Compare 2021 Cadillac XT6 vs 2021 Kia Telluride

2021 Cadillac XT6
#7 in Luxury Large SUVs
2021 Kia Telluride
#1 in Large SUVs
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AWD 4-Door Luxury
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
XT6 AWD 4-Door Luxury 21 26 $47,495 $49,995
XT6 AWD 4-Door Premium Luxury 18 25 $52,055 $54,795
XT6 AWD 4-Door Sport 18 25 $54,335 $57,195
XT6 FWD 4-Door Luxury 21 27 $45,595 $47,995
XT6 FWD 4-Door Premium Luxury 19 26 $50,155 $52,795
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EX AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Telluride EX AWD 19 24 $37,809 $39,590
Telluride EX FWD 20 26 $35,899 $37,590
Telluride LX AWD 19 24 $32,994 $34,190
Telluride LX FWD 20 26 $31,064 $32,190
Telluride S AWD 19 24 $35,310 $36,590
Telluride S FWD 20 26 $33,380 $34,590
Telluride SX AWD 19 24 $42,393 $44,390
Telluride SX FWD 20 26 $40,577 $42,490
Pricing
Invoice Price
$47,495
$37,809
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$49,995
$39,590
Monthly Payment Estimate
$833 / month
$660 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
7.5
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 Cadillac XT6 is a sharp spin on three-row family crossovers, but misses on a few details. The 2021 Kia Telluride earns our Best Car To Buy nod with its excellent features, warranty, space, and style.
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Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
26 mpg 24 mpg
Vehicle
Number of Passenger Doors
4 -
EPA Classification
Sport Utility Vehicles Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Third Leg Room (in)
29.5 31.4
Second Head Room (in)
39.1 40.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- TBD - 157.1
Third Hip Room (in)
39.5 43.7
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.4 59.9
Front Leg Room (in)
41.2 41.4
Third Head Room (in)
37.2 38.1
Front Hip Room (in)
50.1 58.9
Passenger Capacity
7 8
Third Shoulder Room (in)
53.5 55.3
Second Leg Room (in)
39.1 42.4
Front Head Room (in)
39.8 39.5
Second Hip Room (in)
55.7 58
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.3 61.6
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
66.4 67.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.65 8
Length, Overall (in)
198.5 196.9
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - -
Height, Overall (in)
69.9 68.9
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - -
Track Width, Rear (in)
66.2 67.6
Wheelbase (in)
112.7 114.2
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
77.3 78.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
78.7 87
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
12.6 21
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
43.1 46
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - -
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 x 0.9 12
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.9 13.4
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.0 18.8
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
38.7 38.8
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - -
Tires
Front Tire Size
P235/65R18 P245/60HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QMV NA
Spare Tire Order Code
ZCD NA
Rear Tire Size
P235/65R18 P245/60HR18
Rear Tire Order Code
QMV NA
Trailering
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
4000 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 5000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4565 4255
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x - TBD - 18 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x - TBD - 18 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
220 -
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
235 @ 5000 291 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas I4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1500-4000 262 @ 5200
Engine Order Code
LSY NA
Displacement
2.0/- TBD - 3.8 L/231
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 21
Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.80
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.96 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.31 2.90
Trans Order Code
M3G NA
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.62 -
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.47 3.65
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
2.44 1.42
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.44 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.69 4.81
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 0.65
Clutch Size (in)
NA -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
3.01 1.86
Trans Type
9 8
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- TBD - -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92 1.22
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Summary
Vehicle Name
Cadillac XT6 Kia Telluride
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.8 8.5
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating
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2021 Cadillac XT6
  • 2021 Cadillac XT6 arriving; 2020s remain in stock
  • Lease: From $399 for 36 months
  • Rebates: $5,000 off 2020s; $2,250 off 2021s
  • Finance: From 0.9% APR for 60 months + rebate
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2021 Kia Telluride
  • 2021 Telluride is in stock
  • Lease: $329 per month for 36 months
  • Rebate: College and military cash
  • Finance: 1.9% APR for 66 months
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