2024 Kia Telluride vs. 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Telluride

2024 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,190 to $53,385
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

2024 Toyota
Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $40,970 to $53,375
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 87.0 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 243-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 291 hp 243 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 - 5,500 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 196.9 in 194.9 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Telluride than in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Telluride and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Convenience
With the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Telluride, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Highlander Hybrid, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Telluride is much wider than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 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 Hybrid.

Handling
The Kia Telluride has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Kia Telluride is clearly the choice over the Toyota Highlander Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Kia Telluride has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Kia Telluride does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
The Kia Telluride has less seating than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, making the Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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 Hybrid.