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2020 Kia Telluride AWD vs 2020 Subaru Outback AWD

The 2020 Subaru Outback AWD uses less fuel: 9.1 against 11.2 l/100km, about 19% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2020 Subaru Outback AWD costs about $1,863 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2020 Subaru Outback AWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (6 against 7). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2020 Subaru Outback AWD leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 16 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2020 Kia Telluride AWD11.2 l/100km
2020 Subaru Outback AWD9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2020 Kia Telluride AWD264.7 g/km
2020 Subaru Outback AWD213.1 g/km
Kerb weight
2020 Kia Telluride AWD1,973.1 kg
2020 Subaru Outback AWD1,705 kg
NHTSA recalls
2020 Kia Telluride AWD7
2020 Subaru Outback AWD6
Owner complaints
2020 Kia Telluride AWD761
2020 Subaru Outback AWD897
NCAP overall rating
2020 Kia Telluride AWD5
2020 Subaru Outback AWD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2020 Kia Telluride AWD2020 Subaru Outback AWD
CO2264.7 g/km213.1 g/km
Combined11.2 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Complaints761897
Recall campaigns76
Cylinders64
Displacement3,800 cc2,500 cc
DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70L3SULEV30
Extra-urban9.8 l/100km7.8 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears88
Gross weight2,683.9 kg2,199.9 kg
Kerb weight1,973.1 kg1,705 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)Automatic (AV-S8)
Urban12.4 l/100km10.2 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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