Head-to-head
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2025 Kia Telluride
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 96.6 to 73.5, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range.
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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas large SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Ch…
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The 2025 Kia Telluride is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Telluride FWD, is EPA-rated at 22…
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Kia Telluride
Clear winThe Kia Telluride wins clearly, 96.6 to 73.5, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2025 Kia Telluride leads by 49.5
Safety 2025 Kia Telluride leads by 35.7
Space & cargo 2025 Kia Telluride leads by 23
| Category · weight | 2025 Kia Tellurideoverall 96.6 | 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 73.5 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 95.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 91.9 | 56.2 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 77 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 99.7 | 99.4 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 50.5 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 96.6 | 73.5 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Grand Cherokee: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Kia Telluride: base trim LX FWD · Jeep Grand Cherokee: base trim Laredo FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Kia Telluride wins
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (48.5 points against 24.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 28.
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 79 against 58).
Where the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers
- It costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,050).
- It is rated 23 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $36,390 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,778 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.8L V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda-II | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 variable-valve timing |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 293 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.510:1 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | 68.9 in | 70.8 in |
| Overall length | 197 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in | 77.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 87 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46 cu-ft | 37.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 21 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 178 cu-ft | 145 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.9 in | 39.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.2 in | 39.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.1 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 42.4 in | 38.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.4 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,248 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,134 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,776 lbs | 6,050 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 1,280 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Multi-link independent, coil springs, gas-charged twin-tube coilover shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar | Multi-link, coil spring, twin tube shocks |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | Electric rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.4 ft | 38 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | Vented disc | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Drum-in-hat |
| Rear brake diameter | 305 mm | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | Painted cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P245/60 R18 | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.8 gal | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.2 in | 58 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.3 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
170 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 46 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5) | std | — |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C | std | — |
| Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-Dynamic | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Hill-descent Control (4x4 models only) | std | — |
| Rear side (2nd row) airbags | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Advanced Brake Assist | — | std |
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring | — | std |
| Electric-park brake with safe hold | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| ParkView rear backup camera — includes ParkSense rear park assist system | — | std |
| Rain brake support | — | std |
| Ready Alert Braking | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert with Ultrasonic Sensors (2nd and 3rd Rows) | std | — |
| Rollover sensor | std | — |
| Security alarm | — | std |
| Side impact sensor | std | — |
| Switch-activated electric park brake | — | std |
| Torque Vectoring Corner Control (TVCC) | std | — |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | std | std |
| Full-Speed Collision Warning with Active Braking and Pedestrian Detection | std | std |
| Full-Speed Collision Warning with Active Braking and Pedestrian Detection | std | std |
| Rear Cross Path detection | std | std |
| Advanced multistage, driver and front passenger | std | std |
| Advanced side-curtain | std | std |
| Advanced supplemental front-seat side air bags | std | std |
| LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist | std | std |
| LaneSense Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist | std | std |
| Child Seat Anchor System (LATCH) | std | std |
| ParkSense rear park assist with reverse stop | std | std |
| Trailer-sway control | std | std |
| Auto high-beam headlamp control system | std | std |
| Driver's side inflatable knee bolster | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) — includes vehicle stability management system, Electronic Roll Mitigation, all-speed traction control, Brake Assist and four-channel antilock brake system | std | std |
| Four-wheel Antilock Brakes | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist | std | std |
| Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire-pressure monitoring | std | std |
Infotainment13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice activation controls | std | — |
| 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation, MAP OTA, Quiet Mode, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Radio, SIRIUS XM, Voice Recognition, Bluetooth (with Multi-Bluetooth function), Rear View Camera and TMU | std | — |
| 6 speakers including 2 tweeter speakers | std | — |
| Electronic paddle shifters | — | std |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Six speakers: two instrument panel-mounted with 2.5-in. tweeters, two front-door 6-in. by 9-in. full-range speakers and two rear-door 6.5-in. full-range speakers | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | std | — |
| Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU) | std | — |
| Type A and Type C ports (six total) | — | std |
| Uconnect 5 — includes 8.4-in. digital touchscreen, AM/FM, Aux/USB, integrated voice command with Bluetooth, voice text reply, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, HD radio, Amazon Alexa compatible, SiriusXM 360L, Firmware OTA and dual phone connectivity | — | std |
| USB charging port X5 | std | — |
| Wireless charging pad (included in Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
Convenience11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm | std | — |
| Remote start system — control integrated into key fob, radio frequency system with 300-ft. range (included with Lux Tech Group) | std | opt |
| 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (packaged with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Front power windows with driver one-touch up/down, front-passenger one-touch down | — | std |
| Passive Entry — two-door, front driver and passenger | — | std |
| Power liftgate with programmable height feature (packaged with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Power second-row windows | — | std |
| 12-volt, two auxiliary power outlets (front console and cargo area) | — | std |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | std | — |
| Power outlets (x3) | std | — |
| Power windows with auto up/down and safety | std | — |
| Manual | std | std |
Climate6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-zone automatic front temperature control with single-zone rear | — | std |
| Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row) | std | — |
| Dual zone automatic temperature control | std | — |
| Premium air filtration system | — | std |
| Rear automatic temperature control | std | — |
| Auto Window Defogger | std | — |
Seating10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd-row 60/40 split-folding bench seats | std | — |
| Heated front (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Power eight-way driver and manual front-passenger with driver lumbar adjuster | — | std |
| SynTex (Synthetic Leather) seating trim | std | — |
| 1-touch slide and fold for 3rd row Ingress/Egress | std | — |
| 2nd-row one-touch slide and fold | std | — |
| 2nd-row remote folding buttons (in cargo area) | std | — |
| Cloth seats | — | std |
| Second-row folding seats | — | std |
| 2nd-row center armrest with cup holders | std | — |
Interior32 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated (included with Lux Tech Group on Laredo models) | — | opt |
| 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter cluster | std | — |
| 2nd row lamp | std | — |
| Cargo lamp | std | — |
| Chrome interior door handles | std | — |
| Front seatback hooks | std | — |
| Full-color frameless 10.25-in. digital gauge cluster with customizable menus and memory | — | std |
| Full-length front-row floor console with two illuminated cup holders, two-tier armrest storage and front bin for storage of two wireless devices | — | std |
| Interior LED lighting with daytime/nighttime settings | — | std |
| Leather-wrapped with audio, speed, Electronic Vehicle Information Center, voice recognition and adaptive cruise control | std | — |
| Metal paint crashpad trim | std | — |
| Overhead console lamp | std | — |
| Overhead front console with two LED map lamps, sunglasses storage bin, SOS emergency controls and power sunroof/sunshade controls (if equipped) | — | std |
| Plastic pillar trim | std | — |
| PVC transmission gear shift knob | std | — |
| Standard door scuff plates | std | — |
| Steering wheel — Techno-leather wrapped with audio, speed, Electronic Vehicle Information Center, voice recognition and adaptive cruise control | — | std |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel/column, all manual | — | std |
| Floor console with center armrest, cup holders, side handles and storage box | std | — |
| Synthetic leather wrapped door armrest | std | — |
| Carpet Floor Mats | opt | — |
| Cloth headliner trim | std | — |
| Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Front seatback pockets | std | — |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | std | — |
| Trip computer | std | — |
| Carpet flooring | std | — |
| Cloth sunvisor | std | — |
| Front and rear side door pockets | std | — |
| Rheostat | std | — |
| Standard door scuff plates | std | — |
| Standard Pedals | std | — |
| Rearview, day/night setting | std | std |
Exterior37 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Single-pane power with express open/close and comfort-stop features | — | opt |
| LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams | std | — |
| 18-inch alloy wheels with silver finish | std | — |
| Acoustic Front Windshield | std | — |
| Automatic headlamps | — | std |
| Black front bumper side air duct garnish | std | — |
| Black insert with satin chrome surround trim (a-type design) radiator grille | std | — |
| Black wheel arch and side sill lower molding | std | — |
| Body-color outside door handles | std | — |
| Body-color with silver accent trim and non-painted lower and side plastic trim bumpers | std | — |
| Conventional wiper blades | std | — |
| Door handles — body color | — | std |
| Front wiper system — speed-sensitive, variable/intermittent | — | std |
| Front, rain-sensing automatic (included with Lux Tech Group) | — | opt |
| Fuel filler door — capless | — | std |
| Hidden single exhaust tip | std | — |
| LED positioning lights | std | — |
| Liftgate spoiler — Gloss Black with LED center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Matte black outside mirror lower trim | std | — |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors, heated with integrated LED turn signals | std | — |
| Premium LED reflector headlamps with integrated daytime running lamps (amber color) and LED taillamps | — | std |
| Rear combination lamps (Bulb type) | std | — |
| Rear wiper with fixed intermittent and continuous speeds and washer | — | std |
| Roof rack — MIC black rails with bright stainless insert | — | std |
| Satin chrome DLO surround molding | std | — |
| Satin chrome lower door garnish (front and rear) | std | — |
| Single exhaust system | — | std |
| Single muffler, Regular type | std | — |
| Auto light control (ALC) | std | — |
| Privacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate Glass | std | — |
| Rear windshield defroster | std | — |
| Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield | std | — |
| Body-color rear spoiler | std | — |
| LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoiler | std | — |
| Mud guards | opt | — |
| Temporary spare wheel tire | std | — |
| Low washer fluid warning system | std | — |
| Premium LED reflector headlamps with integrated daytime running lamps (amber color) and LED taillamps | std | std |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| AWD Modes: AWD Lock and Snow modes | opt | — |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS): Comfort / Eco / Sport and Smart modes | std | — |
| Quadra-Trac I full-time single-speed 4WD (4x4 models only) | — | std |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | std | — |
| McPherson struts and stabilizer bar front suspension | std | — |
| Multi-link independent and stabilizer bar rear suspension | std | — |
| Normal duty suspension | — | std |
| Rear load-leveling (included with Trailer-tow Group) | — | opt |
Cargo2 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2-way luggage board | std | — |
| Carpeted cargo area — includes storage tray and four cargo tie-down loops in floor, driver's side storage bin, 12-volt auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Trailer-tow Group I — includes Class IV hitch receiver, four- and seven-pin wiring harness, rear load-leveling suspension and full-size spare tire | opt | opt |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia Telluride
Safety Signal 79 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 124 · 3 crashes · 2 fires
Most complained about Engine (50), Visibility/Wiper (22), Unspecified (22)
Top recalls
- high Seats 26V105000 · 85,515 vehicles
- high Tires 25V745000 · 45 vehicles
- high Structure 25V494000 · 201,149 vehicles
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Safety Signal 58 F
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 5 · 2 critical · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 122 · 14 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (47), Unspecified (33), Engine (32)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Engine 25V766000 · 117,904 vehicles · filed unfixed
- critical Electrical System 25V741000 · 320,068 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V328000 · 419,035 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V576000 · 91,787 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V559000 · 201,975 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $36,390 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $36,390 – $53,685 13 trims | — 6 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Telluride FWD | Grand Cherokee 4xe |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $2,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Kia Telluride or the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 96.6 to 73.5, on tech & comfort, safety, space & cargo. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Kia Telluride scores 96.6 and the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 73.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Kia Telluride or the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2025 Kia Telluride: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 5 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Kia Telluride and the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2025 Kia Telluride wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (48.5 points against 24.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 28, and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 79 against 58). Where the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers: it costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,050) and is rated 23 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.