2021 Kia Telluride 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.0s
- LX AWD, 291 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 46% of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 86 of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX AWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 291 hp | 262 lb-ft | 4,255 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $34,190 |
| EX AWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 291 hp | 262 lb-ft | 4,255 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $39,590 |
| S AWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 291 hp | 262 lb-ft | 4,354 lb | 134 | 15.0 | 6.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $36,590 |
| SX AWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 291 hp | 262 lb-ft | 4,354 lb | 134 | 15.0 | 6.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $44,390 |
| LX FWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 291 hp | 262 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $32,190 |
| S FWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 291 hp | 262 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $34,590 |
| EX FWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 291 hp | 262 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $37,590 |
| SX FWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 291 hp | 262 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $42,490 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 8 | 291 hp | LX FWD | $32,190 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 8 | LX FWD | $32,190 | 6.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LX FWD: 291 hp, 23 mpg, $32,190. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | RWD | 300 hp | 24 mpg | $32,925 | N/A |
| Toyota Highlander | L FWD | 295 hp | 24 mpg | $35,085 | 6.3 s |
Telluride by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
Same 0-60 time: 6.0 s. More hp per ton: 2021 Kia Telluride.
| Measure | 2021 Kia Telluride | 2021 Hyundai Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | LX AWD | SE AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.0 s | 6.0 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 291 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,255 lb | 4,284 lb |
| hp per ton | 137 | 136 |
| lb per hp | 14.6 | 14.7 |
| MSRP | $34,190 | $34,375 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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