Head-to-head
2025 Kia Telluride vs 2025 Nissan Pathfinder
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 96 to 87.9, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Nissan Pathfinder is ahead on safety and fuel & range.
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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…
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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 …
Verdict · default weights
2025 Kia Telluride
Clear winThe Kia Telluride wins clearly, 96 to 87.9, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Nissan Pathfinder is ahead on safety and fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2025 Kia Telluride leads by 56.7
Safety 2025 Nissan Pathfinder leads by 6.4
Fuel & range 2025 Nissan Pathfinder leads by 4.7
| Category · weight | 2025 Kia Tellurideoverall 96 | 2025 Nissan Pathfinderoverall 87.9 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 95.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85.5 | 91.9 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 100 | 95.5 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 96.9 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 43.3 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 96 | 87.9 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Kia Telluride: base trim LX FWD · Nissan Pathfinder: base trim S 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 lists more comfort and tech equipment (48.5 points against 21 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 22.
- It gives rear passengers 31.4 in of legroom against 28.
Where the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (58 against 124 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 79).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 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 | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Nissan PathfinderS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $36,390 | $36,400 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,778 cc | 3,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.8L V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda-II | 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 284 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 259 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.510:1 | 4.334 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 7.1 in |
| Overall height | 68.9 in | 70.9 in |
| Overall length | 197 in | 198 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in | 77.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 114 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 87 cu-ft | 80.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46 cu-ft | 45 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 21 cu-ft | 16.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 178 cu-ft | 165 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.9 in | 42.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.2 in | 39.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 44.3 in |
| Second-row legroom | 42.4 in | 35.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.4 in | 28 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,248 lbs | 4,325 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,134 lbs | 4,325 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,776 lbs | 5,900 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar | Independent strut |
| Rear suspension type | Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar | Multi-link independent |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | Dual-pinion electric power steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.4 ft | 38.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 350 mm |
| Front brake type | Vented disc | Vented Disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 305 mm | 330 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | Vented Disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P245/60 R18 | 255/60R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.8 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in | 60.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.2 in | 59.6 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.3 in | 58.4 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
147 features · differences first, then sharedSafety25 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Nissan PathfinderS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA) | std | — |
| Intelligent Cruise Control | std | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5) | std | — |
| Intelligent Lane Intervention | std | — |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C | std | — |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | std | — |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) | std | — |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Rear Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Rear Door Alert | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert with Ultrasonic Sensors (2nd and 3rd Rows) | std | — |
| Rear sonar system | — | std |
| Rollover sensor | std | — |
| Side impact sensor | std | — |
| Torque Vectoring Corner Control (TVCC) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Intelligent Forward Collision Warning | std | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger seat side-impact supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning | std | std |
| Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensors | std | std |
| RearView Monitor | std | std |
| Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for outboard occupant head protection for all three rows | std | std |
| Intelligent Driver Alertness | std | std |
| Second row side-impact supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System Number of wheels/channels/sensors: 4/4/4 | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger knee supplemental air bags | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist/Hill Hold Control | std | std |
| Traction Control System | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Easy-Fill Tire Alert | std | std |
Infotainment11 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Nissan PathfinderS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | 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 | — |
| 6 speakers including 2 tweeter speakers | std | — |
| 8-inch color display with multi-touch display | — | std |
| 9-speed automatic with manual shift mode paddle shifters | — | std |
| AM/FM, 6 speakers | — | std |
| NissanConnect® featuring Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ | — | std |
| SiriusXM® satellite radio with advanced audio features | — | std |
| SiriusXM® Travel Link™ with 3 years of service | — | std |
| Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU) | std | — |
| USB charging port X5 | std | — |
| Steering wheel Bluetooth® controls | std | std |
| Steering wheel Audio Controls | std | std |
Convenience5 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Nissan PathfinderS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarm | std | — |
| Remote engine start | std | — |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | std | — |
| Power outlets (x3) | std | — |
| Power windows with auto up/down and safety | std | — |
| Manual opening and closing liftgate | std | std |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Nissan PathfinderS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | — | std |
| Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row) | std | — |
| Dual zone automatic temperature control | std | — |
| Rear automatic temperature control | std | — |
| Auto Window Defogger | std | — |
Seating9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Nissan PathfinderS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| SynTex (Synthetic Leather) seating trim | std | — |
| 6-way manual driver's seat | — | std |
| 1-touch slide and fold for 3rd row Ingress/Egress | std | — |
| 2nd-row one-touch slide and fold | std | — |
| 2nd-row remote folding buttons (in cargo area) | std | — |
| 6-way manual passenger seat | — | std |
| Cloth seating material | — | std |
| Nissan EZ Flex® Seating System featuring LATCH AND GLIDE® tip-up third-row access technology | — | std |
| 3-passenger, 60/40 split bench, center armrest with cupholders, flat folding (second row) | std | — |
| 3-passenger, 60/40 split bench, flat folding (second row) | std | std |
Interior29 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Nissan PathfinderS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter cluster | std | — |
| 2nd row lamp | std | — |
| 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display | — | std |
| Cargo lamp | std | — |
| Chrome interior door handles | std | — |
| Fine Vision electroluminescent meter display | — | std |
| Front seatback hooks | std | — |
| Metal paint crashpad trim | std | — |
| Overhead console lamp | std | — |
| Plastic pillar trim | std | — |
| PVC transmission gear shift knob | std | — |
| Satin Black interior trim | — | std |
| Standard door scuff plates | std | — |
| Steering wheel Leather-wrapped | std | — |
| Floor console with center armrest, cup holders, side handles and storage box | std | — |
| Manual tilt/telescoping steering | — | std |
| Synthetic leather wrapped door armrest | std | — |
| Carpeted Floor Mats: Bench Seat (4-pc set) | opt | std |
| Cloth headliner trim | std | — |
| Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors | std | — |
| Front seatback pockets | std | — |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | std | — |
| Trip computer | std | — |
| Carpet flooring | std | — |
| Cloth sunvisor | std | — |
| Front and rear side door pockets | std | — |
| Rheostat | std | — |
| Standard door scuff plates | std | — |
| Standard Pedals | std | — |
| Manual day/night interior rearview mirror | std | std |
Exterior23 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Nissan PathfinderS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels with silver finish | std | — |
| 18-inch painted aluminum-alloy wheels | — | std |
| Acoustic Front Windshield | std | — |
| Black front bumper side air duct garnish | std | — |
| Black insert with satin chrome surround trim (a-type design) radiator grille | 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 | — |
| Conventional wiper blades | std | — |
| Hidden single exhaust tip | 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 | — |
| Satin chrome DLO surround molding | std | — |
| Satin chrome lower door garnish (front and rear) | std | — |
| Single muffler, Regular type | std | — |
| Rear windshield defroster | std | — |
| Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield | std | — |
| Body-color rear spoiler | std | — |
| LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoiler | std | — |
| Splash guards | opt | std |
| Low washer fluid warning system | std | — |
| LED headlights (low and high beam) | std | std |
| LED daytime running lights | std | std |
| Auto on/off headlights (ambient light sensitive, linked to front wipers) | std | std |
| Privacy glass – Rear door windows, rear quarter window fixed, liftgate window | std | std |
| Temporary spare tire (under body) – T165/90D18 | std | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Nissan PathfinderS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent 4WD | — | std |
| 5-position Drive Mode Selector | — | std |
| AWD Modes: AWD Lock and Snow modes | opt | — |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS): Comfort / Eco / Sport and Smart modes | std | — |
| Electronic shift-by-wire drive selector | — | std |
| Idle stop/start system | — | std |
| Front engine FWD drive configuration | std | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Nissan PathfinderS 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 | — |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Nissan PathfinderS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow hitch – Class III | opt | — |
| 2-way luggage board | std | — |
| 54.1-liter luggage box storage compartment with hinged lid under cargo floor, cargo area light | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia 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
Nissan Pathfinder
Safety Signal 92 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 58 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (16), Service Brakes (11), Engine (10)
Top recalls
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25V173000 · 1,430 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia TellurideLX FWD | Nissan PathfinderS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $36,390 (base trim) | $36,400 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $36,390 – $53,685 13 trims | $36,400 – $50,640 9 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Telluride FWD | Pathfinder 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $2,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Kia Telluride or the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 96 to 87.9, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Nissan Pathfinder is ahead on safety and fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Kia Telluride scores 96 and the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder 87.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Kia Telluride or the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
The 2025 Kia Telluride starts lower — $36,390 against $36,400, a gap of $10 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Kia Telluride or the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
2025 Kia Telluride: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. 2025 Nissan Pathfinder: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 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 Kia Telluride and the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder?
Where the 2025 Kia Telluride wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (48.5 points against 21 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 22, and gives rear passengers 31.4 in of legroom against 28. Where the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (58 against 124 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 92 against 79). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 8 seats.