Kia Telluride vs Cadillac Escalade

Overview

Specification Kia Telluride Cadillac Escalade
Brand Kia Cadillac
Model Telluride Escalade
Year 2026 2026
Type Suv —
Body Style Midsize 3-Row SUV SUV

Pricing

Specification Kia Telluride Cadillac Escalade
Current Price $45,899 – $46,850 $123,295
MSRP $46,850 $123,295
Dealer Price $45,299 $121,000

Engine & Performance

Specification Kia Telluride Cadillac Escalade
Engine 3.8L V6 6.2L V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management & VVT
Horsepower 291 hp 420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque 262 lb-ft 460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
0–60 mph Approx. 7.1 sec (0-60 mph) 5.9 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed Approx. 120 mph 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Kia Telluride Cadillac Escalade
Fuel Type Gasoline Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 22 MPG combined (AWD) 16 MPG Combined (14 City / 18 Hwy)
Range (EV) N/A N/A
Emissions Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)
Battery N/A 12V heavy-duty maintenance-free battery
Charging N/A N/A

Ratings

Specification Kia Telluride Cadillac Escalade
Expert Rating 4.7/10 4.9/10
Community Reviews 1420 1520
Performance Score 8.4 9.3
Comfort Score 9.3 9.9
Safety Score 9.2 Top Safety Pick+
Fuel Economy Score 7.8 7.0
Technology Score 9.0 9.9
Value Score 9.3 9.0

Verdict

Specification Kia Telluride Cadillac Escalade
Pros Premium interior design and materials; Spacious and comfortable first two rows; Strong standard safety feature set; Exce... Showstopping pillar-to-pillar 55-inch curved HD display across the entire dashboard; Unmatched ride quality via Air Ride...
Cons Third row is best for children or short trips; Fuel economy trails hybrid rivals; Large size can be challenging in tight... 16 MPG combined fuel economy requires premium gasoline; High price tag exceeding $123,000 MSRP; Large body footprint req...