2024 Kia Telluride vs. 2024 Nissan Pathfinder Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Telluride

2024 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,190 to $53,385
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder

2024 Nissan
Pathfinder

MSRP*: $36,650 to $51,520
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 87.0 ft3 80.5 ft3
Engine
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 284-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 291 hp 284 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 - 5,500 lbs 3,500 - 6,000 lbs
Exterior Length 196.9 in 197.7 - 198.8 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in
Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 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 Nissan Pathfinder. The Nissan Pathfinder will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Telluride.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Telluride as you will with the Nissan Pathfinder, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 is somewhat more expensive than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Dimensions
The Kia Telluride is about the same width as the Nissan Pathfinder. When looking at overall length, the Kia Telluride takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan Pathfinder.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Kia Telluride is clearly the choice over the Nissan Pathfinder for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Kia Telluride and the Nissan Pathfinder.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Kia Telluride and the Nissan Pathfinder are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Telluride and the Nissan Pathfinder. The Kia Telluride has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Nissan Pathfinder.