2024 Kia
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2024 Toyota
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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 |
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| 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.
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.