Kia Telluride vs. Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Telluride and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Kia Telluride and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
When we compare the Kia Telluride's and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport's specifications and ratings, the Kia Telluride has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Kia Telluride's and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2025 Kia Telluride ranges from $37,995 to $54,695 while a used 2025 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is priced between $36,912 to $52,309. For a new model, the Kia Telluride's price is between $39,299 and $55,243, with the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport priced between $37,713 and $54,845.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Telluride loses 48.8 percent of its value and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport loses 51.3 percent of its value. This means the Kia Telluride retains 2.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Telluride’s base engine makes 291 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport base engine makes 269 horsepower. The Telluride is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 489 miles. The Atlas Cross Sport is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 484 miles.This gives the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Kia Telluride the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the Kia Telluride has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Kia Telluride and the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$39,299 - $55,243
Starting MSRP:
$36,390
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$38,382
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$37,713 - $54,845
Starting MSRP:
$37,190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$38,382
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$46,049
Price Range:
$37,995 - $54,695
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$45,804
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$36,966 - $59,949
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$42,135
Price Range:
$36,912 - $52,309
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$45,804
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$36,966 - $59,949
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$17,879
Depreciation %:
49.1%
Resale Value $:
$18,511
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
48.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
30.5% - 56.2%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
48.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
30.5% - 56.2%
Kia Telluride Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Telluride
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.7 - 16.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.7 - 16.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 39.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 39.2
Kia Telluride Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 66Ranking
1 out of / 33Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 33Ranking
6 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
8 out of / 66Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 66Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
11 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 66Ranking
12 out of / 33Ranking
13 out of / 33Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
17 out of / 33Ranking
17 out of / 31Ranking
18 out of / 33Ranking
18 out of / 33Ranking
20 out of / 66Ranking
20 out of / 33Ranking
21 out of / 66Ranking
24 out of / 31Ranking
26 out of / 33Ranking
42 out of / 54Ranking
49 out of / 66Ranking
49 out of / 66Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
14 out of / 66Ranking
17 out of / 66Ranking
19 out of / 66Ranking
19 out of / 31Ranking
22 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 66Ranking
25 out of / 31Ranking
25 out of / 31Ranking
28 out of / 31Ranking
30 out of / 31Ranking
37 out of / 54Ranking
42 out of / 66Ranking
46 out of / 66Ranking
56 out of / 66Ranking
60 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Kia Telluride Trim Levels
EX, EX X-Line, EX X-Pro, LX, S, SX, SX X-Line, SX-Prestige, SX-Prestige X-Line, SX-Prestige X-Pro
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Trim Levels
SE, SE 4Motion, SEL 4Motion, SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion, SEL R-Line Black 4Motion
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
291 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
269 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
376 / 489 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 484 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.2 inches
Cargo Space:
21 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
87 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
199.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.6 inches
Cargo Space:
40.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
77.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
152.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4134 lbs
Width:
78.3 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
196.9 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4173 lbs
Width:
88.5 inches
Height:
68.1 inches
Length:
195.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Black
Silver
Everlasting Silver / Panthera Metal
White
Glacial White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Silver
Silver Mist Metallic
White
Pure White
Blue
Mountain Lake Blue Metallic
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Titan Black
Beige
Dark Beige/Titan Black
