2024 Kia Telluride vs. 2025 Land Rover Defender Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Telluride

2024 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,190 to $53,385
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Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $118,900
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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 5 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 87.0 ft3 44.6 - 76.1 ft3
Engine
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 493-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 518-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 291 hp 296 - 518 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 - 5,500 lbs 7,716 - 8,201 lbs
Exterior Length 196.9 in 180.5 - 211.7 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in
Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 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 Land Rover Defender. The Kia Telluride offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Defender, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

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 Land Rover Defender, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Kia Telluride is a little narrower than the Land Rover Defender, 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 Land Rover Defender.

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender.

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

Utility
The Kia Telluride has less seating than the Land Rover Defender, making the Land Rover Defender the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Kia Telluride has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Land Rover Defender.