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2023 Kia Telluride vs 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan

2023 Kia Telluride
2023 Kia Telluride
$35,890MSRP
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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
$26,950MSRP
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2023 Kia Telluride
$35,890MSRP
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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
$26,950MSRP
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MSRP

$35,890

MSRP

$26,950

Listings

149

Listings

237

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

9.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Comfortable

  • Impressive technology

Cons

  • Some interior materials feel cheap

  • Yeah, umm, that's about it.

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Great handling

  • Plenty of cargo space

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Poor ergonomic design

  • Unintuitive technology

2023 Kia Telluride Reviews Summary

Kia can barely keep up with demand for the Telluride, and its dealers and customers have told the company not to change a single thing, so you’d think it unnecessary for the automaker to invest a single penny upgrading the popular three-row crossover SUV.

Kia would disagree.

This year, the 2023 Telluride gets minor styling changes, new technologies, and some off-roading attitude in the form of new X-Line and X-Pro trim levels. We headed to San Antonio, Texas, to sample the Telluride’s new kit. And we remain impressed with this excellent family-size sport-ute.

2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Reviews Summary

The Tiguan is larger inside than many of its rivals, and it is one of two vehicles in its segment to offer a third-row seat. In addition, the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan is more upscale in appearance and enjoyable to drive than many of its primary competitors.

However, the Tiguan is imperfect, and some people may decide its flaws are too significant to consider owning one. Especially people who are easily frustrated by technology. Its competition set is vast and includes the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5 and CX-50, and more.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.8L 291 hp V6

Engine

2.0L 184 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

8

Seating Capacity

7

Horsepower

291 hp @ 6000 rpm

Horsepower

184 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG City

20

MPG City

24

MPG Highway

26

MPG Highway

31
2023 Kia Telluride
2023 Kia Telluride
$35,890MSRP
Overview
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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
$26,950MSRP
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Overview
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2023 Kia Telluride
$35,890MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
$26,950MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$35,890
$26,950
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.4

5.0

Expert reviews

9.0 out of 10

Read full review

7.7 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Comfortable

  • Impressive technology

Cons

  • Some interior materials feel cheap

  • Yeah, umm, that's about it.

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Great handling

  • Plenty of cargo space

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Poor ergonomic design

  • Unintuitive technology

Summary

Kia can barely keep up with demand for the Telluride, and its dealers and customers have told the company not to change a single thing, so you’d think it unnecessary for the automaker to invest a single penny upgrading the popular three-row crossover SUV.

Kia would disagree.

This year, the 2023 Telluride gets minor styling changes, new technologies, and some off-roading attitude in the form of new X-Line and X-Pro trim levels. We headed to San Antonio, Texas, to sample the Telluride’s new kit. And we remain impressed with this excellent family-size sport-ute.

The Tiguan is larger inside than many of its rivals, and it is one of two vehicles in its segment to offer a third-row seat. In addition, the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan is more upscale in appearance and enjoyable to drive than many of its primary competitors.

However, the Tiguan is imperfect, and some people may decide its flaws are too significant to consider owning one. Especially people who are easily frustrated by technology. Its competition set is vast and includes the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5 and CX-50, and more.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
3.8L 291 hp V6
2.0L 184 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
8
7
Horsepower
291 hp @ 6000 rpm
184 hp @ 6000 rpm
MPG City
20
24
MPG Highway
26
31

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