2024 BMW X3 vs. 2024 Kia Telluride Review

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2024 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $46,900 to $61,900
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2024 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,190 to $53,385
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MPG - City 21 - 23 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 62.7 ft3 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 248-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 382-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 248 - 382 hp 291 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 - 5,500 lbs
Exterior Length 185.9 in 196.9 in
Exterior Width 74.4 - 74.7 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.4 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Head Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 39.1 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 BMW X3, 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 BMW X3 and the Kia Telluride.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X3 as you will with the Kia Telluride, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 BMW X3 is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Telluride.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X3 is much slimmer than the Kia Telluride, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Telluride.

Handling
The BMW X3 has the same turning radius as the Kia Telluride, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The BMW X3 has a little less horsepower than the Kia Telluride.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the BMW X3 and the Kia Telluride are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The BMW X3 has less seating than the Kia Telluride, making the Kia Telluride the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X3 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Telluride.