2024 Kia Telluride vs. 2024 Toyota Sequoia 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 Sequoia

2024 Toyota
Sequoia

MSRP*: $61,275 to $81,265
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG 19 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 87.0 ft3 86.9 ft3
Engine
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 437-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 291 hp 437 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 - 5,500 lbs 8,980 - 9,520 lbs
Exterior Length 196.9 in 208.1 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 79.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in
Front 39.2 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.4 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 Sequoia. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Telluride and the Toyota Sequoia.

Convenience
The Toyota Sequoia requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Kia Telluride, 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 Kia Telluride is a better financial choice over the Toyota Sequoia, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Kia Telluride is a little narrower than the Toyota Sequoia, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Kia Telluride, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Sequoia.

Handling
The Kia Telluride has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Sequoia, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Sequoia is clearly the choice over the Kia Telluride for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Telluride has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota Sequoia.

Powertrain
The Kia Telluride has much lower torque than the Toyota Sequoia, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

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 Sequoia. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Kia Telluride as you will in the Toyota Sequoia.