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Kia Telluride vs Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

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

Vehicles

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2027 Kia Telluride

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2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

Overview

SpecKia TellurideLXVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
Selected trimLXSE
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20272026

Pricing & market

SpecKia TellurideLXVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
MSRP$39,190$38,300 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecKia TellurideLXVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
Combined MPG23 MPG (best)
City MPG20 MPG (best)
Highway MPG26 MPG (best)
Fuel tank19 gal (best)18.6 gal

Performance

SpecKia TellurideLXVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
Horsepower274 hp (best)269 hp
Torque311 lb-ft (best)273 lb-ft
Engine size2.5 L (best)2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecKia TellurideLXVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
Seating8 seats (best)5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume89.3 cu ft (best)77.6 cu ft
Towing capacity5,000 lbs5,000 lbs
Payload1,102 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,381 lbs4,165 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.4 in (best)6.3 in
Wheelbase116.9 in117.3 in (best)
Length199.2 in (best)195.6 in
Width78.3 in78.3 in
Height69.5 in (best)68.1 in

Safety & recalls

SpecKia TellurideLXVolkswagen Atlas Cross SportSE
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

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.

TrimKia TellurideVolkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
1

LX

$39,190 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SE

$38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

S

$42,090 MSRP

SE

$40,200 MSRP

3

S

$44,090 MSRP

SE w/Technology

$42,720 MSRP

4

EX

$43,790 MSRP

SE w/Technology

$44,620 MSRP

5

EX

$45,790 MSRP

SEL

$48,610 MSRP

6

X-Line EX

$47,290 MSRP

SEL R-Line Black

$50,560 MSRP

7

SX

$48,790 MSRP

SEL Premium R-Line

$53,620 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

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