Compare the2027 Land Rover Range Rover Sport VS 2026 Rolls-Royce Cullinan

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

Both the Range Rover Sport and Cullinan have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Range Rover Sport has Rear Traffic Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Cullinan’s Cross Traffic Warning doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Range Rover Sport and the Cullinan have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, all-wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The Range Rover Sport’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the Cullinan’s (6 vs. 4 years).

There are over 5 times as many Land Rover dealers as there are Rolls-Royce dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Range Rover Sport’s warranty.

The Range Rover Sport SV’s 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid produces 35 more horsepower (626 vs. 591) than the Cullinan Black Badge’s optional 6.8 turbo V12.

As tested in Car and Driver the Range Rover Sport P550e 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cylinder hybrid is faster than the Rolls-Royce Cullinan (base engine):

	Range Rover Sport	Cullinan
Zero to 60 MPH	4.4 sec	4.5 sec
Top Speed	152 MPH	151 MPH

On the EPA test cycle the Range Rover Sport running on electricity gets better mileage than the Cullinan:

			MPGe
Range Rover Sport
	AWD	P460e Electric Motor	51 city/56 hwy
		P550e Electric Motor	51 city/56 hwy
Cullinan
			MPG
	AWD	6.8 turbo V12	12 city/19 hwy
		Black Badge 6.8 turbo V12	12 city/19 hwy

On the EPA test cycle the Range Rover Sport running its gasoline engine gets better mileage than the Cullinan:

			MPG
Range Rover Sport
	AWD	P360 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cyl. Hybrid	20 city/25 hwy
		P400 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cyl. Hybrid	20 city/25 hwy
		P460e 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cyl. Hybrid	21 city/22 hwy
		P550e 3.0 turbo/supercharged 6-cyl. Hybrid	21 city/22 hwy
		4.4 turbo V8	16 city/21 hwy
		4.4 turbo V8 Hybrid	16 city/22 hwy
Cullinan
	AWD	6.8 turbo V12	12 city/19 hwy
		Black Badge 6.8 turbo V12	12 city/19 hwy

The Range Rover Sport can travel with zero emissions for 51 to 53 miles (dependent on model). The Cullinan can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the Range Rover Sport’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Cullinan doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Range Rover Sport’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The Cullinan doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Land Rover Range Rover Sport higher (5 to 6 out of 10) than the Rolls-Royce Cullinan (2). This means the Range Rover Sport produces up to 27.7 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the Cullinan every 15,000 miles.

For more complete vehicle control the Range Rover Sport has a manually controlled automatic, with the available convenience of an automatic transmission and the complete gear control of a manual transmission without the inconvenience of a clutch. A manually controlled automatic allows the driver to eliminate unwanted shifts and maximize engine braking by down shifting while cornering. The Cullinan doesn’t offer a transmission that allows complete gear control.

The Range Rover Sport’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Cullinan doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Range Rover Sport SV’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Cullinan:

	Range Rover Sport SV	Cullinan
Front Rotors	17.3 inches	15.6 inches

The Range Rover Sport SV offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The Cullinan doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

For better traction, the Range Rover Sport has larger standard tires than the Cullinan (275/50R21 vs. 255/45R22). The Range Rover Sport SV’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Cullinan (F:285/40R23 & R:305/35R23 vs. F:255/40R23 & R:295/35R23).

The Range Rover Sport offers an optional full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the Cullinan; it requires you to depend on its run-flat tires, which limits mileage and speed before they are repaired. If a run-flat is damaged beyond repair by a road hazard your vehicle will have to be towed. Some tire options on the Cullinan don’t have a run-flat feature, either.

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Range Rover Sport is .3 inches wider in the front and 1.6 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Cullinan.

The Range Rover Sport’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the Cullinan’s (59% to 41%). This gives the Range Rover Sport more stable handling and braking.

The Range Rover Sport SV handles at .90 G’s, while the Cullinan Black Badge pulls only .82 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Range Rover Sport SV executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.7 seconds quicker than the Cullinan Black Badge (24.9 seconds @ .79 average G’s vs. 26.6 seconds @ .68 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Range Rover Sport w/Rear Wheel Steering’s turning circle is 7.4 feet tighter than the Cullinan’s (35.9 feet vs. 43.3 feet). The Range Rover Sport’s turning circle is 2.2 feet tighter than the Cullinan’s (41.1 feet vs. 43.3 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Range Rover Sport SV has a 3.2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Cullinan (10 vs. 6.8 inches), allowing the Range Rover Sport to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Range Rover Sport’s minimum ground clearance is 4.4 inches higher than on the Cullinan (11.2 vs. 6.8 inches).

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 150 to 1200 pounds less than the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

The Range Rover Sport is 1 foot, 3.9 inches shorter than the Cullinan, making the Range Rover Sport easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

For excellent aerodynamics, the Range Rover Sport has standard flush composite headlights. The Cullinan has recessed headlights that spoil its aerodynamic shape and create extra drag.

The Range Rover Sport uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Cullinan doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

The Range Rover Sport has a much larger cargo volume than the Cullinan with its rear seat up (31.9 vs. 19.8 cubic feet).

The Range Rover Sport’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The Cullinan w/Executive Rear Seats doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

The Range Rover Sport’s liftgate lifts up in one piece, completely out of the way of loading and unloading, while sheltering the cargo loading area. The Cullinan’s tailgate’s top part raises up, but the bottom part lowers, getting in the way of loading and making an uneven surface for sliding cargo.

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Range Rover Sport’s available liftgate can be opened and closed just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Cullinan doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its tailgate, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

The Range Rover Sport’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Cullinan’s (7716 vs. 7300 pounds).

Standard Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) on the Range Rover Sport uses the Dynamic Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Cullinan doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

The Range Rover Sport’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Cullinan’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to close them fully.

The Range Rover Sport’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Cullinan’s power window switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the Range Rover Sport has a standard rear fixed intermittent wiper with a full on position. The rear wiper standard on the Cullinan only has an intermittent setting, so in a hard rain visibility isn’t as good.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Range Rover Sport has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The Cullinan doesn’t offer headlight washers.

To better shield the driver and front passenger’s vision, the Range Rover Sport offers optional dual-element sun visors that can block glare from two directions simultaneously. The Cullinan doesn’t offer secondary sun visors.

The Range Rover Sport offers an optional 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Cullinan doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport outsold the Rolls-Royce Cullinan by almost 31 to one during 2025.