2024 Kia
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2024 Toyota
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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 |
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| 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.
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). The Kia Telluride is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Highlander.
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
The Kia Telluride has less seating than the Toyota Highlander, making the Toyota Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Kia Telluride as you will in the Toyota Highlander.