Kia Telluride MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Kia Telluride MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2020 to 2027.
Telluride MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 18 configurations of the Telluride across gas and hybrid versions. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
Telluride MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Telluride configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Telluride Fuel Economy Changed
Most years look a lot like the one before. These are the years where the EPA numbers moved in a way that matters if you're shopping for a used Telluride.
- 2027: The first hybrid Telluride shows up in the EPA data, rated at up to 35 MPG combined.
How the Telluride Compares
The EPA rated 78 small SUVs for 2025. The best Telluride version, at 22 MPG combined, ties for 69th with 4 other models of 78. Combined ratings in the class run from 20 to 53 MPG, with a median of 26.5. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia Niro | 53 MPG |
| 2 | Kia Sportage | 43 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG |
| 4 | Honda CR-V | 40 MPG |
| 5 | Ford Escape | 39 MPG |
| 69 | Kia Telluride | 22 MPG |
What Does a Telluride Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Telluride, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Telluride MPG Questions
Which Telluride year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2027 Telluride FE Hybrid holds the top EPA rating at 35 MPG combined (34 city, 36 highway). Among 2025 models, the Telluride FWD is rated at 22 MPG combined.
What's the best gas mileage from a non-hybrid Telluride?
The 2020 to 2023 Telluride FWD with the 3.8L 6-cylinder and front-wheel drive is rated at 23 MPG combined (20 city, 26 highway).
Is there still a gas-only Telluride?
Yes. The 2025 Telluride lineup includes 2 gas-only versions, rated 20 to 22 MPG combined.
Does all-wheel drive hurt Telluride fuel economy?
Yes, noticeably. On the 2027 Telluride hybrid, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 35 MPG combined and the best all-wheel drive version at 31 MPG.
Why doesn't my Telluride match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
This page was built by Cedrick Reese from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, which holds 18 ratings for the Kia Telluride from 2020 to 2027. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov