2027 Kia Telluride Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2027 Kia Telluride Specs at a Glance
The 2027 Kia Telluride gets 35 mpg combined on the 2.5L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, tows up to 5,000 lbs, weighs 4,343 lbs, measures 196.9 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 19 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 35 mpg (34 city / 36 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S6) · other 2027 trims rate 19–35 mpg combined
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- 2.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S6)
- Max towing
- 5,000 lbs
- Maximum when properly equipped
- Curb weight
- 4,343 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: TELLURIDE 4DR SUV
- Length
- 196.9 in · 78.3 in wide · 69.3 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 114.2 in
- Fuel tank
- 18.8 gal
- NHTSA overall
- 5-star (2024)
2027 Kia Telluride trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 | 36 | 35 |
| Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 | 34 | 33 |
| Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 30 | 32 | 31 |
| Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 |
| Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 |
| Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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Fuel Cost for every year and trim
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Transmission for every year and trim
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Towing for every year and trim
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Dimensions for every year and trim
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Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →NHTSA Safety Ratings
Safety for every year and trim
View details →Kia Telluride Generations
Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.
| Years | Variants | Engines | Drive | Class | Best MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 6 | 2.5L | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 35 |
| 2020–2025 | 12 | 3.8L | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 |
Kia Telluride — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 | 36 | 35 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2027 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 | 34 | 33 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2027 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 30 | 32 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 23 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 · 3.8L | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
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Kia Telluride — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2027 Kia Telluride?
The Kia Telluride is EPA-rated at up to 35 MPG combined (34 city / 36 highway).
What is the towing capacity of the 2027 Kia Telluride?
When properly equipped, the Kia Telluride tows up to 5,000 lbs (With Towing Package).
What engine does the 2027 Kia Telluride have?
The Kia Telluride uses a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Kia Telluride are covered here?
This page documents 18 verified Kia Telluride configurations across model years 2020–2027.
Which model year of the Kia Telluride is the most fuel efficient?
The 2027 Kia Telluride holds the highest combined rating at 35 MPG; the 2024 sits lowest at 22 MPG, a difference of 13 MPG (about 59%) across the 7 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Kia Telluride have?
The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Kia Telluride — 2.5L, 3.8L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2027 Kia Telluride front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Kia Telluride appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2027 record on Front-Wheel Drive.