2025 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2025 Kia Telluride Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe

2025 Chevrolet
Tahoe

MSRP*: $58,500 to $81,200
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Telluride

2025 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,390 to $53,685
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MPG - City Info not available 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 23 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 9 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 122.7 ft3 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 5.3-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 420 hp 291 hp
Towing Capacity 8,100 - 8,400 lbs 5,000 - 5,500 lbs
Exterior Length 211.3 in 196.9 in
Exterior Width 81.0 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Head Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Telluride than in the Chevrolet Tahoe, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Chevrolet Tahoe will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Telluride.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Chevrolet Tahoe will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Telluride, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Tahoe is much wider than the Kia Telluride, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Chevrolet Tahoe, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Kia Telluride.

Handling
The Chevrolet Tahoe has the same turning radius as the Kia Telluride, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Chevrolet Tahoe is clearly the choice over the Kia Telluride for pulling heavy loads. The Chevrolet Tahoe has a little more horsepower than the Kia Telluride.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Tahoe does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Telluride.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Chevrolet Tahoe and the Kia Telluride. With the Chevrolet Tahoe, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Kia Telluride.