Head-to-head
2025 Jeep Wagoneer vs 2025 Kia Telluride
The Jeep Wagoneer wins clearly, 88.8 to 61.2, on fuel & range, performance. The Kia Telluride is ahead on safety.
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2025 Jeep Wagoneer
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer is sold in the U.S. as an electric and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Wagoneer S AWD (Falk…
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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…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Jeep Wagoneer
Clear winThe Jeep Wagoneer wins clearly, 88.8 to 61.2, on fuel & range, performance. The Kia Telluride is ahead on safety.
Fuel & range 2025 Jeep Wagoneer leads by 74.6
Performance 2025 Jeep Wagoneer leads by 30.7
Safety 2025 Kia Telluride leads by 9.4
| Category · weight | 2025 Jeep Wagoneeroverall 88.8 | 2025 Kia Tellurideoverall 61.2 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 25.4 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 74.7 | 84.1 | ||||||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 69.3 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 88.8 | 61.2 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Jeep Wagoneer
Jeep Wagoneer: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Kia Telluride: base trim LX 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 Jeep Wagoneer wins
- It is rated 93 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $3,050).
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (64 against 124 filed with NHTSA).
Where the 2025 Kia Telluride answers
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 79 against 61).
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
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Jeep Wagoneer | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $36,390 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,778 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 3.8L V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda-II |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 291 hp |
| Torque | — | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 8 in |
| Overall height | — | 68.9 in |
| Overall length | — | 197 in |
| Overall width | — | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 87 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 46 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | — | 21 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 178 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 40.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 38.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 42.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 31.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,248 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,134 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 5,776 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | — | Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 19.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 340 mm |
| Front brake type | — | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 305 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 18 in |
| Wheel material | — | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P245/60 R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 18.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 61.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 61.2 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
121 features · differences first, then sharedSafety37 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA) | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | — | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | — | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5) | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C | — | std |
| Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-Dynamic | — | std |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) | — | std |
| Rear side (2nd row) airbags | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | — | std |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | — | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | — | std |
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Driver's knee airbag | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | — | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | — | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert with Ultrasonic Sensors (2nd and 3rd Rows) | — | std |
| Rollover sensor | — | std |
| Side impact sensor | — | std |
| Torque Vectoring Corner Control (TVCC) | — | std |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line | — | std |
Infotainment7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Kia TellurideLX 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 |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | — | std |
| Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU) | — | std |
| USB charging port X5 | — | std |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm | — | std |
| Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob | — | std |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | — | std |
| Power outlets (x3) | — | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down and safety | — | std |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row) | — | std |
| Dual zone automatic temperature control | — | std |
| Rear automatic temperature control | — | std |
| Auto Window Defogger | — | std |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd-row 60/40 split-folding bench seats | — | 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 |
| 2nd-row center armrest with cup holders | — | std |
Interior26 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | — | std |
| Metal paint crashpad trim | — | std |
| Overhead console lamp | — | std |
| Plastic pillar trim | — | std |
| PVC transmission gear shift knob | — | std |
| Standard door scuff plates | — | std |
| Day/night interior rear-view mirror | — | 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 |
Exterior27 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams | — | std |
| 18-inch alloy wheels with silver finish | — | std |
| Acoustic Front Windshield | — | 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 |
| Hidden single exhaust tip | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED positioning lights | — | std |
| Matte black outside mirror lower trim | — | std |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors, heated with integrated LED turn signals | — | std |
| Rear combination lamps (Bulb type) | — | std |
| Satin chrome DLO surround molding | — | std |
| Satin chrome lower door garnish (front and rear) | — | 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 |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Kia TellurideLX 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 |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Kia TellurideLX 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 |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Jeep Wagoneer | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Towing Hitch | — | opt |
| 2-way luggage board | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPJeep Wagoneer
Safety Signal 61 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 9 · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 64 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (44), Service Brakes (18), Forward Collision Avoidance (15)
Top recalls
- high Structure 26V584000 · 97,349 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Electrical System 26V262000 · 20,271 vehicles
- high Structure 26V141000 · 11,767 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V059000 · 456,287 vehicles
- high Structure 25V593000 · 163,735 vehicles
- high Power Train 25V574000 · 75 vehicles
Kia 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
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Jeep Wagoneer | Kia TellurideLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $36,390 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $36,390 – $53,685 13 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Wagoneer S AWD (Falken tire) | Telluride FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 93 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $3,050 |
| EV range | 294 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer or the 2025 Kia Telluride?
The Jeep Wagoneer wins clearly, 88.8 to 61.2, on fuel & range, performance. The Kia Telluride is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer scores 88.8 and the 2025 Kia Telluride 61.2. 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 Jeep Wagoneer or the 2025 Kia Telluride?
2025 Jeep Wagoneer: 4 NHTSA stars, grade D, 9 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 2025 Kia Telluride: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. 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 Jeep Wagoneer and the 2025 Kia Telluride?
Where the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer wins: it is rated 93 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $2,250 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $3,050), and has drawn fewer owner complaints (64 against 124 filed with NHTSA). Where the 2025 Kia Telluride answers: it carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4 and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 79 against 61).