Audi Q3 vs Kia Telluride
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Kia Telluride
Overview
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S line | LX |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,700 | $39,190 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $1,428 (best) | $14,821 |
| Median listing price | $46,583 (best) | $48,946 |
| Highest listing price | $53,898 (best) | $61,364 |
| For sale now | 57 | 216 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 16.4 gal | 19 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 274 hp (best) |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 8 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 50 cu ft | 89.3 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 970 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,935 lbs (best) | 4,381 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.4 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 105.6 in | 116.9 in (best) |
| Length | 178.4 in | 199.2 in (best) |
| Width | 73.2 in | 78.3 in (best) |
| Height | 64.1 in | 69.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Audi Q3S line | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | Not Rated | — |
| Rollover | Not Rated | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Audi Q3 | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S line $43,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $39,190 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | S $42,090 MSRP |
| 3 | — | S $44,090 MSRP |
| 4 | — | EX $43,790 MSRP |
| 5 | — | EX $45,790 MSRP |
| 6 | — | X-Line EX $47,290 MSRP |
| 7 | — | SX $48,790 MSRP |
| 8 | — | X-Line SX $51,790 MSRP |
| 9 | — | X-Pro SX $53,690 MSRP |
| 10 | — | SX-Prestige $53,890 MSRP |
| 11 | — | X-Line SX-Prestige $54,890 MSRP |
| 12 | — | X-Pro SX-Prestige $56,790 MSRP |
Live inventory
Audi Q357 for sale
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Used2025 Audi Q3
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white27,048 mi$29,498Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls, ID
Certified2023 Audi Q3
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Black Metallic•Beige18,818 mi$31,068Greensboro Auto Center
Greensboro, NC
Used2020 Audi Q3
Premium Plus S line
Chronos Gray Metallic•black26,530 mi$25,931Fred Anderson Toyota of Charleston
Charleston, SC
Used2025 Audi Q3
Premium
gray•black31,524 mi$27,895Nissan of Sumter
Sumter, SC
Used2024 Audi Q3
Premium
Gray Metallic•black28,805 mi$1,428Jack Hanania Audi Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Used2020 Audi Q3
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Black Metallic•black78,527 mi$17,423Jack Hanania Audi Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Kia Telluride216 for sale
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Used2025 Kia Telluride
S
Midnight Lake Blue•Black35,040 mi$36,449Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls, ID
Used2025 Kia Telluride
EX
Midnight Lake Blue23,231 mi$39,286Classic Kia Smithfield
Smithfield, NC
Certified2025 Kia Telluride
EX X-Line
Wolf Gray•Black21,773 mi$42,930Mission Viejo Kia
Mission Viejo, CA
New2027 Kia Telluride
X-Pro SX-Prestige
Glacial White Pearl•BlackN/A$58,930Fitzgerald Kia of Annapolis
Annapolis, MD
New2027 Kia Telluride
X-Pro SX-Prestige
Ebony Black•BlackN/A$58,930Fitzgerald Kia of Annapolis
Annapolis, MD
New2027 Kia Telluride
X-Pro SX-Prestige
Wolf Gray•BlackN/A$58,653Fitzgerald Kia of Annapolis
Annapolis, MD
Audi Q3 vs Kia Telluride FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2027 Kia Telluride?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Audi Q3 vs 2027 Kia Telluride on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2027 Kia Telluride?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Kia Telluride starts lower at $39,190. Live Audi Q3 listings start at $1,428. Live Kia Telluride listings start at $14,821.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2027 Kia Telluride?
- The 2027 Kia Telluride leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (39,190).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2027 Kia Telluride?
- The 2026 Audi Q3 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2027 Kia Telluride?
- The 2027 Kia Telluride leads on horsepower in this comparison (274).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2027 Kia Telluride?
- The 2027 Kia Telluride leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Audi Q3 or 2027 Kia Telluride?
- The 2027 Kia Telluride leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Audi Q3 vs 2027 Kia Telluride?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Audi Q3 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).