Kia Telluride AWD
20 MPG The 2027 Kia Telluride AWD is EPA-rated at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 24 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 750 gallons, $2400 a year in fuel, or $0.160 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2020–2027 run it averages 20.6 MPG, falling by 1 MPG over 7 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.150 | $1500 | $2250 | $3000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.175 | $1750 | $2625 | $3500 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.225 | $2250 | $3375 | $4500 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 20 MPG | 18 | 24 | $3100 | 429 | 1 |
| 2025 | 20 MPG | 18 | 23 | $3100 | 442 | 1 |
| 2024 | 20 MPG | 18 | 24 | $3100 | 442 | 1 |
| 2023 | 21 MPG | 18 | 24 | $2950 | 433 | 1 |
| 2022 | 21 MPG | 19 | 24 | $2950 | 429 | 1 |
| 2021 | 21 MPG | 19 | 24 | $2950 | 428 | 1 |
| 2020 | 21 MPG | 19 | 24 | $2950 | 426 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 130 small sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Kia Telluride AWD ranks 115 on current figures, against a class average of 29.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Acura MDX AWD (21), BMW X3 xDrive35i (21), Honda Passport AWD (21), Honda Pilot AWD (21), Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4WD (21).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 429 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Kia Telluride AWD get?
The 2027 Kia Telluride AWD is rated at 20 MPG combined by the EPA — 18 city and 24 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 20.6 MPG, ranging from 20 to 21 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Kia Telluride AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 20 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 750 gallons — roughly $2400 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.160 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2027 model is $3100.
Has the Kia Telluride AWD become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 21 MPG in 2020 to 20 in 2027. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Kia Telluride AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 115 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 29.3 MPG. That is 9.3 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.