2027 head-to-head · Midsize & Large SUV
2027 Kia Telluride vs Subaru Ascent
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2027 Kia Telluride (22 MPG) costs about $2,114 a year to fuel and the 2027 Subaru Ascent (22 MPG) about $2,114.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Kia Telluride
- Subaru Ascent
Side by side
| Kia Telluride | Subaru Ascent | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,114 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,114 |
| 22 MPG | Combined efficiency | 22 MPG |
| 20 MPG | City | 19 MPG |
| 26 MPG | Highway | 26 MPG |
| 395 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 405 g/mi |
| 4/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 4/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo |
| 8-speed automatic | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Kia Telluride vs Subaru Ascent across model years
- Kia Telluride
- Subaru Ascent
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 58 2027 midsize & large SUVs, the Kia Telluride ranks 25th and the Subaru Ascent 24th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2027 Kia Telluride vs. the Subaru Ascent per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $2,114 for the Kia Telluride and $2,114 for the Subaru Ascent.
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