Kia Telluride S
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Subaru Ascent
Suv · Gasoline · AWD
Kia Telluride S
Car A
Kia Telluride S
A space-focused 8-seater with confident highway performance and signals pointing to strong reliability and safety, the Kia Telluride S suits large families and road trips. Efficiency and city driving are not its strengths.
8 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety291 hp
Subaru Ascent
Car B
Subaru Ascent
The Subaru Ascent is an AWD, eight-seat family SUV that prioritizes safety, space, and good value in its segment. With efficient-for-its-class fuel use and solid performance, it's well suited to large families and road trips.
8 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety9 L/100kmAWD
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Usage fit

Family 92 / 82
City 30 / 33
Budget / value 59 / 62
Road trip 71 / 72
Performance 32 / 36
Cargo 59 / 44
Practical 62 / 57
Premium 34 / 32
Winter 40 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Kia Telluride S · Orange = Subaru Ascent

Specs side-by-side

Spec Kia Telluride S Subaru Ascent
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Pros & cons

Kia Telluride S

  • Seats eight with a sizable 787 L cargo area for family gear
  • Confident passing and merging from 291 hp and 0-100 km/h in 8.0 s
  • Signals emphasize reliability and safety, matching family priorities
  • Good value in its segment at around 35,000

Subaru Ascent

  • AWD traction adds confidence in all weather
  • Seats up to 8 with 514 L of cargo for people and gear
  • 5-star safety and strong reliability score (80)
  • Good value in its segment with balanced power (260 hp) and 9 L/100 km combined

Verdict

Pick Kia Telluride S if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Kia Telluride S is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Subaru Ascent if…
Reliability edge
Subaru Ascent scores higher on reliability — worth considering for long-term ownership.

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