Rolls-Royce Cullinan MPG by year — every rating on record
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2019 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (2027). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #8 of 8 (0th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2020 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #8 of 9 (13th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2021 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #9 of 10 (11th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2022 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #7 of 8 (14th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2023 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #8 of 9 (13th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2024 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #7 of 8 (14th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2025 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #188 of 192 (2th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #189 of 191 (1th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2027 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #89 of 90 (1th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan placed highest in 2022 at #7 of 8, and lowest in 2026 at #189 of 191. It spent 0 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 6.7L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 11 | 18 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 656 | 2/10 |
| 2026 | 6.7L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 609 | 2/10 |
| 2025 | 6.7L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 609 | 2/10 |
| 2024 | 6.7L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 627 | 2/10 |
| 2023 | 6.7L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 626 | 2/10 |
| 2022 | 6.7L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 618 | 2/10 |
| 2021 | 6.7L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 618 | 1/10 |
| 2020 | 6.7L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 619 | 1/10 |
| 2019 | 6.7L 12-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 12 | 20 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 615 | 1/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 → 2027 | 14 → 13 mpg | -1 mpg | 885 gal |
What Cullinan fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Rolls-Royce Cullinan burns 885 to 885 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,654 | $2,654 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,096 | $3,096 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,538 | $3,538 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $5,950 to $5,950 a year in fuel, or $18,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Station Wagons
Across the 65 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 13 mpg the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is 9 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,267 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Rolls-Royce nameplates
Every Rolls-Royce model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.