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2027 Kia Telluride MPG & Fuel Cost
6 configurations · 19–35 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2027 Kia Telluride at a glance
The 2027 Kia Telluride has 6 configurations in the EPA database, rated 19–35 MPG combined. The most efficient is the FE Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD at 35 MPG, which costs about $1,880 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $1,880 to $3,470, a $1,590 difference. The Telluride 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs less to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations rated for MY2027 (class median $3,160 a year).
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (6 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
What the 2027 Telluride 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$246
$2,950 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.92
Per 100 miles
$19.67
Five years
$14,750
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$210less a year
Class median $3,160 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Kia Telluride MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (6 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,950 |
| Telluride 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,200 |
| X-Pro | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,470 |
Hybrid configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 34 | 36 | 35 | $1,880 |
| Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 32 | 34 | 33 | $2,000 |
| Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 30 | 32 | 31 | $2,110 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Telluride 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $4,010 in California and $2,570 in Texas, a $1,440 difference.
- California $4,010
- Washington $3,720
- New York $2,950
- Florida $2,790
- Texas $2,570
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2020-2025 (ON)
- 2027* (LQ2)
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2027 Kia Telluride compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2020-2025 Kia Telluride) is rated 20–23 MPG combined and costs $2,900–$3,250 a year to fuel; the 2027 model is rated 19–35 MPG and costs $1,880–$3,470 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2027 Kia Telluride get?
EPA rates the 2027 Kia Telluride at 19–35 MPG combined across 6 configurations. The most efficient, the FE Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 35 MPG combined (34 city / 36 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 19–22 MPG; Hybrid: 31–35 MPG.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Kia Telluride per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Telluride 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,950 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $1,880–$3,470 a year. That is a $1,590 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Kia Telluride 100 miles?
About $19.67 per 100 miles for the Telluride 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $12.53 and $23.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Kia Telluride more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Telluride 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 20 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2027 Kia Telluride compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Telluride 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,950 a year to fuel, $210 less than the class median of $3,160, and less than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 184 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Kia Telluride hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (FE Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD) is rated 35 MPG against 22 MPG for the best gas version (Telluride 2.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD), 13 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $1,880 versus $2,950 a year, a saving of $1,070.