2023 GMC Acadia vs. 2024 Kia Telluride Review

Picture of the 2023 GMC Acadia

2023 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $36,800 to $50,600
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2024 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,190 to $53,385
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MPG - City 19 - 22 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 79.0 ft3 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 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 228 - 310 hp 291 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 - 5,500 lbs
Exterior Length 193.4 in 196.9 in
Exterior Width 75.4 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.7 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.6 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 GMC Acadia, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the GMC Acadia and 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). When looking only at MSRP, the GMC Acadia will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Telluride.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Acadia is much slimmer than the Kia Telluride, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the GMC Acadia takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as 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
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Acadia has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Telluride.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia and the Kia Telluride. The GMC Acadia has less cargo space than the Kia Telluride, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.