafter
Cullinan
Length
7391 mm
5355 mm
Width
2040 mm
2000 mm
Height
2590 mm
1835 mm
Wheelbase
4490 mm
3295 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
173 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
90 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
6000 kg
3300 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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173 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
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612 l
Kerb Weight
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2725 kg
Payload Capacity
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575 kg
Towing Capacity
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2700 kg
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
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6.6 m
Front Headroom
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1064 mm
Rear Headroom
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1026 mm
Front Legroom
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1006 mm
Rear Legroom
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1090 mm
Spec
Crafter
Cullinan
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
Double-wishbone self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Five-link self-levelling air suspension with electronically controlled dampers
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Crafter
Cullinan
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Engine start button
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power-operated two-part Clasp tailgate
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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12V Accessory Socket
Standard
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AC Type
Not Available
Automatic four-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Front Power Outlet
Standard
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Fuel Consumption Combined
6-8
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Bottle Holders
Standard
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Power Socket 12v
Standard
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
crafter
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Crafter
Cullinan
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
6.75-litre V12 petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1968 cc
6749 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
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
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
103 kW
420 kW @ 5000-6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
340 Nm
850 Nm @ 1600-4250 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
Not Officially Disclosed
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.3 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
154.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
311.9 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
Crafter
Cullinan
Gearbox
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
All-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
ATC 13 transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
2.81:1
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
4x2
All-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Everywhere off-road capability engaged by one button
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Everywhere button
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
All-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
8
8
Spec
Crafter
Cullinan
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
5.95 km/l
City Mileage
13.6 km/l
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.5 km/l
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
90 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Automatic start/stop: Yes
Real-world Mileage
16.7 km/l
5.95 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
90
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
536-563 km (calculated from 90 L and 16.0-16.8 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
Crafter
Cullinan
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags
8
ABS
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Not Available
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Not Available
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Driver airbag
EBD
Standard
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front seatbelt warning sensor
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Not Available
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Standard
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
Crafter
Cullinan
Cruise Control
Not Available
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver Attention Alert
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Not Available
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
Crafter
Cullinan
Seat Material
Cloth
Leather, Duality Twill or Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Available, including rear-seat heating
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Available, including rear-seat cooling
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Illuminated Fascia with Cullinan wordmark and Cityscape graphic; illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy Clock Cabinet
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Cup Holders
Standard
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
Interior Colour Options
Black
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Electronically folding 2/3 and 1/3 rear bench
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Crafter grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Trim Colour
Black
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Interior Colours
Black
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Placed Perforation leather available
Spec
Crafter
Cullinan
Infotainment System
SYNC
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands; independent rear-screen streaming available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Not Available
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Bluetooth wireless technology; rear passengers can pair headphones individually
Number of Speakers
Not Available
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
SPIRIT digital instrument interface
USB Ports
Not Available
USB Type-C ports
FM Radio
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Audio
AM/FM stereo
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Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Connected Services
SYNC
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
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Radio
AM/FM
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Touchscreen
SYNC
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen plus available independently streaming rear screens
Rolls-Royce all-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Crafter
Cullinan
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/40 R23 104Y front and 295/35 R23 108Y rear; 255/45 R22 107H M+S all-round
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size matching spare wheel fitted on an exact 2026 commissioned vehicle; mounted inside
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
22- and 23-inch approved fitments
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
Crafter
Cullinan
CO2 Emissions
193238 g/km
380 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Idle CO2 Output
193238
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CO2 Emissions G Km
193238
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Spec
Crafter
Cullinan
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
Spec
Crafter
Cullinan
Service Plan
Not Available
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Crafter
Cullinan
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Versatile owner-driven Rolls-Royce for urban, touring and off-road access
Price Zar
1406000 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Price on application
Starting Price
1406000
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Starting Price Zar
1406000
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In depth: how these cars differ
This Crafter and Cullinan comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.
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