Against 161 other V6 cars rated 2025–2027, the Telluride beats their 20.9 mpg average by 7.6 mpg, about $490 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2020, the 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid (2027), does 35 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2.5L 4-cyl (2027), 22: $648 a year apart.
Every Kia Telluride engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid | 34 / 36 | 2027–2027 | $1,097 | |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 20 / 26 | 2020–2025 | $1,692 | |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 20 / 26 | 2027–2027 | $1,745 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota RAV4 gets 43 mpg, the Jeep Wrangler 18.8 mpg and the Mazda CX-5 26 mpg, next to 28.5 mpg for the 2027 Telluride.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2027) | $0.112 |
| Fuel per year | $1,347 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,735 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2025–2027 | −$490 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,644 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2027 Kia Telluride gives up 4 mpg in town: 31 on the highway against 27 in the city, $183 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2027) | 27 mpg | $1,422 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 31 mpg | $1,239 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (15%) | Typical for its type |
How the Telluride changed over the years
The Telluride peaked in 2027 at 28.5 mpg (27 city, 31 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2025 at 22 — 6.5 mpg apart, or $398 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 27 / 31 | 2 | $1,347 | |
| 2025 | 20 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2024 | 20 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2023 | 20 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2022 | 20 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2021 | 20 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2020 | 20 / 26 | 1 | $1,670 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Kia Telluride — 3 engines across 2020–2027. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,644. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2027 Kia Telluride get?
28.5 mpg combined, 27 city and 31 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 22 to 35. Across every year since 2020 the Telluride has averaged 24.1 mpg.
Which Telluride year has the best gas mileage?
The 2027, at 28.5 mpg combined (27 city, 31 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Telluride get better gas mileage than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 28.5 mpg for the 2027 Telluride against 43 for the 2026 Toyota RAV4, about $454 a year more to run.
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