Head-to-head
2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2027 Kia Telluride
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 93.3 to 77.6, on fuel & range, space & cargo, safety. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance.
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2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Cherokee 2WD, is EPA-…
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The 2027 Kia Telluride is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Telluride FE Hybrid, i…
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Verdict · default weights
2027 Kia Telluride
Clear winThe Kia Telluride wins clearly, 93.3 to 77.6, on fuel & range, space & cargo, safety. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance.
Fuel & range 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 34.4
Space & cargo 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 25.8
Safety 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 5.2
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Tellurideoverall 93.3 | 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokeeoverall 77.6 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 65.6 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 84.3 | 79.1 | ||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 100 | 74.2 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 94.4 | 95.9 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 93.3 | 77.6 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Kia Telluride: base trim LX FWD · Jeep Grand Cherokee: base trim Laredo 2WD. 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 2027 Kia Telluride wins
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 6.
- It costs $1,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,900 against $2,900).
- It is rated 35 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 79).
- It carries 138 hp per ton against 125.
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
54 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors | 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 274 hp | 293 hp |
| Torque | 311 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 | 3.51:1 | 3.45:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 8.4 in |
| Overall height | 69.5 in | 70.8 in |
| Overall length | 199 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in | 77.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 89.3 cu-ft | 70.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.7 cu-ft | 37.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.3 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 181 cu-ft | 145 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.2 in | 39.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.4 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 41.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 43 in | 38.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,420 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,381 lbs | 4,238 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,063 lbs | 6,050 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 1,280 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | McPherson Strut, Stabilizer and High-Performance Dampers | Multi-link independent front suspension, coil springs, gas-charged, twintube coilover shock absorbers, all-aluminum arms and knuckles |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link and High-Performance Dampers | Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, twin tube shocks, all-aluminum arms and knuckles |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Electric rack-and-pinion steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.6 ft | 38 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm | 354 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Drum-in-hat |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | Painted cast aluminum |
| Wheel width | 8 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P235/65 R18 | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Kia Connect | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months | — |
| 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
127 features · differences first, then sharedSafety37 differ · 40 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit | std | — |
| 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 | — |
| Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA2) | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | — |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| Front center airbag (Between driver and front passenger) | 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 Occupant Alert with Radar Sensors (2nd and 3rd Rows) | 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) (x4) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) | std | — |
| Rear side (2nd row) airbags | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | std | — |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| Brakes: Electric boost, front 13.94 x 1.10 vented disc / rear 13.78 x 0.87 vented disc | — | std |
| Driver's knee airbag | std | — |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | — |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Parking Brake Type: Drum-in-hat | — | std |
| Rollover sensor | std | — |
| Side impact sensor | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line | std | — |
| All-speed Traction Control | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Four-wheel Antilock Brakes | std | std |
Infotainment8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation and ccNC, Wireless Apple CarPlay TM, Android Auto TM, Sirus XM and Bluetooth | std | — |
| Dual Wireless phone charger | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | — |
| 8 speaker sound system | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice activation controls | std | — |
| USB-C Ports: 7 Total — 1 Data and Charging (Front Row) and 6 Charging (2 in each row) | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | std | — |
| Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU) | std | — |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm | std | — |
| Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob | std | — |
| Manual liftgate | std | — |
| 12V Power outlets (x3) | std | — |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | std | — |
| Power windows with auto up/down and safety | std | — |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-zone (Driver, Front Passenger and Rear) automatic temperature control | std | — |
| Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row) | std | — |
| Auto Window Defogger | std | — |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row Bench Seats: 60:40 Split with 1-Touch, Tilt + Slide (Pass. Side), Fold + Slide (Driver Side) | std | — |
| Cloth Upper Seat Back + SynTex Lower seating trim | std | — |
| 6-way Manual Driver Seat | std | — |
| 2nd-row remote folding buttons (in cargo area) | std | — |
| 6-way Manual Passenger Seat | std | — |
| 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders | std | — |
Interior25 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter driver cluster | std | — |
| SynTex with genuine stitching steering wheel | std | — |
| Day/night interior rear-view mirror | std | — |
| Floor console with center armrest, cup holders, side handles and storage box | std | — |
| LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescopic steering column | std | — |
| SynTex leather wrapped door armrest | std | — |
| Carpet Floor Mats | opt | — |
| Cloth A/B pillar trim | std | — |
| Cloth headliner trim | std | — |
| Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Front seatback pockets | std | — |
| Hydrographics interior trim | std | — |
| LED 2nd row lamp | std | — |
| LED 3rd row lamp | std | — |
| LED cargo lamp | std | — |
| LED overhead console lamp | 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 and cargo scuff plates | std | — |
| Standard Pedals | std | — |
Exterior24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels A-Type | std | — |
| LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams | std | — |
| Body-color, heated and powered outside mirrors with turn signals | std | — |
| Acoustic Front Windshield | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | — |
| LED rear combination lamps | std | — |
| Outside door handles: Flush, Auto-Pop Out Type, Body Colored | std | — |
| Tires: 245/70R17 Goodyear Fortera HL All-Season | — | std |
| Wheels: 17 x 8 Painted cast aluminum in Fine Silver | — | std |
| Auto light control (ALC) | std | — |
| Gloss black radiator grille with Matte Black inserts and Dark Metal Bumper Garnish | std | — |
| Lower Grille/Front Bumper: Body-color with gloss black and dark metal | 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 | — |
| Dark metal Side Sill and D-Pillar Accent | std | — |
| Gloss black Upper DLO & Beltline | std | — |
| Hidden single muffler | std | — |
| LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoiler | std | — |
| Matte Black outer wheel arches and Gloss-Black inner arches | std | — |
| Mud guards | opt | — |
| Temporary spare wheel tire | std | — |
| Low washer fluid warning system | std | — |
Powertrain8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My Drive | std | — |
| Engine: 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 (Standard) | — | std |
| EPA Fuel Economy 19/26/22 mpg (city/hwy/combined) — 2WD and 4WD (V-6) | — | std |
| Rear Differential: Optional Electronic Limited Slip | — | opt |
| Transfer Case: MP3015C — Single-speed electronically shifted, Full-time active 4WD | — | opt |
| Transfer Case: MP3028C — Two-speed electronically shifted, 4x4 Low (Lock), Neutral; full-time active 4x4 | — | opt |
| Transmission: TorqueFlite 8HP70 Automatic, Eight-Speed Overdrive (Standard) | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension: Multi-link independent, coil springs, gas-charged twintube coilover shock absorbers, all-aluminum arms and knuckles | — | std |
| Rear Suspension: Multi-link, coil spring, twin tube shocks (including load leveling for towing), all-aluminum arms and knuckles | — | std |
| Steering: Electric rack-and-pinion | — | std |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Towing Hitch | opt | — |
| Tow Mode: Optimizes Towing Performance | std | — |
| Luggage Tray Cover, Foldable | std | — |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight: 6,200 lbs. — 2WD and 4WD | — | std |
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 45 · 4 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Power Train (10), Seat Belts (8), Unspecified (7)
Top recalls
- high Seat Belts 26V356000 · 6,264 vehicles
- high Seats 26V173000 · 568 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 26V135000 · 14,870 vehicles
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia TellurideLX FWD | Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,190 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $39,190 – $56,790 12 trims | — 10 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Telluride FE Hybrid | Grand Cherokee 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 35 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,900 | $2,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 10 yr / 100,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Telluride or the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 93.3 to 77.6, on fuel & range, space & cargo, safety. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Telluride scores 93.3 and the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee 77.6. 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 2027 Kia Telluride or the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2027 Kia Telluride: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 Kia Telluride and the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Where the 2027 Kia Telluride wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 6, costs $1,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,900 against $2,900), and is rated 35 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 79) and carries 138 hp per ton against 125.