Are you looking for your ideal SUV near Sterling Heights? Then visit Golling Kia of Madison Heights, where you can check out models like the 2026 Kia Sportage and 2027 Kia Telluride. While both of these SUVs have a lot to offer, which one is right for you?

Kia Sportage vs. Kia Telluride: Design

The Kia Sportage is a compact crossover with five seats across two rows. The Sportage has 39.6 cubic feet for storage behind the rear seats and up to 74.1 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.

The Kia Telluride is a midsize three-row SUV with eight seats on standard models. The Telluride has 22.3 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the rear seats, 47.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down, and 88.3 cubic feet with both rear rows lowered.

Kia Sportage vs. Kia Telluride: Performance and Efficiency

The Kia Sportage has a 2.5-liter I4 engine that produces 187 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. On base models, the Sportage gets EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 MPG city, 33 MPG highway, and 28 MPG combined.

The Kia Telluride has a 2.5-liter turbocharged I4 engine that produces 274 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. The EPA estimates that the Telluride has standard fuel efficiency ratings of 20 MPG city, 26 MPG highway, and 22 MPG combined.

Both the Sportage and Telluride have an eight-speed automatic transmission, standard front-wheel drive, and available all-wheel drive for better traction on Ferndale roads.

Technology & Safety

The Sportage and Telluride both come standard with a 12.3-inch touchscreen. The Sportage also comes standard with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a feature that is available for the Telluride.

On the driver assistance front, both the Sportage and Telluride keep you safe on Dearborn roads with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and driver attention warning. The Telluride also has standard lane centering and front and rear parking sensors.

Test Drive the 2026 Kia Sportage and 2027 Kia Telluride

Ready to discover which of these exciting Kia SUVs is right for you in Pontiac? Then visit Golling Kia of Madison Heights to take them for a test drive. Contact us today to schedule your visit and to learn about special offers on new Kia vehicles.

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