2025 Hyundai
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2024 Kia
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| MPG - City | 24 - 29 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 29 - 35 MPG | 24 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 63.7 ft3 | 87.0 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 147 - 190 hp | 291 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 5,000 - 5,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 171.3 - 172.6 in | 196.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.9 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in |
Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Telluride than in the Hyundai Kona, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Kona and the Kia Telluride.
Convenience
The Kia Telluride requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Kona, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Hyundai Kona is a better financial choice over the Kia Telluride, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Kona is much slimmer than the Kia Telluride, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Hyundai Kona, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Telluride.
Handling
The Hyundai Kona has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Kia Telluride, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Kona has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Telluride.
Powertrain
The Hyundai Kona has much lower torque than the Kia Telluride, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Hyundai Kona has less seating than the Kia Telluride, making the Kia Telluride the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Hyundai Kona has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Telluride.