2025 Kia Telluride vs 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
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MSRP$28,880 | MSRP$36,390 |
Listings381 | Listings12 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Reviews SummaryVolkswagen’s best-selling model boosts its value with upgrades for the 2024 model year. Verdict: We weren’t enamored of the driving experience in the Tiguan, and we wish Volkswagen would offer a hybrid or plug-in hybrid option. But the automaker backs the vehicle’s premium looks with value in areas we think more likely to matter to most shoppers. | |
2025 Kia Telluride Reviews SummaryNearly every mainstream car company offers at least one family-friendly, midsize three-row SUV. 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. Since then, it has received several updates but not a redesign. We took a 2025 Kia Telluride on a nearly 2,000-kilometre family road trip 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, it was perfectly suited to long-distance travel whether rolling down a highway, roaming a major city, or romping down trails. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 184 hp I4 | Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 184 hp I4 | Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower184 hp @ 4400 rpm | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
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Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.0 cu ft | Cargo Space21.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3732 lbs | Curb Weight4134 lbs |
Height66.4 in | Height68.9 in |
Length186.1 in | Length196.9 in |
Width82.6 in | Width78.3 in |
Wheelbase109.9 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload1301 lbs | Maximum Payload1642 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,880 | $36,390 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Volkswagen’s best-selling model boosts its value with upgrades for the 2024 model year. Verdict: We weren’t enamored of the driving experience in the Tiguan, and we wish Volkswagen would offer a hybrid or plug-in hybrid option. But the automaker backs the vehicle’s premium looks with value in areas we think more likely to matter to most shoppers. | Nearly every mainstream car company offers at least one family-friendly, midsize three-row SUV. 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. Since then, it has received several updates but not a redesign. We took a 2025 Kia Telluride on a nearly 2,000-kilometre family road trip 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, it was perfectly suited to long-distance travel whether rolling down a highway, roaming a major city, or romping down trails. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 184 hp I4 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 184 hp I4 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower | 184 hp @ 4400 rpm | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.0 cu ft | 21.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3732 lbs | 4134 lbs |
Height | 66.4 in | 68.9 in |
Length | 186.1 in | 196.9 in |
Width | 82.6 in | 78.3 in |
Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1301 lbs | 1642 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 5000 lbs |
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