2024 Kia Telluride vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Telluride

2024 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,190 to $53,385
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

2024 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $43,070 to $53,545
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 87.0 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 291 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 - 5,500 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 196.9 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Kia Telluride offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Toyota Grand Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Telluride.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Telluride will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Dimensions
The Kia Telluride is about the same width as the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Kia Telluride is slightly shorter than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Kia Telluride has the same turning radius as the Toyota Grand Highlander, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Kia Telluride will do just as well as the Toyota Grand Highlander, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Kia Telluride has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Kia Telluride doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Utility
The Kia Telluride has less seating than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making the Toyota Grand Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Kia Telluride has less cargo space than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.