2025 Kia Telluride vs 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
The Toyota Grand Highlander wins clearly, 97 to 75.6, on fuel & range, safety.
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 Toyota Grand Highlander
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Grand Highla…
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
Clear winThe Toyota Grand Highlander wins clearly, 97 to 75.6, on fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota Grand Highlanderoverall 97 | 2025 Kia Tellurideoverall 75.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 61.3 |
| Safetyw 4 | 94.8 | 86.4 |
| 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 | 97 | 75.6 |
Toyota Grand Highlander: 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, NCAPToyota Grand Highlander
Top recalls
- highElectrical System25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
- minorEquipment26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Kia Telluride
Top recalls
- highSeats26V105000 · 85,515 vehicles
- highTires25V745000 · 45 vehicles
- highStructure25V494000 · 201,149 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Grand Highlander | Kia Telluride | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Grand Highlander Hybrid | Telluride FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 36 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,750 | $2,850 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander or the 2025 Kia Telluride?
The Toyota Grand Highlander wins clearly, 97 to 75.6, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander scores 97 and the 2025 Kia Telluride 75.6. 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 Toyota Grand Highlander or the 2025 Kia Telluride?
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls. 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.