2025 Kia Telluride vs. 2025 Volvo XC90 Review

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2025 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,390 to $53,685
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2025 Volvo
XC90

MSRP*: $57,400 to $70,600
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG 20 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 26 MPG 26 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 87.0 ft3 65.5 ft3
Engine
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 295-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 291 hp 247 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 - 5,500 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 196.9 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Telluride than in the Volvo XC90. The Kia Telluride offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC90, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
The Volvo XC90 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). Clearly, the Kia Telluride is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC90, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Kia Telluride is a little narrower than the Volvo XC90, 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 Kia Telluride takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volvo XC90.

Handling
The Kia Telluride has a smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC90, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Kia Telluride will do just as well as the Volvo XC90, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Kia Telluride and the Volvo XC90.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Kia Telluride doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volvo XC90.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Telluride and the Volvo XC90. With the Kia Telluride, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC90.