Kia Telluride vs Toyota Highlander (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,965

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Telluride LX FWD vs Highlander LE FWD
Measure	Telluride	Highlander	Winner
MSRP + destination	$37,805	$41,770	Telluride
Horsepower	291 hp	265 hp	Telluride
Torque	262 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	Highlander
MPG combined	22 mpg	25 mpg	Highlander
Cargo, max	87.0 cu ft	84.3 cu ft	Telluride
Cargo, seats up	21.0 cu ft	16.0 cu ft	Telluride
Rear legroom	42.4 in	38.7 in	Telluride
Front legroom	41.4 in to 44.1 in	42.0 in	N/A
Length	196.9 in	194.9 in	Not scored
Width	78.3 in	76.0 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,134 lb to 4,343 lb	4,155 lb	N/A
Towing	5,000 lb	5,000 lb	About the same
Seats	8	8	About the same
Ground clearance	8.0 in	8.0 in	About the same
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Telluride LX FWD $36,390	Highlander LE FWD $40,320	$3,930
Highlander LE FWD $40,320	Telluride S FWD $39,390	$930

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Telluride costs $2,708 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Telluride wins.

Highlander wins if MPG weight is 9 or more.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.