Head-to-head
2025 Kia Telluride vs 2025 Toyota 4Runner
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 95.3 to 83.5, on tech & comfort, price, space & cargo. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on 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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A2025 Toyota 4Runner
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 4Runner 4WD, is EPA-r…
Verdict · default weights
2025 Kia Telluride
Clear winThe Kia Telluride wins clearly, 95.3 to 83.5, on tech & comfort, price, space & cargo. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2025 Kia Telluride leads by 55.7
Price 2025 Kia Telluride leads by 10.7
Fuel & range 2025 Toyota 4Runner leads by 4.7
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota 4Runneroverall 83.5 | 2025 Kia Tellurideoverall 95.3 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 89.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 95.3 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 84.5 | 85.9 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 92.5 | 97 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 94.9 | 95.7 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 44.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 83.5 | 95.3 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota 4Runner: base trim SR5 2WD · 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 lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 20.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (48.5 points against 21.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
Where the 2025 Toyota 4Runner answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (62 against 124 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 79).
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
55 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $40,770 | $36,390 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,393 cc | 3,778 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged DOHC D-4ST | 3.8L V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda-II |
| Fuel injection system | D-4ST | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 278 hp | 291 hp |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.583 | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | 8-speed AT | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8 in |
| Overall height | 72.6 in | 68.9 in |
| Overall length | 195 in | 197 in |
| Overall width | 77.9 in | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 90.2 cu-ft | 87 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.4 cu-ft | 46 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | — | 21 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 178 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | 40.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.8 in | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 35.3 in | 38.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 34.8 in | 42.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.8 in | 31.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,455 lbs | 4,248 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,455 lbs | 4,134 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,005 lbs | 5,776 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers | Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.7 ft | 19.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 340 mm |
| Front brake type | rotor | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 335 mm | 305 mm |
| Rear brake type | rotor | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/70R18 | P245/60 R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 18.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota | — |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 1 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58 in | 61.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.8 in | 61.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 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
154 features · differences first, then sharedSafety33 differ · 45 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5) | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve - NSCC-C | — | std |
| Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-Dynamic | — | std |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) | — | std |
| Rear side (2nd row) airbags | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | — | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | — | std |
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Trailer Merge Warning | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) | — | std |
| Front Cross-Traffic Alert (FCTA) | std | — |
| Integrated backup camera display with projected path | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard second-row seats and tether anchors on all second-row seats | 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 |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0: — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Proactive Drive Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | — | std |
| Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G) | std | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | std | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | std |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | 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 |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line | std | std |
Infotainment14 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect®— includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. | std | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Safety Connect®— includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. | std | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. | std | — |
| Safety Connect®— includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice activation controls | — | 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-in. Audio Multimedia Display with 8-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial | std | — |
| Service Connect — Receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | — | std |
| Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU) | — | std |
| USB charging port X5 | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | std |
Convenience6 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob | — | std |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | 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 |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row) | — | std |
| Dual zone automatic temperature control | — | std |
| Rear automatic temperature control | — | std |
| Single-zone automatic climate control with air filtration | std | — |
| Auto Window Defogger | — | std |
Seating12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd-row 60/40 split-folding bench seats | — | std |
| Heated front seats with 3 settings | std | — |
| SynTex (Synthetic Leather) seating trim | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats; 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way driver lumbar support | 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 manually adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| Electric driver 2-way lumbar support | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed 50/50 split, fold-flat third-row seat | opt | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats | std | — |
| 2nd-row center armrest with cup holders | — | std |
Interior28 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter cluster | — | std |
| 12 cup and bottle holders | std | — |
| 2nd row lamp | — | std |
| Cargo lamp | — | std |
| Chrome interior door handles | — | std |
| Digital gauge cluster with 7-in. color Multi-Information Display (MID) | std | — |
| Front seatback hooks | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® hands-free phone and voice-command controls | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | — | 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 |
| Floor console with center armrest, cup holders, side handles and storage box | — | std |
| Synthetic leather wrapped door armrest | — | std |
| Carpet Floor Mats | — | opt |
| 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 |
| Day/night interior rear-view mirror | std | std |
Exterior31 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 17-in. dark-gray painted alloy wheels | std | — |
| 18-inch alloy wheels with silver finish | — | std |
| Acoustic Front Windshield | — | std |
| Black door handles | std | — |
| Black front bumper side air duct garnish | — | std |
| Black insert with satin chrome surround trim (a-type design) radiator grille | — | std |
| Black roof rails | 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 |
| Fixed running boards | opt | — |
| Hidden single exhaust tip | — | std |
| LED fog lights | std | — |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature and manual leveling adjustment | 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 |
| Auto light control (ALC) | — | std |
| Privacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate Glass | — | 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 |
| Mud guards | — | opt |
| Temporary spare wheel tire | — | std |
| Low washer fluid warning system | — | std |
| LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| AWD Modes: AWD Lock and Snow modes | — | opt |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS): Comfort / Eco / Sport and Smart modes | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | 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 |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Towing Hitch | — | opt |
| 2-way luggage board | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota 4Runner
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 62 · 3 crashes · 2 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (26), Unspecified (9), Electrical System (8)
Top recalls
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
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| Toyota 4RunnerSR5 2WD | Kia TellurideLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40,770 (base trim) | $36,390 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $40,770 – $66,900 16 trims | $36,390 – $53,685 13 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | 4Runner 4WD | Telluride FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,900 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner or the 2025 Kia Telluride?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 95.3 to 83.5, on tech & comfort, price, space & cargo. The Toyota 4Runner is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Kia Telluride scores 95.3 and the 2025 Toyota 4Runner 83.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner or the 2025 Kia Telluride?
The 2025 Kia Telluride starts lower — $36,390 against $40,770, a gap of $4,380 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner or the 2025 Kia Telluride?
2025 Toyota 4Runner: 4 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.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Toyota 4Runner and the 2025 Kia Telluride?
Where the 2025 Kia Telluride wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 20, lists more comfort and tech equipment (48.5 points against 21.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4. Where the 2025 Toyota 4Runner answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (62 against 124 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 79).