Head-to-head
2027 Kia Telluride vs 2027 Volvo XC90
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 94.3 to 78.7, on fuel & range, safety, performance.
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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 Volvo XC90
The 2027 Volvo XC90 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the XC90 B5 AWD, is EPA-rated at 25 m…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Kia Telluride
Clear winThe Kia Telluride wins clearly, 94.3 to 78.7, on fuel & range, safety, performance.
Fuel & range 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 37.8
Safety 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 8.6
Performance 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 11.4
| Category · weight | 2027 Volvo XC90overall 78.7 | 2027 Kia Tellurideoverall 94.3 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 62.2 | 100 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 75.7 | 84.3 | |||||||||
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 | 99.4 | 100 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 88.6 | 100 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 78.7 | 94.3 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Volvo XC90: base trim B5 AWD AWD · 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 2027 Kia Telluride wins
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 1.
- It costs $1,400 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,900 against $3,300).
- It is rated 35 combined against 25 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Volvo XC90 answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 79).
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 | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | In-line 4-cyl. turbocharged | 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | 4 valves/cylinder, 2 camshafts | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 274 hp |
| Torque | 266 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| EPA City MPG | 23 mpg | 20 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 25 mpg | 22 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 29 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.329 | 3.51:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | — | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | 195 in | 199 in |
| Overall width | 75.7 in | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 118 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 89.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 48.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | — | 22.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 181 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.5 in | 41.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.3 in | 40.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.3 in | 37.4 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 40.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 36 in | 43 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.9 in | 32.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,420 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,381 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,063 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar | McPherson Strut, Stabilizer and High-Performance Dampers |
| Rear suspension type | Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar | Multi-link and High-Performance Dampers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering | 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 | — | 18 in |
| Wheel material | — | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P235/65 R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.8 gal | 19 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 95 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Kia Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 36 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in | 61.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.5 in | 61.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 47 in | 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
117 features · differences first, then sharedSafety36 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Driver's knee airbag | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | — | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | — | 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 |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line | — | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
Infotainment8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC90B5 AWD 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 |
| 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 | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Volvo XC90B5 AWD 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 |
| Auto Window Defogger | — | std |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Exterior22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC90B5 AWD 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | std | — |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic gearbox | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My Drive | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension (front) | std | — |
| Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering | std | — |
| Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension (rear) | std | — |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Towing Hitch | — | opt |
| Tow Mode: Optimizes Towing Performance | — | std |
| Luggage Tray Cover, Foldable | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPVolvo XC90
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
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| Volvo XC90B5 AWD AWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $39,190 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 3 trims | $39,190 – $56,790 12 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | XC90 B5 AWD | Telluride FE Hybrid |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 25 | 35 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,300 | $1,900 |
| 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 Volvo XC90 or the 2027 Kia Telluride?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 94.3 to 78.7, on fuel & range, safety, performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Telluride scores 94.3 and the 2027 Volvo XC90 78.7. 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 Volvo XC90 or the 2027 Kia Telluride?
2027 Volvo XC90: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 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 Volvo XC90 and the 2027 Kia Telluride?
Where the 2027 Kia Telluride wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 1, costs $1,400 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,900 against $3,300), and is rated 35 combined against 25 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Volvo XC90 answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 79).