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2027 MODELS • THREE-ROW SUV COMPARISON
Compare the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse with the 2027 Kia Telluride for passenger use, cargo space and towing. The main comparison below is gasoline to gasoline; Telluride Hybrid is identified separately so its specifications are not mixed into the gas model.
2027 Traverse: 2.5L turbo four-cylinder; 328 hp and 326 lb.-ft. [1]
2027 Telluride gas: 2.5L turbo four-cylinder; 274 hp and 311 lb.-ft. [2]
Published output is not an acceleration test or a guarantee of how either vehicle will feel to you.
2027 Traverse: Up to eight on LT with the available second-row bench; Z71, RS and High Country seat seven. [1]
2027 Telluride gas: Seven- or eight-passenger configurations, depending on equipment. [4]
Verify the actual second-row arrangement before choosing a vehicle for a full passenger load.
2027 Traverse: 22.9 cubic feet. [1]
2027 Telluride gas: 22.3 cubic feet, including space under the luggage tray cover. [2]
These are manufacturer-published measurements. Cargo shape, measurement conventions and underfloor storage affect how your belongings fit.
2027 Traverse: 56.6 cubic feet behind the second row. [1]
2027 Telluride gas: 48.7 cubic feet behind the second row, including under-tray space. [2]
2027 Traverse: 98 cubic feet with rear passenger rows folded. [1]
2027 Telluride gas: 89.3 cubic feet with rear passenger rows folded, including under-tray space. [2]
Maximum cargo capacity is not available while all passenger seats are occupied.
2027 Traverse: Up to 5,000 pounds with the required equipment and within vehicle limits. [1]
2027 Telluride gas: Up to 5,000 pounds with the required equipment and within vehicle limits. [2][4]
Confirm the hitch, vehicle rating, loaded trailer and passenger/cargo load for the specific SUV.
A family that regularly uses the third row should start with the space behind that row, not the largest cargo number in an advertisement. Try your stroller, groceries, sports bags or luggage without folding a seat you need for a passenger.
Next, test the arrangement you use on weekends. Would folding one portion of the third row leave enough seating? Can a longer item be carried without interfering with the driver’s position? Where will loose items be secured? These questions tell you more about practical utility than maximum volume alone.
Traverse has the higher published maximum cargo figure in this comparison, while the behind-third-row figures are much closer. Treat that as a reason to test both loading arrangements rather than as a promise that a particular object will fit. [1][2]
Count the people you transport on a busy day, including occasional passengers. Then try the available route into the third row with the second row positioned where it would normally be. A cabin that looks open with no one aboard can work differently after the seats are adjusted.
For child restraints, use the vehicle and restraint instructions to check approved seating positions, anchoring and access. Ask to evaluate the configuration you intend to purchase; do not assume that a seven-seat demonstration vehicle represents an eight-seat vehicle.
Have adults sit in the seats they will use on a longer trip. Check foot placement, visibility, access to controls and the effort needed to enter and exit. Comfort is personal, so this guide does not declare either SUV universally more comfortable.
The 2027 Telluride Hybrid has a published 329-hp combined output, a maximum cargo figure of 88.3 cubic feet and maximum towing of 4,500 pounds when properly equipped. Those are hybrid figures, not specifications for the gasoline Telluride in the main comparison. [3]
A shopper who specifically wants a hybrid should include that vehicle in the shortlist and compare its actual price, equipment and fuel-economy label. A hybrid preference should not be hidden by comparing only gasoline versions, and a hybrid specification should not be presented as standard equipment on the less expensive or differently equipped gas version.
For either powertrain, use the exact trim and drivetrain when reviewing operating costs. Your annual mileage, driving pattern and purchase price assumptions matter more than an unsupported claim that one model will always be cheaper to own.
Chevrolet lists a standard 17.7-inch diagonal infotainment screen for the 2027 Traverse. Kia’s equipment varies by trim, so review its current equipment chart for the Telluride you are considering. [1][5]
On a test drive, ask to pair a compatible phone, adjust the climate controls and demonstrate the camera views. Check which features are included, which require an option package and which connected functions have service-plan requirements.
Do not treat the number of driver-assistance features as a crash-test result. Learn how each fitted system operates, when it may be limited and what the driver must still do. Test-drive impressions should focus on usability rather than deliberately provoking a safety system.
The published cargo comparison gives you a concrete reason to explore Traverse. Try the rear-seat configurations, evaluate the technology and ask for a quote on a trim that includes the features you want—not simply the highest trim available.
A preferred seating layout, particular equipment package or interest in the separately offered hybrid can make Telluride worth evaluating. Use that preference to define a comparable vehicle rather than choosing a winner from a model name.
Compare the same number of seats, desired drivetrain, important comfort features and required towing equipment. An entry-level vehicle and a highly optioned vehicle are not a meaningful price comparison merely because they share a model year.
Browse new Traverse inventory and send us the stock number of a vehicle you want to see. Confirm the model year, seating layout and availability before your visit. This research guide covers 2027 specifications; a 2026 listing needs its own model-year review.
You can also review current Chevrolet specials, begin a trade appraisal and visit the Finance Center. Ask for a written quote that identifies the exact vehicle and qualifying programs.
Visit our contact and directions page to plan a Creve Coeur appointment. The Chevrolet Research Center provides related model and buying guides.
Yes. This page is specifically a 2027 Traverse versus 2027 Telluride comparison. It does not carry specifications forward from the previous Telluride generation.
No. Hybrid specifications appear in their own section so shoppers can distinguish the powertrains.
No. Maximum volume requires rear seats to be folded. Start with behind-third-row space when those seats are occupied.
No. A model-line maximum is not permission to tow a particular load. Check the actual vehicle, required equipment, loaded trailer and applicable vehicle weight limits.
Contact the team to ask which configurations are available to view and arrange a visit around the one that matters to you.
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Bring your passenger needs and cargo measurements. We will help you identify a Traverse configuration to inspect and a written quote to compare.
U.S. manufacturer information reviewed September 23, 2026. Equipment and availability vary by model year, trim and vehicle. Main comparison: 2027 U.S. gasoline models. Kia includes under-tray space in the cited cargo measurements; compare the actual usable space. Hybrid numbers are separately labeled. Towing requires proper equipment and compliance with vehicle limits.
[1] Chevrolet — 2027 Traverse specifications
[2] Kia America — 2027 gasoline Telluride specifications
[3] Kia America — 2027 Telluride Hybrid specifications
