Head-to-head
2027 Kia Telluride vs 2027 Rivian R1S
Too close to call: Rivian R1S 79.6 vs Kia Telluride 78.3 with these weights. The Kia Telluride is ahead on price and tech & comfort. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.5 and it flips.
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2027 Kia Telluride
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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A2027 Rivian R1S
The 2027 Rivian R1S is sold in the U.S. as an electric large SUV with 12 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the R1S Premium Long Range (22in),…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Rivian R1S
Toss-upToo close to call: Rivian R1S 79.6 vs Kia Telluride 78.3 with these weights. The Kia Telluride is ahead on price and tech & comfort. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.5 and it flips.
Price 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 53.3
Fuel & range 2027 Rivian R1S leads by 54.7
Tech & comfort 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 33.7
| Category · weight | 2027 Rivian R1Soverall 79.6 | 2027 Kia Tellurideoverall 78.3 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 46.7 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 45.3 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 88.5 | 67.8 | ||||||||||||
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 | 96.8 | 99.6 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 51.3 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 66.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
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 | 79.6 | 78.3 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Rivian R1S: base trim R1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD · Kia Telluride: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.5 and the answer flips.
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 Rivian R1S wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 45 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 85 combined against 35 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($900 against $1,900).
Where the 2027 Kia Telluride answers
- It starts $44,800 lower ($39,190 against $83,990 base MSRP).
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 19.
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
55 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $83,990 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Dual-Motor AWD (1 in front, 1 in back) | 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 533 hp | 274 hp |
| Torque | 610 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| EPA City MPG | — | 20 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 85 mpg | 22 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | — | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.51:1 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | AWD | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 14.7 in | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | 77.3 in | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | 201 in | 199 in |
| Overall width | 88.4 in | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 90.7 cu-ft | 89.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.6 cu-ft | 48.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 17.6 cu-ft | 22.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 106 cu-ft | 181 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 41.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 40.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 37.4 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 43 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 32.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,420 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,381 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,063 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 2,119 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent air suspension | McPherson Strut, Stabilizer and High-Performance Dampers |
| Rear suspension type | Independent air suspension | Multi-link and High-Performance Dampers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Rack-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 19.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 22 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | — | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P235/65 R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 19 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Connect+ | Kia Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 36 months |
| 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
201 features · differences first, then sharedSafety40 differ · 48 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA2) | — | std |
| Surround View Monitor (SVM) | 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 |
| 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 |
| 11-camera surround view system | std | — |
| 12 ultrasonic surround sensors | std | — |
| 6 front-row and 2 side-curtain airbags | std | — |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Autonomy+ (60-day trial included) | std | — |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | std | — |
| Brake hold | std | — |
| Driver's knee airbag | — | std |
| Dynamic Brake Support | std | — |
| Gear Guard Security System | std | — |
| Highway Assist | std | — |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Rollover sensor | — | std |
| Side impact sensor | — | std |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G) | std | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | std |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line | std | std |
Infotainment18 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation and ccNC, Wireless Apple CarPlay TM, Android Auto TM, Sirus XM and Bluetooth | — | std |
| SOS emergency response | 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 |
| 12.3" driver display screen | std | — |
| 15.6" infotainment screen | std | — |
| 6.8" digital rear screen | std | — |
| 8 (USB-C charging ports) | std | — |
| Connect+ (60-day trial included) | std | — |
| Hands-free Bluetooth interface | std | — |
| Rivian navigation | std | — |
| Rivian Premium Audio (Available in Sound + Vision Package / Included) | opt | — |
| Sound + Vision Package (Optional / Included) | opt | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | — | std |
| Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU) | — | std |
| Voice assistance | std | — |
| Dual Wireless phone charger | std | std |
Convenience13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm | — | std |
| Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob | — | std |
| 2 (120V three-prong outlets) | std | — |
| Air Compressor (Included) | std | — |
| E-latch door release | std | — |
| Garage door opener | std | — |
| Ignition-free drive | std | — |
| Power front trunk release | std | — |
| Starting price (USD): $83,990 / $106,990 / $121,990 | 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 |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-zone (Driver, Front Passenger and Rear) automatic temperature control | — | std |
| Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row) | — | std |
| Dual zone automatic climate control | std | — |
| Pre-entry climate control | std | — |
| Auto Window Defogger | — | std |
Seating11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row Bench Seats: 60:40 Split with 1-Touch, Tilt + Slide (Pass. Side), Fold + Slide (Driver Side) | — | std |
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| Ventilated front seats | 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 |
| 8-way power driver and passenger lumbar adjustment with memory settings | std | — |
| Capacity: 7 seats | std | — |
| Captain's Chairs (Optional) | opt | — |
| 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders | — | std |
Interior32 differ · 32 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter driver cluster | — | std |
| Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel and Memory | std | — |
| Illuminated door sills | std | — |
| Integrated door flashlight | std | — |
| Interior: Black Mountain; Ocean Coast / Black Mountain Signature; Ocean Coast Signature; Slate Sky Signature | std | — |
| Knitted textile headliner / Soft-touch sueded textile headliner | std | — |
| LED ambient lighting | 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 |
Exterior43 differ · 43 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Accents and badging: Bright Package; Darkout Package / Darkout Package | std | — |
| Acoustic Front Windshield | — | std |
| All-Terrain Package: 20" All-Terrain Wheels, Compact Spare, Reinforced Underbody Shield | opt | — |
| Front Rain-sensing windshield wipers | std | — |
| Heated auto-folding side mirrors | std | — |
| LED brake and taillights | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED entry lights | std | — |
| LED front light bar with RGB design | std | — |
| LED rear combination lamps | — | std |
| LED rear lightbar | std | — |
| LED stadium headlights | std | — |
| Length: 200.8 in | std | — |
| Lightbar charging indicator | std | — |
| Max height: 77.3 in | std | — |
| Min height: 71.8 in | std | — |
| Outside door handles: Flush, Auto-Pop Out Type, Body Colored | — | std |
| Paint: Esker Silver; Glacier White; Forest Green; Half Moon Grey; Rivian Blue; Midnight [+ Storm Blue; Canyon Red on Perf/Quad] | std | — |
| Panoramic glass roof / Dynamic Glass Roof | std | — |
| Rear fog lights | std | — |
| Reinforced Underbody Shield (Available in All-Terrain Package / Included) | opt | — |
| Tire mobility kit | std | — |
| Wheels and tires: 22" Sport Bright; 22" Sport Dark; 22" Range; 20" All-Terrain Dark / 22" Super Sport; 20" Dune Satin Graphite All-Terrain; 22" Sport Burnished Bronze | std | — |
| Width (with mirrors folded): 82.0 in | std | — |
| Width (with mirrors): 88.4 in | 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 |
Powertrain15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| Acceleration: 4.5 sec (0–60 mph) / 2.9 sec (0–60 mph) / 2.6 sec (0–60 mph) | std | — |
| Battery / Range: 329 mi (EPA est.) (Large battery) / 371 mi (EPA est.) (Max battery) / 374 mi (EPA est.) (Max battery) | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My Drive | — | std |
| Drive modes: All Purpose; All-Terrain; Snow / All Purpose; All-Terrain; Snow; Sport; Soft Sand; Rally; Drift; Rock Crawl; Conserve | std | — |
| Dual-Motor AWD (1 in front, 1 in back) / Tri-Motor AWD (1 in front, 2 in back) / Quad-Motor AWD (2 in front, 2 in back) | std | — |
| EPA efficiency (22" wheels/tires): 85 MPGe / 76 MPGe / 76 MPGe | std | — |
| Horsepower: 533 hp / 850 hp / 1,025 hp | std | — |
| Life cycle carbon footprint: 321 g CO2e/mi / 360 g CO2e/mi / 358 g CO2e/mi | std | — |
| Max battery upgrade: 410 mi (EPA est.) | opt | — |
| NACS Charging Port (Included) | std | — |
| Power Upgrade: 3.4 sec (0–60 mph); 829 lb-ft (Torque); 665 hp (Horsepower); Sport; Soft Sand; Rally | opt | — |
| Powered by renewable energy: First 10,000 miles | std | — |
| Regenerative braking system | std | — |
| Torque: 610 lb-ft / 1,103 lb-ft / 1,198 lb-ft | std | — |
Chassis6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Independent air suspension with 4 ride heights / Independent air suspension with 5 ride heights | std | — |
| Kinetic roll control | std | — |
| Max approach angle: 35.8° | std | — |
| Max departure angle: 34.4° | std | — |
| Max ground clearance: 14.7 in | std | — |
| Wheelbase: 121.1 in | std | — |
Cargo9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Towing Hitch | std | opt |
| Tow Mode: Optimizes Towing Performance | — | std |
| Cargo volume (second row folded): 90.7 cu ft | std | — |
| Cargo volume (third row folded): 48.6 cu ft | std | — |
| Cargo volume (third row up): 17.6 cu ft | std | — |
| Luggage Tray Cover, Foldable | — | std |
| Payload: 2,119 lb / 1,702 lb / 1,724 lb | std | — |
| Total interior storage: 105.8 cu ft | std | — |
| Towing: 7,700 lb | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPRivian R1S
Safety Signal 97 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Seats (1)
Top recalls
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V597000 · 98,828 vehicles
Kia 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
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $83,990 (base trim) | $39,190 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $83,990 – $121,990 3 trims | $39,190 – $56,790 12 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | R1S Premium (22in) | Telluride FE Hybrid |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 85 | 35 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $900 | $1,900 |
| EV range | 329 mi | — |
| 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 Rivian R1S or the 2027 Kia Telluride?
Too close to call: Rivian R1S 79.6 vs Kia Telluride 78.3 with these weights. The Kia Telluride is ahead on price and tech & comfort. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.5 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Rivian R1S scores 79.6 and the 2027 Kia Telluride 78.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Rivian R1S or the 2027 Kia Telluride?
The 2027 Kia Telluride starts lower — $39,190 against $83,990, a gap of $44,800 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Rivian R1S or the 2027 Kia Telluride?
2027 Rivian R1S: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. 2027 Kia Telluride: no NHTSA rating yet, 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 2027 Rivian R1S and the 2027 Kia Telluride?
Where the 2027 Rivian R1S wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 45 filed with NHTSA), is rated 85 combined against 35 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $1,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($900 against $1,900). Where the 2027 Kia Telluride answers: it starts $44,800 lower ($39,190 against $83,990 base MSRP) and lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 19.