2021 Kia Telluride mpg
Combined mpg, LX FWD
23mpg
- 20 city, 26 highway.
- Top 51% of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 8 trims: 21 to 23 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 3.8L 6cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 23 | 18.8 | 432 | $1,670 |
| S FWD | 3.8L 6cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 23 | 18.8 | 432 | $1,670 |
| EX FWD | 3.8L | FWD | 20 | 26 | 23 | 18.8 | 432 | $1,670 |
| SX FWD | 3.8L | FWD | 20 | 26 | 23 | 18.8 | 432 | $1,670 |
| LX AWD | 3.8L | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 18.8 | 395 | $1,829 |
| S AWD | 3.8L | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 18.8 | 395 | $1,829 |
| EX AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 18.8 | 395 | $1,829 |
| SX AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 18.8 | 395 | $1,829 |
Fuel cost
LX FWD, 23 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,670
- Per month
- $139
- Per mile
- 13.9 cents
- Fill the tank
- $60.16
- Top trim: SX AWD. $1,829 a year. $159 more than the LX FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.8 | $12.31 |
| 300 miles | 11.5 | $36.92 |
| 500 miles | 19.2 | $61.54 |
| 1,000 miles | 38.5 | $123 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $121
- Per year
- $1,447
- Miles a month
- 867
LX FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 23 mpg good? No. Beats 43% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia Telluride | LX FWD | 23 mpg | |
| 2021 Hyundai Palisade | SE FWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe | SE FWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Honda Pilot | LX 2WD | 23 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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