Kia Telluride vs Nissan Pathfinder (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$15
- Telluride: 7 hp more, 6.5 cu ft more cargo.
- Pathfinder: 1 mpg better.
- Telluride wins 7 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Telluride | Pathfinder | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $37,805 | $37,790 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 284 hp | Telluride |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 259 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 23 mpg | Pathfinder |
| Cargo, max | 87.0 cu ft | 80.5 cu ft | Telluride |
| Cargo, seats up | 21.0 cu ft | 16.6 cu ft | Telluride |
| Rear legroom | 42.4 in | 35.5 in | Telluride |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in to 44.1 in | 44.3 in | N/A |
| Length | 196.9 in | 197.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 78.3 in | 77.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,134 lb to 4,343 lb | 4,480 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 3,500 lb | Telluride |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.1 in | Telluride |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 6.9 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Telluride |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Telluride LX FWD $36,390 | Pathfinder S 2WD $36,400 | $10 |
| Pathfinder S 2WD $36,400 | Telluride LX FWD $36,390 | $10 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Telluride | Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $37,805 | $37,790 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,670 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $10,017 |
| Total, 6 years | $48,278 | $47,807 |
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 | About the same | |
| MPG | Pathfinder | 4% |
| Power | Telluride | 2% |
| Space | Telluride | 7% |
| 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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