Does the 2025 Kia Telluride need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the LX FWD.
- All 13 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $327 more a year.
- 56% of 148 SUVs (2025) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 3.8L 6cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| S FWD | 3.8L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| S AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| EX FWD | 3.8L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| EX AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SX FWD | 3.8L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| EX X-Line AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| EX X-Pro AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SX AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SX X-Line AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SX-Prestige AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SX-Prestige X-Line AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SX-Prestige X-Pro AWD | 3.8L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Telluride | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2025 Hyundai Palisade | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2025 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2025 Kia Carnival | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2025 Honda Pilot | Sport 2WD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree