2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2025 Kia Telluride Review

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2025 Jeep
Grand Cherokee

MSRP*: $37,035 to $58,560
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2025 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,390 to $53,685
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MPG - City 19 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 MPG 23 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 70.8 ft3 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 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 293 hp 291 hp
Towing Capacity 6,200 lbs 5,000 - 5,500 lbs
Exterior Length 193.5 in 196.9 in
Exterior Width 77.5 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.4 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Kia Telluride.

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Jeep Grand Cherokee will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Telluride.

Dimensions
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a little narrower than the Kia Telluride, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. When looking at overall length, the Jeep Grand Cherokee takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Telluride.

Handling
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a smaller turning radius than the Kia Telluride, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Jeep Grand Cherokee, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Kia Telluride. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Kia Telluride.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Kia Telluride are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has less seating than the Kia Telluride, making the Kia Telluride the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Telluride.