2025 GMC Acadia vs. 2025 Kia Telluride Review

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2025 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $43,000 to $56,100
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2025 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,390 to $53,685
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 27 MPG 23 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 328 hp 291 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 - 5,500 lbs
Exterior Length 204.0 in 196.9 in
Exterior Width 79.6 - 80.0 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Head Room Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.0 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the GMC Acadia than the Kia Telluride. The GMC Acadia will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Telluride.

Convenience
The GMC Acadia requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Kia Telluride, making it more convenient to drive.

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 GMC Acadia is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Telluride.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Acadia is much wider than the Kia Telluride, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the GMC Acadia, which is slightly longer than the Kia Telluride.

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

Performance
The GMC Acadia has a little more horsepower than the Kia Telluride.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the GMC Acadia transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Kia Telluride.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the GMC Acadia and the Kia Telluride. The GMC Acadia has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Kia Telluride.