2024 Telluride Cargo & Family Space Guide

2024 Kia Telluride Cargo Space by Seat Configuration

All volumes are SAE-measured figures from manufacturer and Edmunds specifications for the 2024 model year US market. Actual usable space depends on cargo shape and floor flatness when rows are folded; confirm on the specific stock unit.

What the Cargo Numbers Mean in Practice

With 21.0 cu. ft. behind the third row when all seats are in use, the Telluride's rearmost cargo area is roughly the size of a compact crossover's total trunk. That's enough for a compact stroller, a few backpacks, or a weekend bag per passenger — but a full-size double stroller will likely require the third row to be folded or partially folded. Before visiting Rocky Mountain Eurosport Parker, measure your stroller's folded footprint and bring those dimensions to check against the actual floor opening on stock units RG475246, RG529407, or RG500289.

Folding the third row opens up 46.0 cu. ft. — more than doubling the all-seats-up figure. That's enough for checked-luggage-sized bags for a family of five, or a large cargo box plus gear for a ski trip up to the mountains from Parker. When both rear rows fold, the 87.0 cu. ft. maximum transforms the Telluride into a genuine hauler capable of moving furniture or large sporting equipment. Ask the dealer to demonstrate the fold-flat mechanism on the lot so you can confirm floor flatness and ease of operation.[1][2]

Seven vs. Eight Passengers: Choosing the Right Layout

The 2024 Telluride seats either seven or eight passengers depending on trim level. The LX and EX trims offer eight-passenger seating via a second-row bench, while most other trims — including higher trim levels — come with a seven-passenger configuration that typically uses captain's chairs in the second row. For families with multiple car seats, a second-row bench can be useful, but captain's chairs often make buckling children in rear-facing or forward-facing seats easier and provide a walk-through path to the third row.

When visiting Rocky Mountain Eurosport Parker, ask which second-row layout each AWD unit on the lot is equipped with. Bring your car seat and attempt an install in the second row before committing — the usable width of the bench or the spacing between captain's chairs varies and is worth confirming in person. If you regularly transport three child passengers, clarify whether the third-row width comfortably fits a booster seat alongside two adults, as third-row width is not captured by cargo volume figures alone.[1][3]