2023 Kia Telluride Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2023 Kia Telluride (21–23 MPG combined) across 2 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S8)
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 3.8 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 21–23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,900–$3,200
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$4,000 to −$2,500 more than average
- EPA scores
- Fuel economy 4–5/10 · GHG 4–5/10
- Configurations
- 2
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-cyl 3.8 L · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 | 433 g/mi |
| 6-cyl 3.8 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 | 395 g/mi |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.8 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 | −$4,000 | 4 | 4 |
| Telluride FWD | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.8 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 | −$2,500 | 5 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2023 Kia Telluride?
According to EPA data, the 2023 Kia Telluride is rated at 21–23 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2023 Kia Telluride have?
The EPA data lists 6 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2023 Kia Telluride use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2023 Kia Telluride?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,900 to $3,200.
How much will the 2023 Kia Telluride cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2023 Kia Telluride 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$4,000 to −$2,500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).