Ford Escape vs Kia Telluride
The Ford Escape is more fuel-efficient at 41 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Kia Telluride. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Escape | Kia Telluride | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,159 | 967 |
| Most reported problem | Body & structure | Lighting |
| Crashes and fires | 32 and 9 | 11 and 15 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 42,000 miles | 7,000 miles |
| Recalls | 23 | 7 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 41 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 44 and 37 | 20 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,650 | $2,900 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,159 complaints for the Ford Escape and 967 for the Kia Telluride. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 5 stars for the Ford Escape, 5 stars for the Kia Telluride.
Safety recalls on file: 23 for the Ford Escape, 7 for the Kia Telluride.