Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Kia Telluride

Grand Cherokee L vs Telluride: Interior and Cargo

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L and the Telluride boast very similar, spacious, upscale cabins, which drivers expect of a large SUV.  The Grand Cherokee L can seat six or seven people, while the Telluride can handle seven or eight. There are heated front seats on both the Telluride and the Grand Cherokee L. Regarding head room, the front shoulder room is comparable between both SUVs. The front leg room  There's very similar leg room in the second row too. 

There's more cargo volume on the Kia Telluride, though, with 21 cubic feet compared to the Jeep Grand Cherokee L's 17.2 cubic feet. However, the cargo volume is similar when you put down the third-row seats at 87 cubic feet for the Kia Telluride, and 84.6 cubic feet for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Both the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and some models of the Kia Telluride come equipped with a power liftgate, making the cargo space much easier to access.

Higher quality materials can be found on higher trims of the Kia Telluride. Jeep Grand Cherokee L is much the same but tops the Kia Telluride in terms of the luxury feel that can be provided at higher trims. Open-pore wood trim and quilted leather upholstery are part of what comes on the higher trims of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. In contrast, the higher trims of the Kia Telluride do come with Nappa leather upholstery - but it's not quilted.

While it's clear that there's more cargo space and seating in the Kia Telluride, there are various storage space features found in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L that use its space well. In terms of interior quality, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L gives drivers the most choices for the interior they want. From basic to luxurious, you get it all with the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. 

Grand Cherokee L vs Telluride: Technology

Both the Kia Telluride and Jeep Grand Cherokee L are equipped with high levels of advanced technology and equipment. If you need to stare at a big screen to get your infotainment needs on the road, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L may not be for you. With that said, it comes with a 10.1-inch infotainment screen fully integrated with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Serius XM radio. This compares with the Kia Telluride's 12.3-inch infotainment screen, which is also integrated with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but not Serius XM standard. 

There are also higher-end speaker systems offered on the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Drivers can choose from the standard six-speaker setup found on other Jeep Grand Cherokee models, a nine-speaker Alpine audio setup, or a high-end, 19-speaker McIntosh speaker setup. On the Kia Telluride, the standard speaker setup is available, and drivers can only upgrade to a 10-speaker Harman/Kardon speaker setup. 

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L can be upgraded to have in-dash navigation with real-time traffic and weather updates, in addition to wireless connectivity to its infotainment systems through smartphones. Passengers in the back seats can have their own 10.1-inch screens mounted on the back of the front seats of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L. These screens are fully integrated with Wi-Fi connectivity and Amazon Fire for a robust passenger entertainment setup. 

The Kia Telluride does have on-board WiFi for its passengers and a technology called driver talk. This technology amplifies the driver's voice to the back two rows for easy family communication overall. Its infotainment system is also equipped with real-time weather and traffic updates as well. On higher trims of the Kia Telluride, rear screens are also offered. However, they come with USB connectivity in lieu of the Jeep Grand Cherokee L's WiFi connectivity and Amazon Fire capabilities. 

Aside from screen size, it's clear that the Jeep Grand Cherokee L offers more when it comes to practical, driver-friendly technology for South Carolinians.

Grand Cherokee L vs Telluride: Off-Roading Capabilities

The Jeep Grand Cherokee L has more ground clearance at 8.5" compared to the Kia Telluride's 8" standard clearance. This extra half-inch of clearance can make all the difference in the world regarding off-road capabilities. Jeep's affinity for consistently producing vehicles with a high degree of off-road capability here takes the cake. 

While the Kia Telluride can be upgraded to have a similar level of ground clearance, it's just not built for off-roading like a Jeep. That's partially due to the readdition of the quadra lift air suspension on the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L.