2024 Kia Telluride vs. 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Review

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2024 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,190 to $53,385
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2024 Mitsubishi
Outlander

MSRP*: $28,395 to $40,845
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG 30 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 87.0 ft3 64.3 ft3
Engine
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 181-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 291 hp 181 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 - 5,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 196.9 in 185.4 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 74.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.9 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in
Front 38.8 - 40.6 in
Rear 37.4 - 39.1 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Telluride than in the Mitsubishi Outlander. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Telluride and the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Convenience
The Kia Telluride requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mitsubishi Outlander, 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). The Kia Telluride will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mitsubishi Outlander, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Telluride is much wider than the Mitsubishi Outlander, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Kia Telluride, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Handling
The Kia Telluride has a larger turning radius than the Mitsubishi Outlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Kia Telluride is clearly the choice over the Mitsubishi Outlander for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Telluride greatly out-muscles the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Kia Telluride does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mitsubishi Outlander.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Telluride and the Mitsubishi Outlander. With the Kia Telluride, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mitsubishi Outlander.