Compare the2026 Jeep Grand WagoneerVS 2025 Kia Telluride

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics

Safety

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The Grand Wagoneer’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The Telluride doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Telluride doesn’t offer a front passenger side knee airbag.

The Grand Wagoneer has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Telluride doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Jeep Grand Wagoneer achieved a “Acceptable” rating - the second highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Kia Telluride has not been tested.

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer offers an optional 360-degree camera and it also offers an optional rear camera washer to make backing always safe, regardless of road dirt or grime, while the Kia Telluride doesn’t offer a camera washer, requiring manual cleaning.

Both the Grand Wagoneer and the Telluride have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors, available all wheel drive and around view monitors.

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer weighs 1275 to 2041 pounds more than the Kia Telluride. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Jeep Grand Wagoneer is safer than the Kia Telluride:

	Grand Wagoneer	Telluride
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	125	281
Neck Stress	195 lbs.	275 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	277/329 lbs.	164/998 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	219	378
Chest Compression	.4 inches	.4 inches
Neck Stress	114 lbs.	131 lbs.
Neck Compression	62 lbs.	91 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	357/300 lbs.	351/369 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Jeep Grand Wagoneer is safer than the Kia Telluride:

	Grand Wagoneer	Telluride
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	20	32
Chest Movement	.5 inches	.6 inches
Hip Force	203 lbs.	342 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	37	46
Spine Acceleration	33 G’s	39 G’s
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	14 inches	15 inches
HIC	238	444
Spine Acceleration	41 G’s	51 G’s

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Jeep Grand Wagoneer is safer than the Telluride:

	Grand Wagoneer	Telluride
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	10	68
Neck Tension	112 lbs.	156 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Shoulder Deflection	.51 in	.55 in
Torso Max Deflection	.83 in	1.18 in
Pelvis	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Pelvis Force	424 lbs.	1026 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Neck Tension	67 lbs.	89 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Force	156 lbs.	178 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	.47 in	1.46 in
Torso Deflection Rate	4 MPH	5 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis Force	379 lbs.	491 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

Warranty

The Grand Wagoneer’s 5 year corrosion warranty has no mileage limitations, but the corrosion warranty on the Telluride runs out after 100,000 miles.

Jeep pays for scheduled maintenance on the Grand Wagoneer for 5 years and unlimited miles. Jeep will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Kia doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Telluride.

There are over 3 times as many Jeep dealers as there are Kia dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Grand Wagoneer’s warranty.

Reliability

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Grand Wagoneer has a standard 830-amp battery. The Telluride’s 800-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

Engine

The Grand Wagoneer’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 129 more horsepower (420 vs. 291) and 206 lbs.-ft. more torque (468 vs. 262) than the Telluride’s 3.8 DOHC V6. The Grand Wagoneer’s optional 3.6 DOHC V6 hybrid produces 356 more horsepower (647 vs. 291) and 358 lbs.-ft. more torque (620 vs. 262) than the Telluride’s 3.8 DOHC V6.

As tested in Car and Driver the Jeep Grand Wagoneer turbo 6 cyl. is faster than the Kia Telluride:

	Grand Wagoneer	Telluride
Zero to 60 MPH	5.3 sec	7.1 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	14.4 sec	17.3 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	6.1 sec	7.1 sec
Passing 30 to 50 MPH	3 sec	3.7 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	3.6 sec	4.6 sec
Quarter Mile	13.9 sec	15.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	98 MPH	94 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

Regenerative brakes improve the Grand Wagoneer REEV’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Telluride doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Grand Wagoneer’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The Telluride doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The Grand Wagoneer has 7.7 gallons more fuel capacity than the Telluride (26.5 vs. 18.8 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Grand Wagoneer has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Telluride doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Grand Wagoneer’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Telluride:

	Grand Wagoneer	Telluride
Front Rotors	14.9 inches	13.4 inches
Rear Rotors	14.8 inches	12 inches

The Grand Wagoneer’s standard front and rear disc brakes are vented to help dissipate heat for shorter stops with less fading. The rear discs on the Telluride are solid, not vented.

The Grand Wagoneer stops shorter than the Telluride:

	Grand Wagoneer	Telluride
60 to 0 MPH	125 feet	126 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Grand Wagoneer has larger standard tires than the Telluride (275/55R20 vs. 245/60R18). The Grand Wagoneer’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Telluride (285/45R22 vs. 245/60R18).

The Grand Wagoneer’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Telluride S/EX/SX’s 50 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Grand Wagoneer offers optional 22-inch wheels. The Telluride’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Kia Telluride only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Grand Wagoneer has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Telluride doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

The Grand Wagoneer has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the Telluride; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

Suspension and Handling

The Grand Wagoneer offers an optional driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The Telluride’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Grand Wagoneer’s wheelbase is 8.8 inches longer than on the Telluride (123 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Grand Wagoneer is 1.3 inches wider in the front and .7 inches wider in the rear than on the Telluride.

The Grand Wagoneer’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (50% to 50%) than the Telluride’s (55% to 45%). This gives the Grand Wagoneer more stable handling and braking.

The Grand Wagoneer 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Telluride SX 4x4 (28.1 seconds @ .65 average G’s vs. 28.7 seconds @ .62 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the Grand Wagoneer has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Telluride (8.4 vs. 8 inches), allowing the Grand Wagoneer to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Grand Wagoneer Air Suspension’s minimum ground clearance is 1.7 inches higher than on the Telluride X-Line (10.1 vs. 8.4 inches).

Chassis

The front grille of the Grand Wagoneer uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Telluride doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Grand Wagoneer uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Telluride doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

Passenger Space

The Grand Wagoneer has 24.2 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Telluride (179.2 vs. 155).

The Grand Wagoneer has .4 inches more front headroom, 4.6 inches more front hip room, 4.5 inches more front shoulder room, .3 inches more rear legroom, 5 inches more rear hip room, 4 inches more rear shoulder room, .9 inches more third row headroom, 5.2 inches more third row legroom, 7.9 inches more third row hip room and 9.1 inches more third row shoulder room than the Telluride.

Cargo Capacity

The Grand Wagoneer’s cargo area provides more volume than the Telluride.

	Grand Wagoneer	Telluride
Behind Third Seat	27.4 cubic feet	21 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	70.8 cubic feet	46 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	116.7 cubic feet	87 cubic feet

The Grand Wagoneer’s cargo area is larger than the Telluride’s in almost every dimension:

	Grand Wagoneer	Telluride
Length to seat (3rd/2nd/1st)	24.8”/58.7”/93”	20.4”/49.8”/83.8”
Max Width	51.4”	54.4”
Min Width	51.3”	43.5”
Height	36.5”	34.5”

Both the Grand Wagoneer and the Telluride offer second row automatic folding seats. The Grand Wagoneer’s optional third row seats also fold up or down at the press of a button. The Telluride doesn’t offer automatic folding third row seats.

Towing

The Grand Wagoneer’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Telluride’s (6030 vs. 5000 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Kia Telluride is only 5000 pounds. The Grand Wagoneer 4x4 offers up to a 10,000 lbs. towing capacity.

The Grand Wagoneer Quadra-Trac II can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Grand Wagoneer can be unhitched and driven around locally. The Telluride can’t be towed flat on the ground.

Servicing Ease

The engine in the Grand Wagoneer is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Telluride. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because there are no rear spark plugs and the accessory belts are in front.

Ergonomics

Unlike the driver-only memory seat and mirrors in the Telluride SX, the Grand Wagoneer Summit has a passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, foot pedal distance, outside mirror angle and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Grand Wagoneer’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Telluride does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Grand Wagoneer’s standard Keyless Enter-N-Go allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Smart Key standard on the Telluride doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The Grand Wagoneer’s rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Telluride’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the Grand Wagoneer has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Telluride doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The Grand Wagoneer’s standard rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Telluride offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

The Grand Wagoneer has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the Telluride.

The Grand Wagoneer Summit has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Telluride.

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the driver’s visor. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Kia charges extra for Homelink® on the Telluride.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Jeep Grandeer has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. Only the Telluride S/EX/SX offers wireless charging.

The Grand Wagoneer’s optional ParkSense Automated Parking can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling the transmission and speed with the brake pedal. With its available fully controlled system, the driver just activates it and it parks autonomously, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Telluride doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

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