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Kia Telluride Fuel Tank Size
The 2027 Telluride comes as a turbocharged gas SUV and as the Telluride Hybrid, and each has its own tank size. This guide uses the 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026, for tank size, fuel economy, fuel type and drivetrains. Other model years can differ.
19.0 gal.2027 Telluride, every trim
18.2 gal.2027 Telluride Hybrid, every trim
87 octaneregular unleaded or higher
22 mpgEPA combined, gas FWD
How big is the Kia Telluride gas tank?
Kia lists a 19.0-gallon fuel tank for every 2027 Telluride trim, from the LX to the X-Pro SX Prestige, and an 18.2-gallon tank for every 2027 Telluride Hybrid trim. Both take regular unleaded fuel, 87 octane or higher.
2027 Telluride fuel tank size by trim
| 2027 model | Trims | Fuel tank capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Telluride | LX, S, EX, X-Line EX, SX, X-Line SX, X-Pro SX, SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige | 19.0 gallons |
| Telluride Hybrid | EX, SX, X-Line SX, SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige | 18.2 gallons |
From the Fuel Tank Capacity row of the 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026.
You can also see the Telluride and Telluride Hybrid at Michigan City Kia.
How far a Telluride goes on a full tank
| 2027 model and drivetrain | EPA city / hwy / combined | Full-tank range |
|---|---|---|
| Telluride LX, S, EX, SX, FWD | 20 / 26 / 22 mpg | About 418 miles (19.0 gal. x 22 mpg) |
| Telluride S, EX, X-Line EX, X-Line SX, SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige, AWD | 18 / 24 / 20 mpg | About 380 miles (19.0 gal. x 20 mpg) |
| Telluride X-Pro SX, X-Pro SX Prestige, AWD | 17 / 22 / 19 mpg | About 361 miles (19.0 gal. x 19 mpg) |
| Telluride Hybrid EX, FWD | 34 / 36 / 35 mpg | About 637 miles (18.2 gal. x 35 mpg) |
| Telluride Hybrid SX, FWD | 32 / 34 / 33 mpg | About 601 miles (18.2 gal. x 33 mpg) |
| Telluride Hybrid EX, X-Line SX, SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige, AWD | 30 / 32 / 31 mpg | About 564 miles (18.2 gal. x 31 mpg) |
EPA estimates are from the EPA MPG Estimates rows of the 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. The ranges are our arithmetic: tank capacity times the EPA combined rating, rounded. Kia does not list a full-tank range on those pages.
Full-tank figures are estimates for comparison, not a promise of how far you can drive; your range will vary with how and where you drive. Towing a trailer also changes it; see our Telluride towing guide.
2027 Telluride engines and fuel
| 2027 | Telluride | Telluride Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder | 2.5-liter turbo 4-cylinder with full parallel hybrid system |
| Output | 274 hp @ 5,800 rpm; 311 lb.-ft. @ 1,700 to 4,000 rpm | 329 hp; 339 lb.-ft. |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel requirement | Regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher | Regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher |
From the Engine Type, Horsepower, Torque, transmission and Fuel Requirement rows of the 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. Kia lists a 1.65 kWh hybrid battery for the Telluride Hybrid.
For the engine oil the Telluride takes, see our Telluride oil type and capacity guide.
Michigan City Kia service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
From the service department hours in Michigan City Kia's website structured data, November 3, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.
Kia Telluride fuel tank questions
How many gallons does a Kia Telluride hold?
Kia lists a 19.0-gallon fuel tank for all ten 2027 Telluride trims and an 18.2-gallon tank for all five 2027 Telluride Hybrid trims.
How far can a Telluride go on a full tank?
Using Kia's tank sizes and EPA combined ratings, a gas 2027 Telluride works out to about 361 to 418 miles, depending on trim and drivetrain, and a 2027 Telluride Hybrid to about 564 to 637 miles. These are our estimates for comparison; actual range will vary.
What gas does the Telluride take?
Kia lists Regular Unleaded, 87 octane or higher, as the fuel requirement for every 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid trim.
Does the Telluride Hybrid have a smaller tank?
Yes, slightly. Kia lists 18.2 gallons for the 2027 Telluride Hybrid against 19.0 gallons for the gas Telluride. With its higher EPA ratings, the Hybrid still has the longer estimated range on a full tank.
Which Telluride trims are all-wheel drive?
Kia lists the 2027 Telluride LX and SX as front-wheel drive, the S and EX as front- or all-wheel drive, and the X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Pro SX, SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige and X-Pro SX Prestige as all-wheel drive. On the Telluride Hybrid, the EX is front- or all-wheel drive, the SX is front-wheel drive and the X-Line SX, SX Prestige and X-Line SX Prestige are all-wheel drive.
Questions about a Telluride?
Visit Michigan City Kia at 710 E. US Hwy 20 in Michigan City, IN. Our sales team can walk you through the Telluride and Telluride Hybrid, and our service team can help keep your Telluride maintained.
Sources
Fuel tank capacities, EPA estimates, fuel requirement, drivetrains, engines and transmissions are from the 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 3, 2026. Other model years can differ. Full-tank ranges are our arithmetic (tank capacity times EPA combined mpg). Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.
- 2027 Telluride specifications (LX, S, EX, X-Line EX, SX, X-Line SX, X-Pro SX, SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige): fuel tank capacity, EPA MPG estimates FWD and AWD, fuel requirement, layout, engine type, horsepower, torque, transmission, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- 2027 Telluride Hybrid specifications (EX, SX, X-Line SX, SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige): fuel tank capacity, EPA MPG estimates FWD and AWD, fuel requirement, layout, engine type, hybrid battery, horsepower, torque, transmission, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- 2027 Telluride model page: hero image, Kia America, read November 3, 2026
- Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
- Schedule service page, Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
- Kia service center at Michigan City Kia, Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
