2025 Kia Telluride vs 2025 Nissan Pathfinder
The Nissan Pathfinder wins clearly, 98.3 to 88.3, on safety, fuel & range.
2025 Kia Telluride
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…
2025 Nissan Pathfinder
The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Pathfinder 2WD, is EPA-rated …
2025 Nissan Pathfinder
Clear winThe Nissan Pathfinder wins clearly, 98.3 to 88.3, on safety, fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2025 Nissan Pathfinderoverall 98.3 | 2025 Kia Tellurideoverall 88.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 95 |
| Safetyw 4 | 97 | 83.2 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 98.3 | 88.3 |
Nissan Pathfinder: model-level data · Kia Telluride: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPNissan Pathfinder
Top recalls
- highService Brakes, Hydraulic25V173000 · 1,430 vehicles
Kia Telluride
Top recalls
- highSeats26V105000 · 85,515 vehicles
- highTires25V745000 · 45 vehicles
- highStructure25V494000 · 201,149 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Nissan Pathfinder | Kia Telluride | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Pathfinder 2WD | Telluride FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,700 | $2,850 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder or the 2025 Kia Telluride?
The Nissan Pathfinder wins clearly, 98.3 to 88.3, on safety, fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder scores 98.3 and the 2025 Kia Telluride 88.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder or the 2025 Kia Telluride?
2025 Nissan Pathfinder: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 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.