XT6 vs Kia Telluride

2023 Cadillac XT6 vs. Kia Telluride Comparison | Moline, IL

The 2023 Cadillac XT6 and Kia Telluride are premium three-row SUVs designed to not only accommodate, but impress the whole family. What’s the key difference between these two SUVs? While they both offer three rows of seating, the XT6 has a maximum seating capacity of seven passengers, while the Telluride can seat up to eight passengers. For more information, read through this 2023 Cadillac XT6 vs. Kia Telluride comparison crafted by the McLaughlin Cadillac team.

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2023 Cadillac XT6 Exterior Desert Mountain Highway

2023 Cadillac XT6

2023 Cadillac XT6 vs. Kia Telluride Interior

Discover opulent design inside either the 2023 Cadillac XT6 or Kia Telluride. When winter rears its inexorable head, turn on the heated front seats and figuratively defrost yourself and your co-pilot. Introduce your family to up and coming new musicians or play the classics with help from the 14-speaker Bose® Performance Series audio system on the XT6 or ten-speaker Harman Kardon® premium audio system on the Telluride. Other available 2023 Cadillac XT6 interior and infotainment features include:

  • In-vehicle air ionizer
  • Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Power tilt and telescoping steering column
  • 8-in. color driver information center
  • 8-in. Cadillac user experience with available navigation
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
  • Wi-Fi® hotspot capable
  • Wireless phone charging
  • Keyless open
  • Remote start
  • Universal home remote

2023 Cadillac XT6 vs. Kia Telluride Dimensions, Cargo Space, & Seating

The 2023 Cadillac XT6 and Kia Telluride are both three-row SUVs with generous cargo capacities. When you need to configure your rear seats for both cargo and passengers, the XT6 boasts a second-row bench seat with a 60/40 split-fold and a tip/slide/pitch easy entry feature so third-row passengers can enter and exit. If you prefer a slightly smaller configuration, the XT6 can also be equipped with second-row captain’s chairs, which gives you a total of six seats in the cabin.

The Telluride offers either a seven- or eight-passenger seating configuration. The seven-passenger Telluride offers second-row captain’s chairs, while the eight-passenger configuration offers bench seating in both rear rows. The Telluride model’s second row can be folded with the press of a button to allow easy entry to the third row and an additional space for cargo.

View the maximum interior dimensions for both models in the accompanying table.

2023 Model Cadillac XT6 Kia Telluride
Max. Passenger Capacity Seven Eight
Max. Cargo Capacity 78.7 cu.-ft. 87 cu.-ft.
Cargo (Behind Second Row) 43.1 cu.-ft. 46 cu.-ft.
Cargo (Behind Third Row) 12.6 cu.-ft. 21 cu.-ft.
Headroom (First / Second / Third Row) 39.8 / 39.1 / 37.2 in. 40.9 / 40.2 / 38.1 in.
Legroom (First / Second / Third Row) 41.2 / 39.1 / 29.5 in. 41.4 / 42.4 / 31.4 in.

2023 Cadillac XT6 vs. Kia Telluride Engine Specs & Towing Capacity

No matter which 2023 SUV you select, you’ll find powerful options available for both the Cadillac XT6 and Kia Telluride. Both XT6 engines can be configured with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), while the Telluride comes exclusively with active AWD. Switch gears seamlessly with the nine-speed automatic transmission on the XT6 or eight-speed automatic transmission on the Telluride. Tow up to 4,000 pounds with the XT6 or 5,000 pounds with the Telluride.

View 2023 Cadillac XT6 and Kia Telluride engine specs in the accompanying table.

2023 Model Cadillac XT6 Cadillac XT6 Kia Telluride
Engine 2.0L turbo I4 3.6L V6 3.8L V6
Horsepower 237 HP 310 HP 291 HP
Torque 258 lb.-ft. 271 lb.-ft. 262 lb.-ft.
MPG (city/hwy) 21/27 19/26 20/26

2023 Cadillac XT6 vs. Kia Telluride Safety Features & Technology

Protect your loved ones and take advantage of convenient features in either the 2023 Cadillac XT6 or Kia Telluride. The Cadillac XT6 offers an innovative hands-free driver assistance system called Super Cruise™ that allows you to take a breather on select highways while continuing to pay attention to the road. Both SUVs offer a rear camera mirror, which converts your rear view mirror into a camera view for the camera on your rear bumper. This can be turned off with the quick press of a button. Other available 2023 Cadillac XT6 and Kia Telluride driver assist features include:

2023 Cadillac XT6

  • Night vision system
  • Automatic seat belt tightening
  • Forward collision alert
  • Front pedestrian braking
  • HD rear vision camera
  • Lane change alert with side blind zone alert
  • Lane keep assist with lane departure warning
  • Passenger sensing system
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear pedestrian alert
  • Head-up display
  • HD surround vision
  • Surround vision recorder
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Rear camera mirror with washer

2023 Kia Telluride

  • Head-up display
  • Rear occupant alert with Ultrasonic sensors
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Reverse parking collision avoidance assist
  • Auto emergency braking technology
  • Forward collision warning
  • Blind spot collision warning
  • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance assist
  • Lane departure warning
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Smart cruise control with stop and go
  • Rear view monitor with dynamic parking guidance
  • Full digital display rear view mirror

2023 Cadillac XT6 vs. Kia Telluride Price

The 2023 Cadillac XT6 has a starting MSRP of $48,440, while the 2023 Kia Telluride starts at $35,890 MSRP.



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