Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 11 recorded runs

Kia Telluride 0–60 Times

The Kia Telluride 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 11 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Kia Telluride is the 2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.10 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Kia Telluride is the 2020 Kia Telluride SX, which took 7.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.50 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Kia Telluride tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.00 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.27 seconds at 92.99 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.7sec 2023 SX Prestige
Average 0–60 7.00sec Across 11 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.27sec @ 93.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.3sec 2020 SX
2023 Kia Telluride

Across 11 verified runs, the Kia Telluride ranges from 6.7 to 7.3 seconds 0–60, with a 7.00-second average.

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Kia Telluride 0–60 times by model year

11 tests · 2 years

2023

Kia Telluride · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.86 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.16 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#01
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 11
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige
#02
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Line
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 11
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Line
#03
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Line
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 92.5 mph
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
92.5 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 11
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Line
#04
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Pro
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 20.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#4 of 11
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Pro
#06
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Pro
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 92.8 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
92.8 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 11
2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Pro

2020

Kia Telluride · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.12 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.37 sec
Recorded Tests 6
#05
2020 Kia Telluride S
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 94.2 mph
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
94.2 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H / 21.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 11
2020 Kia Telluride S
#07
2020 Kia Telluride SX
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.30s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.30 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
19 C / 24 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 11
2020 Kia Telluride SX
#08
2020 Kia Telluride SX
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
19 C / 24 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 11
2020 Kia Telluride SX
#09
2020 Kia Telluride SX
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 92.9 mph
0–60 mph
7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
92.9 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
19 C / 24 H / 22.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 11
2020 Kia Telluride SX
#10
2020 Kia Telluride SX
7.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 90.5 mph
0–60 mph
7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
90.5 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
19 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#10 of 11
2020 Kia Telluride SX
#11
2020 Kia Telluride SX
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
3.8L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
8A
MPG EPA
19 C / 24 H / 25.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#11 of 11
2020 Kia Telluride SX

How we verify Kia Telluride performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Kia Telluride trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Kia Telluride 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Kia Telluride performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Kia Telluride on record is the 2023 Kia Telluride SX Prestige, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.10 seconds at 93.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Kia Telluride is the 2020 Kia Telluride SX, which takes 7.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 11 verified runs, a Kia Telluride reaches 60 mph in 7.00 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.27 seconds at roughly 93.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Kia Telluride can do, not a single marketing claim.

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