Chevrolet Traverse vs Kia Telluride (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$4,390

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Traverse LT FWD vs Telluride LX FWD
Measure	Traverse	Telluride	Winner
MSRP + destination	$42,195	$37,805	Telluride
Horsepower	328 hp	291 hp	Traverse
Torque	326 lb-ft	262 lb-ft	Traverse
MPG combined	23 mpg	22 mpg	Traverse
Cargo, max	97.6 cu ft	87.0 cu ft	Traverse
Cargo, seats up	22.9 cu ft	21.0 cu ft	Traverse
Rear legroom	41.5 in	42.4 in	Telluride
Front legroom	44.3 in	41.4 in to 44.1 in	N/A
Length	204.5 in	196.9 in	Not scored
Width	79.6 in	78.3 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,793 lb	4,134 lb to 4,343 lb	N/A
Towing	5,000 lb	5,000 lb	About the same
Seats	7	8	Telluride
Ground clearance	6.8 in	8.0 in	Telluride
0-60 mph	6.5 s estimate	N/A	N/A
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	5 yr / 60,000 mi	Telluride

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Traverse LT FWD $40,700	Telluride S AWD $41,390	$690
Telluride LX FWD $36,390	Traverse LT FWD $40,700	$4,310

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Telluride costs $3,935 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Traverse wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.