Honda Pilot vs Kia Telluride (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,845
- Pilot: wins no measure.
- Telluride: $3,845 cheaper, 6 hp more.
- Telluride wins 7 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Pilot | Telluride | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,650 | $37,805 | Telluride |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 291 hp | Telluride |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 87.0 cu ft | 87.0 cu ft | About the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.6 cu ft | 21.0 cu ft | Telluride |
| Rear legroom | 40.8 in | 42.4 in | Telluride |
| Front legroom | 41.0 in | 41.4 in to 44.1 in | N/A |
| Length | 199.9 in | 196.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.3 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,488 lb | 4,134 lb to 4,343 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 3,500 lb | 5,000 lb | Telluride |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.0 in | Telluride |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9 s estimate | N/A | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Telluride |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Pilot Sport 2WD $40,200 | Telluride S FWD $39,390 | $810 |
| Telluride LX FWD $36,390 | Pilot Sport 2WD $40,200 | $3,810 |
Cost to run
Telluride costs $3,845 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Pilot | Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $41,650 | $37,805 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | $52,123 | $48,278 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Telluride wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Telluride | 9% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | Telluride | 2% |
| Space | About the same | |
| Towing | Telluride | 30% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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