2020 Kia Telluride vs 2021 Kia Sportage

2020 Kia Telluride
2020 Kia Telluride
$31,890MSRP
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2021 Kia Sportage
2021 Kia Sportage
$24,090MSRP
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2020 Kia Telluride
$31,890MSRP
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2021 Kia Sportage
$24,090MSRP
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MSRP

$31,890

MSRP

$24,090

Average price

$27,640

Average price

$20,528

Listings

728

Listings

1623
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.5 out of 10
Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Spacious
Cons
  • Irritating transmission
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great warranty
  • Easy-to-use technology
Cons
  • Fairly pedestrian performance
  • Outdated technology
  • Not much cargo space

2020 Kia Telluride Reviews Summary

Usually, when I step out of an SUV and feel great, there's a luxury nameplate on the tailgate. Not this time. The Telluride grabbed me from the moment my white-over-grey test car arrived. And after 500 miles, the Telluride proved how impressive it is against every SUV in the $30,000 to $50,000 range.

Kia hasn't made a truly big SUV since the 2009 Borrego, which it quickly canceled after bad reviews while a nation reeled from record-high gas prices. The smaller Sorento took over as Kia's 3-row SUV, except it wasn't roomy enough for six or seven people (and still isn't). That's not to say we don't like the Sorento—it's one of our highest-rated cars—but for families who want the most space, technology, and amenities, the 2020 Telluride is Kia's new champ.

2021 Kia Sportage Reviews Summary

The 2021 Kia Sportage continues on the scene as a compact crossover competent enough to stand up against a bevy of competitors, particularly when equipped with is turbocharged four-cylinder. But with a new, redesigned Sportage coming in 2023, and a compelling option in the Kia Seltos sitting below it in the lineup, is the 2021 model still worth consideration?
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.8L 291 hp V6

Engine

2.4L 181 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

8

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

291 hp @ 6000 rpm

Horsepower

181 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG City

20

MPG City

23

MPG Highway

26

MPG Highway

30
2020 Kia Telluride
2020 Kia Telluride
$31,890MSRP
Overview
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2021 Kia Sportage
2021 Kia Sportage
$24,090MSRP
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2020 Kia Telluride
$31,890MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2021 Kia Sportage
$24,090MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$31,890
$24,090
Average price
$27,640
$20,528
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.8
4.8
Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

Read full review

7.5 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Spacious
Cons
  • Irritating transmission
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great warranty
  • Easy-to-use technology
Cons
  • Fairly pedestrian performance
  • Outdated technology
  • Not much cargo space
Summary

Usually, when I step out of an SUV and feel great, there's a luxury nameplate on the tailgate. Not this time. The Telluride grabbed me from the moment my white-over-grey test car arrived. And after 500 miles, the Telluride proved how impressive it is against every SUV in the $30,000 to $50,000 range.

Kia hasn't made a truly big SUV since the 2009 Borrego, which it quickly canceled after bad reviews while a nation reeled from record-high gas prices. The smaller Sorento took over as Kia's 3-row SUV, except it wasn't roomy enough for six or seven people (and still isn't). That's not to say we don't like the Sorento—it's one of our highest-rated cars—but for families who want the most space, technology, and amenities, the 2020 Telluride is Kia's new champ.

The 2021 Kia Sportage continues on the scene as a compact crossover competent enough to stand up against a bevy of competitors, particularly when equipped with is turbocharged four-cylinder. But with a new, redesigned Sportage coming in 2023, and a compelling option in the Kia Seltos sitting below it in the lineup, is the 2021 model still worth consideration?
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
3.8L 291 hp V6
2.4L 181 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
8
5
Horsepower
291 hp @ 6000 rpm
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
MPG City
20
23
MPG Highway
26
30
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