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2020-2025 Kia Telluride MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 20–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2025. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2020-2025 Kia Telluride at a glance
The 2020-2025 Kia Telluride covers 6 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 20–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2025, costs about $2,920 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl FWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
2020-2025 Kia Telluride by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $2,920–$3,250 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $2,920–$3,250 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,900–$3,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,900–$3,150 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,900–$3,140 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,900–$3,130 | First year |
What the 2025 Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$243
$2,920 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.87
Per 100 miles
$19.47
Five years
$14,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$530more a year
Class median $2,390 a year, MY2025
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Kia Telluride MPG
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,920.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,920 |
| Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl AWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,250 |
2024 Kia Telluride MPG
20–22 MPG · $2,920–$3,250/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,900 to $2,920, $20 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,920 |
| Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl AWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,250 |
2023 Kia Telluride MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,900–$3,180/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,900.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl AWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,180 |
2022 Kia Telluride MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,900–$3,150/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,900.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl AWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,150 |
2021 Kia Telluride MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,900–$3,140/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,900.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl AWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,140 |
2020 Kia Telluride MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,900–$3,130/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.8L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl AWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,130 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl FWD: $3,970 in California and $2,550 in Texas, a $1,420 difference.
- California $3,970
- Washington $3,680
- New York $2,920
- Florida $2,760
- Texas $2,550
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2025 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2020-2025 (ON)
- 2027* (LQ2)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2020-2025 Kia Telluride get?
EPA rates the 2020-2025 Kia Telluride at 20–23 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 23 MPG (20 city, 26 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2020-2025 Kia Telluride?
The Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2024 and 2025.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2020-2025 Kia Telluride?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Kia Telluride per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,920 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,920–$3,250 a year. That is a $330 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2025 Kia Telluride 100 miles?
About $19.47 per 100 miles for the Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.47 and $21.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2025 Kia Telluride more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2025 Kia Telluride compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Telluride 3.8L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,920 a year to fuel, $530 more than the class median of $2,390, and less than 3 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 327 rated small SUV configurations for MY2025, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2025 Kia Telluride different from the 2024 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,920. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2025 against 2 configurations for 2024. See the 2024 Kia Telluride for that year.