2024 Kia Telluride vs. 2024 Toyota 4Runner Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Telluride

2024 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,190 to $53,385
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

Picture of the 2024 Toyota 4Runner

2024 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $40,705 to $55,170
See details & photos

Find Your Best Price Today!

MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 87.0 ft3 88.8 - 89.7 ft3
Engine
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 270-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 291 hp 270 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 - 5,500 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 196.9 in 190.2 - 191.3 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 75.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 32.9 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in
Front 38.6 - 39.3 in
Rear 38.6 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 Toyota 4Runner. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Telluride and the Toyota 4Runner.

Convenience
The Kia Telluride requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota 4Runner, 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). Whether you pick the Kia Telluride or the Toyota 4Runner, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Telluride is much wider than the Toyota 4Runner, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Kia Telluride, which is slightly longer than the Toyota 4Runner.

Handling
The Kia Telluride has a larger turning radius than the Toyota 4Runner, 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 4Runner, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Kia Telluride has a little more horsepower than the Toyota 4Runner.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Kia Telluride doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota 4Runner.

Utility
The Kia Telluride offers greater seating capacity than the Toyota 4Runner, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Kia Telluride as you will in the Toyota 4Runner.