Kia Telluride MPG, gas tank, tires, and towing
The 2025 Kia Telluride is rated 22 mpg combined (20 city, 26 highway) with front-wheel drive and 20 mpg combined with all-wheel drive, according to the EPA. Every first-generation Telluride uses the same 3.8-liter V6 and eight-speed automatic, and an 18.75-gallon tank, so a full tank covers roughly 375 to 430 miles at the EPA rating. Towing capacity is up to 5,000 lb on 2020–2022 models and up to 5,500 lb on some 2023 and later models.
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Telluride years at a glance
- 2020–2022: launch years. 3.8-liter V6, eight-speed automatic, front- or all-wheel drive, up to 5,000 lb towing.
- 2023–2026: the updated Telluride, same V6. The manuals list a higher tow rating, up to 5,500 lb, for some versions.
The redesigned 2027 Telluride isn’t covered on this page yet.
Gas mileage by year
The Telluride’s ratings barely moved over its first generation: 23 mpg combined with front-wheel drive in 2020–2023 and 22 mpg from 2024, and 20–21 mpg with all-wheel drive. Towing or a full load of passengers will cut real-world mileage more than any model-year change.
202520–22 mpg combined · 2 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride AWD3.8L 6-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 20 | 18 | 23 |
| Telluride FWD3.8L 6-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD | 22 | 20 | 26 |
202420–22 mpg combined · 2 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride AWD3.8L 6-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 20 | 18 | 24 |
| Telluride FWD3.8L 6-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD | 22 | 20 | 26 |
202321–23 mpg combined · 2 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride AWD3.8L 6-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 21 | 18 | 24 |
| Telluride FWD3.8L 6-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD | 23 | 20 | 26 |
202221–23 mpg combined · 2 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride AWD3.8L 6-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 21 | 19 | 24 |
| Telluride FWD3.8L 6-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD | 23 | 20 | 26 |
202121–23 mpg combined · 2 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride AWD3.8L 6-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 21 | 19 | 24 |
| Telluride FWD3.8L 6-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD | 23 | 20 | 26 |
202021–23 mpg combined · 2 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride AWD3.8L 6-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 21 | 19 | 24 |
| Telluride FWD3.8L 6-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD | 23 | 20 | 26 |
EPA estimates for new vehicles from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE), data retrieved November 12, 2026. Your mileage will vary with how and where you drive.
Gas tank size and range
Kia’s 2022–2025 manuals list an 18.75-gallon tank, and the 2023 manual calls for regular unleaded, 87 octane. A Telluride doesn’t need premium. To estimate a road trip, use the trip gas cost calculator.
| Years | Engine | Fuel tank | EPA combined | Range on a full tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.8L V6 (3.8 GDi) | 18.75 gal5 | 21–23 mpg | about 390–430 miles |
| 2024–2025 | 3.8L V6 (3.8 GDi) | 18.75 gal10 | 20–22 mpg | about 380–410 miles |
| 2026 | 3.8L V6 (3.8 GDi) | Check your owner’s manual | Not rated by EPA in our data | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2020–2021 | 3.8L V6 (3.8 GDi) | Check your owner’s manual | 21–23 mpg | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2022 | 3.8L V6 (3.8 GDi) | 18.75 gal1 | 21–23 mpg | about 390–430 miles |
Tire size and pressure
Kia lists 35 psi cold, front and rear, on both the 18-inch and 20-inch tires for 2022–2025. Check pressure before towing or a long trip with a full car. If the warning light comes on, see tire pressure light.
| Years | Trim | Tire size | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2025 | 18-inch wheels | 245/60R186 | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| 2023–2025 | 20-inch wheels | 245/50R206 | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| 2022 | 18-inch wheels | 245/60R182 | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| 2022 | 20-inch wheels | 245/50R202 | 35 psi | 35 psi |
Oil at a glance
The V6 takes full synthetic 5W-30. Kia lists the oil amount as “drain and refill,” without saying if the filter is included, so the capacity column stays blank here; the Telluride oil page has Kia’s figures by year.
| Years | Engine | Oil | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.8L V6 (3.8 GDi) | 5W-305 | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2024–2025 | 3.8L V6 (3.8 GDi) | 5W-3010 | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2026 | 3.8L V6 (3.8 GDi) | Check your owner’s manual | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2020–2021 | 3.8L V6 (3.8 GDi) | Check your owner’s manual | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2022 | 3.8L V6 (3.8 GDi) | 5W-301 | Check your owner’s manual |
Towing capacity
The 2022 manual allows a trailer of up to 5,000 lb with trailer brakes. The 2023 and 2025 manuals give two figures, 5,000 lb and 5,500 lb, for two vehicle types, so check which applies to yours in your manual or with a Kia dealer. Without trailer brakes, the limit is 1,650 lb, and Kia caps tongue weight at 500 lb on the 2023 model. Towing counts as severe use, so follow the severe column of the maintenance schedule.
Recalls: check by VIN
Recalls apply to specific VINs, so look up your own Telluride rather than its model year. Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; you’ll find it on the windshield at the driver’s side and on your registration. Kia dealers do recall repairs free.
What to record in your log
A three-row SUV that tows sees very different mileage from week to week. Keep these numbers:
- Fill-ups with odometer and gallons, and a note when you were towing. Then compare real MPG with and without the trailer; the MPG calculator helps.
- Oil changes, with the oil spec on the bottle.
- Brake fluid checks every 8,000 miles and changes every 48,000 miles.
- Rear differential oil inspections on all-wheel-drive models.
Keep it all in a car maintenance log.
FAQ
What is the gas mileage of a Kia Telluride?
The EPA rates the 2025 Telluride at 22 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 20 mpg with all-wheel drive.
How much can a Kia Telluride tow?
Up to 5,000 lb on 2020–2022 models with trailer brakes, and up to 5,500 lb on some 2023 and later versions. Without trailer brakes, 1,650 lb.
How big is the Kia Telluride gas tank?
18.75 gallons, per Kia’s 2022–2025 owner’s manuals.
What tire pressure does a Kia Telluride take?
35 psi cold, front and rear, on 18-inch and 20-inch tires.
Does the Telluride need premium gas?
No. Kia calls for regular unleaded, 87 octane. See premium vs regular gas.
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Sources
- 2022 Kia Telluride Owner’s Manual, Recommended lubricants and capacities (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2022 Kia Telluride Owner’s Manual, Tires and wheels (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2022 Kia Telluride Owner’s Manual, Scheduled maintenance service (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2022 Kia Telluride Owner’s Manual, If you do decide to pull a trailer (trailer weight) (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2023 Kia Telluride Owner’s Manual, Recommended lubricants and capacities (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2023 Kia Telluride Owner’s Manual, Tires and wheels (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2023 Kia Telluride Owner’s Manual, Scheduled maintenance service (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2023 Kia Telluride Owner’s Manual, If you do decide to pull a trailer (trailer weight) (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2023 Kia Telluride Owner’s Manual, Fuel requirements (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2025 Kia Telluride Owner’s Manual, Recommended lubricants and capacities (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2025 Kia Telluride Owner’s Manual, Tires and wheels (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2025 Kia Telluride Owner’s Manual, Scheduled maintenance service (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2025 Kia Telluride Owner’s Manual, If you do decide to pull a trailer (trailer weight) (checked November 12, 2026)
- U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE, fueleconomy.gov vehicle data (MPG; retrieved November 12, 2026)