Kia Telluride gas mileage for Lubbock drivers
Lubbock buyers who ask what mpg the Kia Telluride gets are really asking what the next several years of gas will cost. The EPA figure is the starting point, and the trim, drivetrain and engine decide where each Telluride lands on it. We sell both the gas Telluride and the Telluride Hybrid at 6006 19th Street, so you can compare them on the same lot.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Lubbock. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
What mpg does the Kia Telluride get in Lubbock?
The number that counts is the EPA combined figure for the exact trim and drivetrain you drive home. That figure is a weighted average, calculated by weighting the City MPG value by 55% and the Highway MPG value by 45% (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 2026). Read the combined number on each label before you compare trims, because it already blends the stop-and-go and open-road driving a Lubbock week includes.
Group 1 Kia Hub City sells the Telluride and the Telluride Hybrid, so you can put both labels side by side in one visit. Bring the trim you have in mind and ask us to show you its label before you decide.
Does front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive save more gas on the Telluride?
The drivetrain with the higher combined EPA figure saves more gas, and that is the number to check on each label. Automakers test a representative vehicle over 5 defined test cycles on a dynamometer, and EPA audits manufacturer data and independently confirms roughly 15% of results at its NVFEL facility (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 2026). That testing is why the label is the figure to trust over a rough guess.
Ask for the front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive labels on the same trim. The gap between their combined numbers is the gap in your fuel bill.
How much does the Telluride Hybrid save on gas for Lubbock drivers?
The saving is the gap between the two combined figures, applied to your own miles and the price you pay per gallon. Divide your yearly miles by the gas Telluride’s combined mpg, then divide them by the Hybrid’s combined mpg. Subtract the smaller fuel total from the larger one, then multiply the gallons saved by the price per gallon you pay in Lubbock.
Run the numbers with both labels in hand. A buyer who drives more miles each year gains more from a higher combined figure, so the saving grows with the miles.
What does the Telluride cost to fuel each year in Lubbock?
Your yearly fuel bill is your annual miles divided by combined mpg, multiplied by the price of a gallon. That calculation puts a dollar figure on the label number that matters most to your budget. Each Telluride carries a 19.0-gallon fuel tank, according to Kia’s published specifications, so one full fill-up costs 19 times the gallon price you pay.
Running cost sits on top of the price, which starts at $39,190 for the Telluride LX. Add the fuel bill to the payment you expect, and the comparison between trims becomes a comparison of the total you will spend.
How does Lubbock driving change Telluride gas mileage?
Lubbock commuters average 17.5 minutes one way, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates, which puts most trips in the range where the combined figure applies. Traffic still takes a toll. Each auto commuter in the Lubbock urban area lost 22 hours to congestion delay in 2024 and burned 6 extra gallons of fuel, according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s 2025 Urban Mobility Report.
Heat adds to the bill. Lubbock’s normal July high is 93.4 degrees Fahrenheit, and the city averages 91.6 days a year at or above 90 degrees, according to NOAA’s 1991 to 2020 climate normals for the Lubbock station. Those are the days the air conditioning runs hardest, so plan for the summer figure as well as the label.
Which Telluride trim is the best pick for gas mileage?
The trim with the best combined figure on its label is the trim to buy for mileage, so compare the labels trim by trim. Price and seating narrow the list before you read the numbers. The Telluride LX starts at $39,190 with eight seats, the S starts at $42,090 with seven seats, and the EX starts at $43,790 with eight seats, according to Kia’s published 2027 specifications.
Pick the trim that fits your family first, then let the combined figure on its label decide between the drivetrains. A buyer who wants eight seats has the LX and EX to compare on mileage and price.
Why buy a Telluride from Group 1 Kia Hub City in Lubbock?
Group 1 Kia Hub City has a 4.5-star rating on Google across 2,127 reviews, and 81 in 100 of them are five-star. Our payment calculator accepts a trade-in offer amount, so you can see the monthly figure with your trade in place.
Our Buy A Kia Online page covers Kia leases, new Kia financing and pre-owned car loans. In a September 2026 Google review, Desirae T. wrote:
“I was very happy with my car salesman and car. When it comes time for trade in I will be back!”
Frequently asked questions
Do you sell the Telluride Hybrid as well as the gas Telluride?
Yes. Group 1 Kia Hub City sells both the Telluride and the Telluride Hybrid. Bring both labels to the lot and compare them on the same day.
How many seats does a Telluride have?
The Telluride EX and LX seat eight, while the S, SX, X-Line and X-Pro trims seat seven, according to Kia’s published 2027 specifications. Choose the trim that matches how many people ride with you most often.
How long is the Telluride’s warranty?
Kia’s published terms give the Telluride a 5-year or 60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Ask us to walk you through the terms before you sign.
Can I see a payment with my trade-in included?
Yes. Our payment calculator accepts a trade-in offer amount, so you can see the payment with your trade applied before you visit.
Can I lease or finance a Telluride through you?
Yes. Kia leases, new Kia financing and pre-owned car loans are all available here. Start with the option that fits how long you plan to keep the car.
Can I schedule service without coming in?
Yes. Service can be scheduled online, in person or by phone, so you can book your Telluride’s visits however is easiest for you.
How Group 1 Kia Hub City puts a Telluride payment and trade-in in one place
Running cost is the number a Telluride buyer should set against the price, and our payment calculator lets you do that before you drive over. It takes a trade-in offer amount, so the figure you see already reflects what your current car is worth to us. Bring the combined mpg from each label you are weighing, and the payment and the fuel bill can be compared on one sheet.
Our service team handles the Telluride after the sale, and service can be booked online, in person or by phone. The 4.5-star record and the buyer quoted above are the reason to start with us, and the rest of the decision is the label you choose.
Group 1 Kia Hub City answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Lubbock showroom, or call (844) 402-3025.
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