Kia Cadenza vs Kia Telluride
Overview | |
Years produced2014-2020 | Years produced2020-2025 |
MSRP$31,990 | MSRP$36,390 |
Listings28 | Listings437 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryThere is nothing particularly wrong with the redesigned 2017 Kia Cadenza. At the same time, there is nothing particularly memorable about this new full-size sedan, either. And it competes within a segment that is increasingly ignored by American car buyers. | |
Reviews SummaryFamily-friendly, midsize three-row SUVs are a favorite of Americans, and nearly every mainstream car company offers one. Kia has three, and the Telluride is the largest of its gas-powered models (the electric-only EV9 is slightly larger). The Telluride debuted in 2020 to critical acclaim and commercial success, and since then has received several updates but not a redesign. We took a 2025 Kia Telluride on a 1,200-mile family road trip to Northern California and Yosemite, and remain impressed with this stylish and capable Kia. Verdict: Aging technology caused some irritation during a five-day road trip in the 2025 Kia Telluride. Otherwise, the Telluride was perfectly suited to long-distance travel–whether rolling down an Interstate, roaming a major city, or romping down trails near a national park. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.3L 290 hp V6 | Engine3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.3L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque253 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm | Horsepower291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space21.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3633 lbs | Curb Weight4134 lbs |
Height57.9 in | Height68.9 in |
Length195.7 in | Length196.9 in |
Width73.6 in | Width78.3 in |
Wheelbase112.4 in | Wheelbase114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1642 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2014-2020 | 2020-2025 |
MSRP | $31,990 | $36,390 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | There is nothing particularly wrong with the redesigned 2017 Kia Cadenza. At the same time, there is nothing particularly memorable about this new full-size sedan, either. And it competes within a segment that is increasingly ignored by American car buyers. | Family-friendly, midsize three-row SUVs are a favorite of Americans, and nearly every mainstream car company offers one. Kia has three, and the Telluride is the largest of its gas-powered models (the electric-only EV9 is slightly larger). The Telluride debuted in 2020 to critical acclaim and commercial success, and since then has received several updates but not a redesign. We took a 2025 Kia Telluride on a 1,200-mile family road trip to Northern California and Yosemite, and remain impressed with this stylish and capable Kia. Verdict: Aging technology caused some irritation during a five-day road trip in the 2025 Kia Telluride. Otherwise, the Telluride was perfectly suited to long-distance travel–whether rolling down an Interstate, roaming a major city, or romping down trails near a national park. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.3L 290 hp V6 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.3L 290 hp V6 | 3.8L 291 hp V6 |
Torque | 253 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm | 291 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 21.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3633 lbs | 4134 lbs |
Height | 57.9 in | 68.9 in |
Length | 195.7 in | 196.9 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 78.3 in |
Wheelbase | 112.4 in | 114.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1642 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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