Kia Telluride vs Lincoln Corsair: Specs Compared
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The Kia Telluride is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 35 mpg combined versus 33 mpg for the Lincoln Corsair, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Kia Telluride leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2020–2027
Kia Telluride
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 18 configurations
2020–2026
Lincoln Corsair
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 22 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Kia Telluride | Lincoln Corsair |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 35 mpg ✓ | 33 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 34 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 36 mpg ✓ | 32 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,750 ✓ | $1,850 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 251 g/mi | 117 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI; Hybrid, SIDI | PHEV, SIDI & PFI, SIDI, 2.0 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Automatic (AM-S6) | Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Regular Gas and Electricity, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2020–2027 | 2020–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 18 | 22 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Kia Telluride vs Lincoln Corsair dimensions and size
The Kia Telluride is 15.7 inches longer than the Lincoln Corsair on a wheelbase 7.5 inches longer, and 485 lbs heavier. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Kia Telluride (2026) | Lincoln Corsair (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.9 in | 181.1 in | 15.7 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 78.3 in | 74.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 69.3 in | 64.2 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in | 106.7 in | 7.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,343 lbs | 3,858 lbs | 485 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Kia Telluride vs Lincoln Corsair: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Kia Telluride burns about $1,750 of fuel annually against $1,850 for the Lincoln Corsair. That $100 yearly gap compounds to roughly $500 over five years and $800 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City versus highway split: the Lincoln Corsair is the stronger commuter at 34 mpg city, while the Kia Telluride pulls ahead on the interstate at 36 mpg highway. If most of your driving is stop-and-go traffic the city figure is the one to weigh; for long-distance highway mileage the reverse is true, and the two vehicles effectively swap places depending on how you drive.
Powertrain choice: the Kia Telluride is recorded with 3 distinct engine configurations (SIDI & PFI, SIDI; Hybrid, SIDI), the Lincoln Corsair with 4 (PHEV, SIDI & PFI, SIDI). Across 18 recorded Kia Telluride configurations and 22 for the Lincoln Corsair, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Kia Telluride is offered with All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, the Lincoln Corsair with Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD and Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Tailpipe emissions: at their cleanest configurations the Lincoln Corsair emits 117 g/mile of CO2 versus 251 g/mile for the Kia Telluride. Emissions track fuel consumption almost exactly, so the cleaner vehicle here is also the cheaper one to fuel.
Telluride vs Corsair: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Kia Telluride or the Lincoln Corsair?
The Kia Telluride is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 35 mpg combined versus 33 mpg for the Lincoln Corsair, a 2 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Kia Telluride runs about $1,750 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $1,850 for the Lincoln Corsair — a difference of roughly $100 per year.
What engines do the Telluride and Corsair offer?
Kia Telluride: SIDI & PFI, SIDI; Hybrid, SIDI. Lincoln Corsair: PHEV, SIDI & PFI, SIDI, 2.0.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Kia Telluride as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD and the Lincoln Corsair as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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