Porsche Cayenne vs Kia Telluride
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MSRP$84,700 | MSRP$36,390 |
Listings400 | Listings335 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryVerdict: Even the base model Cayenne delivers an agile driving experience, but those willing to dig deep into their bank account for one of Porsche’s more expensive Cayenne models are rewarded with a spirited drive like no other. The competition here is stiff, in the form of other German SUVs like the Audi Q8, BMW X5, and Mercedes-Benz GLE, and their performance variants. However, the Cayenne is not here to lose. | |
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 | |
Engine3.0L 348 hp V6 | Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower348 hp @ 5400 rpm | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 348 hp V6 | Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque368 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower348 hp @ 5400 rpm | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space27.2 cu ft | Cargo Space21.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight4678 lbs | Curb Weight4134 lbs |
Height66.9 in | Height68.9 in |
Length194.1 in | Length196.9 in |
Width86.4 in | Width78.3 in |
Wheelbase114.0 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload1572 lbs | Maximum Payload1642 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $84,700 | $36,390 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Verdict: Even the base model Cayenne delivers an agile driving experience, but those willing to dig deep into their bank account for one of Porsche’s more expensive Cayenne models are rewarded with a spirited drive like no other. The competition here is stiff, in the form of other German SUVs like the Audi Q8, BMW X5, and Mercedes-Benz GLE, and their performance variants. However, the Cayenne is not here to lose. | 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 | 3.0L 348 hp V6 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 348 hp @ 5400 rpm | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 348 hp V6 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque | 368 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower | 348 hp @ 5400 rpm | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 27.2 cu ft | 21.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4678 lbs | 4134 lbs |
Height | 66.9 in | 68.9 in |
Length | 194.1 in | 196.9 in |
Width | 86.4 in | 78.3 in |
Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1572 lbs | 1642 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | 5000 lbs |
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