Kia Telluride S vs Subaru Ascent

Kia Telluride S

Suv · Gasoline

Subaru Ascent

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

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

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
Combined consumption of 10.5 L/100 km is higher than many smaller alternatives
Less suited to tight city driving per usage signals
Not aimed at performance driving or sporty handling
No electrified range or battery, so not for hybrid/EV seekers

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
Three-row size and AWD focus make it less convenient for tight city driving
Not aimed at a premium experience
514 L cargo can feel tight when traveling with all eight seats occupied
If low urban running costs are the priority, 9 L/100 km combined may not impress in stop-and-go traffic

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.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Kia Telluride S

Subaru Ascent

Verdict

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