Ford Explorer vs Kia Telluride
Overview | |
MSRP$38,465 | MSRP$36,390 |
Listings3779 | Listings314 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
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 | |
Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space21.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4303 lbs | Curb Weight4134 lbs |
Height69.6 in | Height68.9 in |
Length198.7 in | Length196.9 in |
Width89.3 in | Width78.3 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload1467 lbs | Maximum Payload1642 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $38,465 | $36,390 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | 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 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque | 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 29 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 21.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4303 lbs | 4134 lbs |
Height | 69.6 in | 68.9 in |
Length | 198.7 in | 196.9 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 78.3 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1467 lbs | 1642 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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