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Kia Telluride MPG: Gas and Hybrid by Trim

The 2027 Telluride comes with a 2.5-liter turbo gas engine or, for the first time, a 2.5-liter turbo hybrid, with front-wheel drive on some trims and all-wheel drive on others. Its fuel economy depends on which powertrain, drive and trim you choose. This guide uses the 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid pages and specifications on kia.com and the 2027 Telluride records on fueleconomy.gov, all read November 2, 2026. Other model years can differ.

Tan Kia Telluride SUV driving on a curving mountain road with autumn trees behind it
Kia Telluride. Image: Kia America
35 mpgcombined, 2027 Telluride Hybrid EX FWD
22 mpgcombined, Telluride gas FWD (20 with AWD)
637 mitotal range Kia lists for the Hybrid EX FWD
19.0 galfuel tank, Telluride gas (18.2 Hybrid)

What MPG does a Kia Telluride get?

Kia lists EPA estimates for the 2027 Telluride with the 274-hp 2.5-liter turbo engine of 20 city, 26 highway and 22 combined mpg with front-wheel drive and 18/24/20 with all-wheel drive; the X-Pro SX and X-Pro SX Prestige are rated 17/22/19. The 2027 Telluride Hybrid is rated 34/36/35 for the EX FWD, 32/34/33 for the SX FWD and 30/32/31 for the AWD Hybrid trims. Kia says ratings are based on EPA estimates and that actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle's condition.

2027 Telluride gas MPG by trim

2027 Telluride (2.5L turbo gas)FWD (city / hwy / combined)AWD (city / hwy / combined)
LX20 / 26 / 22Not available
S, EX20 / 26 / 2218 / 24 / 20
SX20 / 26 / 22Not available
X-Line EX, X-Line SX, SX Prestige, X-Line SX PrestigeNot available18 / 24 / 20
X-Pro SX, X-Pro SX PrestigeNot available17 / 22 / 19

From the EPA Mileage Ratings and Layout rows of the 2027 Telluride specifications and trim comparison on kia.com, read November 2, 2026.

Front-wheel drive is rated 2 combined mpg higher than all-wheel drive, and the X-Pro trims, which Kia lists with 18-inch all-terrain tires, are rated 1 combined mpg below the other AWD trims. You can also see the Telluride at Michigan City Kia.

2027 Telluride Hybrid MPG by trim

2027 Telluride HybridFWD (city / hwy / combined)AWD (city / hwy / combined)
EX34 / 36 / 3530 / 32 / 31
SX32 / 34 / 33Not available
X-Line SX, SX Prestige, X-Line SX PrestigeNot available30 / 32 / 31

From the EPA Mileage Ratings and Layout rows of the 2027 Telluride Hybrid specifications and trim comparison and the fuel economy disclaimers on kia.com, read November 2, 2026.

Every all-wheel-drive Telluride Hybrid shares the same 31 combined mpg rating. You can also see the Telluride Hybrid at Michigan City Kia.

What fueleconomy.gov lists

fueleconomy.gov listingCity / highway / combined mpgTransmissionFuel
Telluride FWD (2.5 L turbo)20 / 26 / 22Automatic (S8)Regular
Telluride AWD (2.5 L turbo)18 / 24 / 20Automatic (S8)Regular
Telluride X-Pro (2.5 L turbo, AWD)17 / 22 / 19Automatic (S8)Regular
Telluride FE Hybrid (FWD)34 / 36 / 35Automatic (AM-S6)Regular
Telluride Hybrid FWD32 / 34 / 33Automatic (AM-S6)Regular
Telluride Hybrid AWD30 / 32 / 31Automatic (AM-S6)Regular

From the 2027 Kia Telluride records on fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy and EPA), records 50421, 50436, 50586, 50423, 50422 and 50437, read November 2, 2026.

The fueleconomy.gov ratings match Kia's figures. The FE Hybrid listing carries the same 34/36/35 rating Kia gives the Hybrid EX FWD, and the Hybrid FWD listing the same 32/34/33 rating Kia gives the Hybrid SX FWD.

Telluride fuel tank, fuel and range

19.0-gallon tank (gas)

Kia lists a 19.0-gallon fuel tank for every 2027 Telluride gas trim.

18.2-gallon tank (Hybrid)

Kia lists an 18.2-gallon fuel tank for every 2027 Telluride Hybrid trim.

Hybrid EX FWD: up to 637 miles

Kia says the Telluride Hybrid offers up to 637 miles of total range with EPA-estimated 35 combined mpg on the EX FWD, based on the range listed at fueleconomy.gov, which assumes a full tank and that all of the fuel is used before refueling.

Regular unleaded

Kia lists regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher, for the gas and Hybrid Telluride. Fueleconomy.gov lists start-stop on all six 2027 Telluride listings.

From the 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid specifications and range disclaimer on kia.com and the 2027 Telluride records on fueleconomy.gov, read November 2, 2026. Kia says actual range will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle's condition.

Telluride engines

2027 TellurideEngineOutputTransmission
Telluride (gas)Turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder274 hp @ 5,800 rpm, 311 lb.-ft. @ 1,700-4,000 rpm8-speed automatic
Telluride Hybrid2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder and full parallel hybrid system329 hp, 339 lb.-ft.6-speed automatic

From the engine and transmission rows of the 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid specifications on kia.com, read November 2, 2026. Kia lists a 1.65 kWh hybrid battery for every Telluride Hybrid trim.

What affects your Telluride's MPG

Kia's fuel economy disclaimer says actual mileage will vary with:

  • Options, such as the drive and trim (compare the ratings above).
  • Driving conditions.
  • Driving habits.
  • Your vehicle's condition.

Kia also says Telluride Hybrid FWD trims have a higher MPG rating because they send power to the front wheels only, while AWD trims add traction by powering all four wheels, which can slightly reduce fuel efficiency. Want your Telluride checked? You can schedule service online, look up the right oil in our Telluride oil type and capacity guide, and see what it can pull in our Telluride towing guide.

Michigan City Kia service hours

DaysHours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
SundayClosed

From Michigan City Kia's website, November 2, 2026. The website lists Sunday as closed. Holiday hours can differ.

Kia Telluride MPG questions

What MPG does the 2027 Kia Telluride get?

Kia lists EPA estimates for the 2027 Telluride with the 2.5-liter turbo engine of 20 city, 26 highway and 22 combined mpg with front-wheel drive and 18 city, 24 highway and 20 combined mpg with all-wheel drive. The X-Pro SX and X-Pro SX Prestige are rated 17/22/19. Kia says actual mileage will vary.

What is the Telluride Hybrid MPG?

Kia lists EPA estimates for the 2027 Telluride Hybrid of 34 city, 36 highway and 35 combined mpg for the EX FWD, 32/34/33 for the SX FWD and 30/32/31 for the all-wheel-drive Hybrid trims.

Which Telluride gets the best gas mileage?

The 2027 Telluride Hybrid EX with front-wheel drive, at an EPA-estimated 35 combined mpg. Kia says it offers up to 637 miles of total range, based on the range listed at fueleconomy.gov.

How big is the Telluride gas tank?

Kia lists a 19.0-gallon fuel tank for every 2027 Telluride gas trim and an 18.2-gallon tank for every 2027 Telluride Hybrid trim.

Does the Telluride take regular gas?

Yes. Kia lists regular unleaded, 87 octane or higher, for the 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid, and fueleconomy.gov lists regular gasoline for each 2027 Telluride listing.

Do you have to plug in the Telluride Hybrid?

No. Kia says you never need to plug in the Telluride Hybrid, because energy captured during deceleration and braking, called regenerative braking, is converted into electric power for the battery.

Sources

EPA fuel economy by trim and drive, fuel tank capacities, fuel requirement, engines, output, transmissions, hybrid battery energy, the Hybrid range statement and Kia's Hybrid FAQs are from the 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid pages and specifications on kia.com, read November 2, 2026. Fueleconomy.gov ratings, fuel type, transmission and start-stop are from the 2027 Kia Telluride records on fueleconomy.gov, read the same day. Other model years can differ. Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.

  1. 2027 Telluride specifications and trim comparison: EPA mpg by trim and drive, layout, fuel tank capacity, fuel requirement, engine, horsepower, torque, transmission, tires, Kia America, read November 2, 2026
  2. 2027 Telluride Hybrid specifications and trim comparison: EPA mpg by trim and drive, layout, fuel tank capacity, fuel requirement, engine, hybrid battery energy, horsepower, torque, transmission, Kia America, read November 2, 2026
  3. 2027 Telluride Hybrid: fuel economy disclaimers by trim, FAQs (plugging in, MPG by trim), Kia America, read November 2, 2026
  4. 2027 Telluride: Hybrid total range statement and range disclaimer; image, Kia America, read November 2, 2026
  5. 2027 Kia Telluride FWD, AWD, X-Pro, FE Hybrid, Hybrid FWD and Hybrid AWD: EPA city, highway and combined mpg, fuel type, transmission, start-stop (records 50421, 50436, 50586, 50423, 50422, 50437; link opens record 50421), fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA), read November 2, 2026
  6. Address and service hours (structured data), Michigan City Kia, November 2, 2026
  7. Service department hours list, Michigan City Kia, November 2, 2026
  8. Kia service center at Michigan City Kia, Michigan City Kia, November 2, 2026