2025 Genesis GV70 vs. 2024 Kia Telluride Review

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2025 Genesis
GV70

MSRP*: $45,700 to $58,300
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2024 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,190 to $53,385
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 56.9 ft3 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 375 hp 291 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 5,000 - 5,500 lbs
Exterior Length 185.6 in 196.9 in
Exterior Width 75.2 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.1 in
Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Telluride than in the Genesis GV70, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Genesis GV70 and the Kia Telluride.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Genesis GV70 as you will with the Kia Telluride, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Genesis GV70 or the Kia Telluride, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Genesis GV70 is much slimmer than the Kia Telluride, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Genesis GV70, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Telluride.

Handling
The Genesis GV70 has a smaller turning radius than the Kia Telluride, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia Telluride is clearly the choice over the Genesis GV70 for pulling heavy loads. The Genesis GV70 has a little more horsepower than the Kia Telluride.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Genesis GV70 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Kia Telluride.

Utility
The Genesis GV70 has less seating than the Kia Telluride, making the Kia Telluride the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Genesis GV70 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Telluride.