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Audi Q3 vs Kia Telluride

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2027 Audi Q3

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2027 Kia Telluride

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Overview

SpecAudi Q3S lineKia TellurideLX
Selected trimS lineLX
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission7-speed automated manual8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20272027

Pricing & market

SpecAudi Q3S lineKia TellurideLX
MSRP$44,400$39,190 (best)
Lowest listing price—$20,470 (best)
Median listing price—$33,385 (best)
Highest listing price—$33,394 (best)
For sale now05 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecAudi Q3S lineKia TellurideLX
Combined MPG25 MPG (best)22 MPG
City MPG22 MPG (best)20 MPG
Highway MPG29 MPG (best)26 MPG
Fuel tank16.4 gal19 gal (best)

Performance

SpecAudi Q3S lineKia TellurideLX
Horsepower255 hp274 hp (best)
Torque273 lb-ft311 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecAudi Q3S lineKia TellurideLX
Seating5 seats8 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume50 cu ft89.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,500 lbs5,000 lbs (best)
Payload970 lbs (best)—
Curb weight3,935 lbs (best)4,381 lbs
Ground clearance—7.4 in (best)
Wheelbase105.6 in116.9 in (best)
Length178.4 in199.2 in (best)
Width73.2 in78.3 in (best)
Height64.1 in69.5 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecAudi Q3S lineKia TellurideLX
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (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.

TrimAudi Q3Kia Telluride
1

S line

$44,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LX

$39,190 MSRP(Currently comparing)

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S

$42,090 MSRP

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S

$44,090 MSRP

4—

EX

$43,790 MSRP

5—

EX

$45,790 MSRP

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X-Line EX

$47,290 MSRP

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SX

$48,790 MSRP

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X-Line SX

$51,790 MSRP

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X-Pro SX

$53,690 MSRP

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SX-Prestige

$53,890 MSRP

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X-Line SX-Prestige

$54,890 MSRP

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X-Pro SX-Prestige

$56,790 MSRP

Live inventory

Audi Q3 vs Kia Telluride FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Audi Q3 or 2027 Kia Telluride?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 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: 2027 Audi Q3 or 2027 Kia Telluride?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Kia Telluride starts lower at $39,190. Live Kia Telluride listings start at $20,470.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Audi Q3 or 2027 Kia Telluride?
The 2027 Kia Telluride leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (39,190).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Audi Q3 or 2027 Kia Telluride?
The 2027 Audi Q3 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (25).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Audi Q3 or 2027 Kia Telluride?
The 2027 Kia Telluride leads on horsepower in this comparison (274).
Which has better seats: 2027 Audi Q3 or 2027 Kia Telluride?
The 2027 Kia Telluride leads on seats in this comparison (8).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Audi Q3 or 2027 Kia Telluride?
The 2027 Kia Telluride leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).