2024 Volkswagen Taos vs 2025 Kia Telluride
Overview | |
MSRP$23,995 | MSRP$36,390 |
Listings194 | Listings330 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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2024 Volkswagen Taos Reviews Summary | |
2025 Kia Telluride Reviews SummaryFamily-friendly, midsize three-row SUVs are a favorite of Americans, and nearly every mainstream car company offers one. Kia has three, and the Telluride is the largest of its gas-powered models (the electric-only EV9 is slightly larger). The Telluride debuted in 2020 to critical acclaim and commercial success, and since then has received several updates but not a redesign. We took a 2025 Kia Telluride on a 1,200-mile family road trip to Northern California and Yosemite, and remain impressed with this stylish and capable Kia. Verdict: Aging technology caused some irritation during a five-day road trip in the 2025 Kia Telluride. Otherwise, the Telluride was perfectly suited to long-distance travel–whether rolling down an Interstate, roaming a major city, or romping down trails near a national park. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 158 hp I4 | Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 158 hp I4 | Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space27.9 cu ft | Cargo Space21.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3181 lbs | Curb Weight4134 lbs |
Height64.4 in | Height68.9 in |
Length175.8 in | Length196.9 in |
Width82.6 in | Width78.3 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload948 lbs | Maximum Payload1642 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,995 | $36,390 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Family-friendly, midsize three-row SUVs are a favorite of Americans, and nearly every mainstream car company offers one. Kia has three, and the Telluride is the largest of its gas-powered models (the electric-only EV9 is slightly larger). The Telluride debuted in 2020 to critical acclaim and commercial success, and since then has received several updates but not a redesign. We took a 2025 Kia Telluride on a 1,200-mile family road trip to Northern California and Yosemite, and remain impressed with this stylish and capable Kia. Verdict: Aging technology caused some irritation during a five-day road trip in the 2025 Kia Telluride. Otherwise, the Telluride was perfectly suited to long-distance travel–whether rolling down an Interstate, roaming a major city, or romping down trails near a national park. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 158 hp I4 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 28 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 158 hp I4 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | |
Horsepower | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 27.9 cu ft | 21.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3181 lbs | 4134 lbs |
Height | 64.4 in | 68.9 in |
Length | 175.8 in | 196.9 in |
Width | 82.6 in | 78.3 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 948 lbs | 1642 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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