2027 · Three-row SUV

Kia Telluride: stopping, space, visibility and safety, measured

Three-row Kia with a 274-hp 2.5 L turbo four, or a 329-hp turbo hybrid with a motor ahead of a six-speed automatic.

Figures are for the Telluride X-Line SX-Prestige AWD (2 trims in the catalog, listed below). Last checked Oct 3, 2026.

Open the Telluride in the 3D lab

Where it stands among midsize and three-row SUVs

#1 of 13Large suitcases, packed: 8
#1 of 11Braking 70–0 mph, tested: 170 ft
#2 of 13Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction: 354 ft
#7 of 13Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver: 26 ft
#1 of 13Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in: +9.6 in
#1 of 7Cabin sound at 70 mph: 66 dBA
#3 of 9Fastest you can stop inside the low beams: 70 mph
#6 of 13Starting price, this trim: $56,435

Ranked against the default trim of every midsize and three-row SUV in the catalog that has the figure.

At a glance

Starting price, this trim	$56,435PublishedKia
Powertrain	2.5 L turbocharged four with port and direct injection · AWD with electronically controlled rear coupling
0–60 mph, tested or claimed	7.4 sTestedCar and Driver
Braking 70–0 mph, tested	170 ft (51.8 m)TestedCar and Driver
EPA combined	20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Cargo behind the second row	49.0 cu ft (1,388 L)TestedCar and Driver
Large suitcases, packed	8Simulated from Kia
Seats	7Published
Crash ratings	IIHS Top Safety Pick+

Acceleration

Why some cars pin you to the seat and others just hum along.

Power	274 hp (204 kW)PublishedKia
Torque	311 lb-ft (422 Nm)PublishedKia
0–60 mph, tested or claimed	7.4 sTestedCar and Driver
0–60 mph, our simulation	7.4 sSimulated from Car and Driver
Passing, 50–70 mph	5.0 sTestedCar and Driver
Quarter mile	15.6 sTestedCar and Driver

Watch it in The Shove

Braking and stopping distance

The distance between "I saw it" and "I stopped" decides everything.

Braking 70–0 mph, tested	170 ft (51.8 m)TestedCar and Driver
Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction	354 ft (108.0 m)Simulated from Car and Driver
Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction	273 ft (83.1 m)Simulated from Car and Driver
Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction	164 ft (50.0 m)Simulated, estimated inputs from Car and Driver

Watch it in The Stop

Rollover

Where the weight sits decides how easily a car falls over.

Sideways slide that trips it into a roll	12 mph (19 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs
Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height)	1.21Simulated, estimated inputs

Watch it in The Tipping Point

Efficiency and running costs

At highway speed most of your energy is spent shoving air.

EPA combined	20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year	$3,359/yrDerivedEPA
Steady 75 mph, our simulation	25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputs from Car and Driver
Drag coefficient	0.39EstimateEPA

Watch it in The Invisible Wall

Grip, snow and maneuvering

Four palm-sized patches of rubber. Every maneuver spends their grip.

Cornering grip, our simulation	0.81 gSimulated, estimated inputs from Car and Driver
Pulling away on packed snow	0.27 gSimulated, estimated inputs from Car and Driver
Turning circle	39.2 ft (11.9 m)PublishedKia
Ground clearance	7.4 in (19 cm)PublishedKia
Tires	Kumho Majesty X Solus 265/45R21 · 265/45R21TestedCar and Driver

Watch it in The Grip Budget

Space, luggage and fit

Will your knees, your luggage and your kids actually fit?

Seats	7Published
Large suitcases, packed	8Simulated from Kia
Carry-ons in the space left	0Simulated from Kia
Cargo behind the second row	49.0 cu ft (1,388 L)TestedCar and Driver
Cargo, seats folded	89.0 cu ft (2,520 L)TestedCar and Driver
Towing	5,000 lb (2,268 kg)PublishedKia
Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver	+0.9 in (2 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver	+3.5 in (9 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver	+6.8 in (17 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger	+2.3 in (6 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in	+9.6 in (24 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in	−0.3 in head · +5.3 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs
Front head room, published	40.0 in (102 cm)PublishedKia
Rear head room, published	38.9 in (99 cm)PublishedKia
Rear leg room, published	43.0 in (109 cm)PublishedKia

Watch it in Live In It

Cabin noise

How loud is it inside at 70 mph, and what exactly are you hearing?

Cabin sound at 70 mph	66 dBATestedCar and Driver

Watch it in The Quiet Test

Visibility

Every car hides some of the road. How much, and who could be standing in it?

Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver	26 ft (8.0 m)Simulated
Ground visible within 33 ft ahead	39%Simulated

Watch it in Can You See Me?

Headlights and night stopping

IIHS measured how far these headlights reach. Can you stop inside that light?

IIHS headlight rating	GoodTestedIIHS
Low beams, straight road (right edge)	323 ft (98.5 m)TestedIIHS
Fastest you can stop inside the low beams	70 mph (112 km/h)Simulated from IIHS
High beams, straight road (right edge)	566 ft (172.4 m)TestedIIHS

Watch it in After Dark

Crash safety

Official crash ratings side by side, and the physics of what happens when two cars meet.

IIHS small overlap front	GoodTestedIIHS
IIHS moderate overlap front (updated)	GoodTestedIIHS
IIHS side (updated)	GoodTestedIIHS
IIHS award	2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHS
Curb weight	4,798 lb (2,176 kg)TestedCar and Driver

Watch it in The Impact

Telluride compared

Trims in the catalog

Telluride X-Line SX-Prestige AWD · from $56,435 · figures on this page
Telluride Hybrid SX-Prestige AWD · from $58,135

Other midsize and three-row SUVs

Sources

Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.