Head-to-head
2025 Hyundai Palisade vs 2025 Kia Telluride
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 96.1 to 86.9, on safety, price. The Hyundai Palisade is ahead on tech & comfort.
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2025 Hyundai Palisade
The 2025 Hyundai Palisade is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Palisade FWD, is EPA-rated at …
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The 2025 Kia Telluride is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Telluride FWD, is EPA-rated at 22…
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Kia Telluride
Clear winThe Kia Telluride wins clearly, 96.1 to 86.9, on safety, price. The Hyundai Palisade is ahead on tech & comfort.
Safety 2025 Kia Telluride leads by 43.9
Tech & comfort 2025 Hyundai Palisade leads by 6.7
Price 2025 Kia Telluride leads by 2.2
| Category · weight | 2025 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 86.9 | 2025 Kia Tellurideoverall 96.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 97.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 43.5 | 87.4 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 99.7 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 99.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 93.3 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 86.9 | 96.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Palisade: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Hyundai Palisade: base trim SE FWD · Kia Telluride: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Kia Telluride wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (124 against 257 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 29.
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 79 against 72).
Where the 2025 Hyundai Palisade answers
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (52 points against 48.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
What they share
- The same EPA fuel cost ($3,050 a year).
- 22 combined.
- 8 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $37,200 | $36,390 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,778 cc | 3,778 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Lambda II 3.8L Atkinson Cycle GDI D-CVVT 24-Valve 6-cylinder | 3.8L V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda-II |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | Dual-CVVT | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 291 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.510 | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8 in |
| Overall height | 68.9 in | 68.9 in |
| Overall length | 197 in | 197 in |
| Overall width | 77.8 in | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.4 cu-ft | 87 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 45.8 cu-ft | 46 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 18 cu-ft | 21 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 173 cu-ft | 178 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.7 in | 40.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.1 in | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | 38.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.1 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 42.4 in | 42.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.4 in | 31.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,226 lbs | 4,248 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,171 lbs | 4,134 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,732 lbs | 5,776 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted | Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 38.7 ft | 19.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 340 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 305 mm | 305 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/60 R18 | P245/60 R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.8 gal | 18.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 61.2 in | 61.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 60.8 in | 61.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.2 in | 55.3 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
188 features · differences first, then sharedSafety14 differ · 40 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit | std | — |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | std |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | — | std |
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) | — | std |
| Haptic Feedback (steering wheel) | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system) | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert with Ultrasonic Sensors (2nd and 3rd Rows) | — | std |
| Rollover sensor | — | std |
| Side impact sensor | — | std |
| Torque Vectoring Corner Control (TVCC) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA) | std | std |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G) | std | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C | std | std |
| Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-Dynamic | std | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) | std | std |
| Rear side (2nd row) airbags | std | std |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | std |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Driver's knee airbag | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | std |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line | std | std |
Infotainment14 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 6 speakers including 2 tweeter speakers | — | std |
| Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | std | — |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | std | — |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System / Over-the-Air (OTA) map updates / Wifi Hotspot | std | — |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | std | — |
| HD Radio | std | — |
| Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | std | — |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) map updates | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | std | — |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | std | — |
| Siriusxm | std | — |
| Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU) | — | std |
| Three 1st row & Two 2nd row 2.1-amp USB outlets (1x USB-A 2.0 Power/Data & 4x USB-C Power) | std | — |
| USB charging port X5 | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice activation controls | std | std |
| 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation, MAP OTA, Quiet Mode, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Radio, SIRIUS XM, Voice Recognition, Bluetooth (with Multi-Bluetooth function), Rear View Camera and TMU | std | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | std | std |
Convenience11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob | — | std |
| 12-volt outlet – 4 total: 2 Fr, 1 Rr, 1 cargo | std | — |
| Power door and liftgate locks | std | — |
| Power windows with safety front auto-down/up | std | — |
| Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2) | std | — |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | std | — |
| Remote release – Hood | std | — |
| Manual liftgate | — | std |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | — | std |
| Power outlets (x3) | — | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down and safety | — | std |
| Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm | std | std |
Climate9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual auto temperature control w/auto defog | std | — |
| Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row) | — | std |
| 2nd row automatic HVAC controls | std | — |
| 3rd row HVAC vents | std | — |
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Dual zone automatic temperature control | — | std |
| Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater | std | — |
| Rear automatic temperature control | — | std |
| Auto Window Defogger | — | std |
Seating14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd-row 60/40 split-folding bench seats | — | std |
| SynTex (Synthetic Leather) seating trim | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| 1-touch slide and fold for 3rd row Ingress/Egress | — | std |
| 2nd Row Power Folding Seats | std | — |
| 2nd-row one-touch slide and fold | — | std |
| 2nd-row remote folding buttons (in cargo area) | — | std |
| 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles | std | — |
| Bench Seating (2nd row) | std | — |
| Materials – Cloth | std | — |
| One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access | std | — |
| Rear center armrest (bench seats) | std | — |
| Sliding 2nd-row seats with electric cargo area releases | std | — |
| 2nd-row center armrest with cup holders | — | std |
Interior36 differ · 40 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electrochromic Mirror (ECM) | std | — |
| 2nd row lamp | — | std |
| All-Weather Floormats/Liners | opt | — |
| Assist grips | std | — |
| Cargo lamp | — | std |
| Chrome interior door handles | — | std |
| Dashboard – Slush-molding | std | — |
| Door armrest – Soft, 1-piece in-mold grain | std | — |
| Door handles – Metal Paint | std | — |
| External temperature display | std | — |
| Front center console – Fixed armrest storage with tray | std | — |
| Front seatback hooks | — | std |
| Glove compartment – With damper, Illuminated | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | — | std |
| Map pockets, with extra mini pocket (2nd row) | std | — |
| Metal paint crashpad trim | — | std |
| Overhead console lamp | — | std |
| Plastic pillar trim | — | std |
| PVC transmission gear shift knob | — | std |
| Standard door scuff plates | — | std |
| Storage tray – Center stack / center console | std | — |
| Tilt + Telescoping steering wheel | std | — |
| Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch | std | — |
| Day/night interior rear-view mirror | — | std |
| Floor console with center armrest, cup holders, side handles and storage box | — | std |
| LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors | std | — |
| Synthetic leather wrapped door armrest | — | std |
| Cloth headliner trim | — | std |
| Front seatback pockets | — | std |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | — | std |
| Trip computer | — | std |
| Carpet flooring | — | std |
| Cloth sunvisor | — | std |
| Rheostat | — | std |
| Standard door scuff plates | — | std |
| Standard Pedals | — | std |
| 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter cluster | std | std |
| Carpet Floor Mats | opt | opt |
| Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors | std | std |
| Front and rear side door pockets | std | std |
Exterior26 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels with silver finish | — | std |
| Black front bumper side air duct garnish | — | std |
| Black insert with satin chrome surround trim (a-type design) radiator grille | — | std |
| Black Side sills | std | — |
| Black wheel arch and side sill lower molding | — | std |
| Body-color outside door handles | — | std |
| Body-color with silver accent trim and non-painted lower and side plastic trim bumpers | — | std |
| Bumpers – Two-tone | std | — |
| Conventional wiper blades | — | std |
| Door Garnish – Two-tone | std | — |
| Door Handles – Satin Chrome (exterior) | std | — |
| Grille – Black+Silver paint | std | — |
| Heated (outside mirrors) | std | — |
| Hidden single exhaust tip | — | std |
| LED accents | std | — |
| LED positioning lights | — | std |
| Matte black outside mirror lower trim | — | std |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors, heated with integrated LED turn signals | — | std |
| Rear combination lamps (Bulb type) | — | std |
| Roof antenna, shark-fin – Gloss black | std | — |
| Satin chrome DLO surround molding | — | std |
| Satin chrome lower door garnish (front and rear) | — | std |
| Single muffler, Regular type | — | std |
| Skid plates (front & rear) – Silver Paint | std | — |
| Turn signal indicators (outside mirrors) | std | — |
| Low washer fluid warning system | — | std |
| LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams | std | std |
| Acoustic Front Windshield | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
| Auto light control (ALC) | std | std |
| Privacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate Glass | std | std |
| Rear windshield defroster | std | std |
| Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield | std | std |
| Body-color rear spoiler | std | std |
| LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoiler | std | std |
| Mud guards | opt | opt |
| Temporary spare wheel tire | std | std |
Powertrain8 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | std | — |
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic (A8LF1) | std | — |
| AWD Modes: AWD Lock and Snow modes | — | opt |
| Drive configuration – FWD | std | — |
| Idle Stop & Go | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire | std | — |
| SHIFTRONIC® manual shift mode | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS): Comfort / Eco / Sport and Smart modes | std | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | — | std |
| McPherson struts and stabilizer bar front suspension | — | std |
| Multi-link independent and stabilizer bar rear suspension | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2-way luggage board | — | std |
| Cargo-area cover – Removable, retractable-type | opt | — |
| Roof cross bars | opt | — |
| Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control) | std | — |
| Underfloor storage compartment | std | — |
| Towing Hitch | opt | opt |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Palisade
Safety Signal 72 C
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / — / ★★★★☆
Recalls 3 · 1 critical · 2 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 257 · 9 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (96), Seat Belts (61), Unspecified (46)
Park-outside advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Power Train 25V291000 · 620 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V034000 · 568,576 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Seat Belts 25V607000 · 568,580 vehicles · filed unfixed
Kia Telluride
Safety Signal 79 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 3
Owner complaints 124 · 3 crashes · 2 fires
Most complained about Engine (50), Visibility/Wiper (22), Unspecified (22)
Top recalls
- high Seats 26V105000 · 85,515 vehicles
- high Tires 25V745000 · 45 vehicles
- high Structure 25V494000 · 201,149 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | Kia TellurideLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $37,200 (base trim) | $36,390 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $37,200 – $54,500 13 trims | $36,390 – $53,685 13 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Palisade FWD | Telluride FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Hyundai Palisade or the 2025 Kia Telluride?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 96.1 to 86.9, on safety, price. The Hyundai Palisade is ahead on tech & comfort. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Kia Telluride scores 96.1 and the 2025 Hyundai Palisade 86.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Hyundai Palisade or the 2025 Kia Telluride?
The 2025 Kia Telluride starts lower — $36,390 against $37,200, a gap of $810 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Hyundai Palisade or the 2025 Kia Telluride?
2025 Hyundai Palisade: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls (2 filed with no repair available). 2025 Kia Telluride: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Hyundai Palisade and the 2025 Kia Telluride?
Where the 2025 Kia Telluride wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (124 against 257 filed with NHTSA), lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 29, and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 79 against 72). Where the 2025 Hyundai Palisade answers: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (52 points against 48.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). What they share: the same EPA fuel cost ($3,050 a year), 22 combined, and 8 seats.