2024 Kia Telluride vs. 2024 Toyota 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 Highlander

2024 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $39,270 to $51,675
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 87.0 ft3 84.3 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 194.9 - 197.4 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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 Toyota Highlander. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Telluride and the Toyota Highlander.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Telluride as you will with the Toyota Highlander, 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). Whether you pick the Kia Telluride or the Toyota Highlander, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Telluride is much wider than the Toyota Highlander, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Kia Telluride takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Highlander.

Handling
The Kia Telluride has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver 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 Highlander, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Kia Telluride has a little more horsepower than the Toyota 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 Highlander.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Telluride and the Toyota Highlander. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Kia Telluride as you will in the Toyota Highlander.