2025 Kia Telluride vs 2025 Toyota Sequoia
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 89.2 to 80.6, on price, tech & comfort. The Toyota Sequoia is ahead on safety and performance.
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 Sequoia
The 2025 Toyota Sequoia is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sequoia 2WD, is EPA-rated at …
2025 Kia Telluride
Clear winThe Kia Telluride wins clearly, 89.2 to 80.6, on price, tech & comfort. The Toyota Sequoia is ahead on safety and performance.
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota Sequoiaoverall 80.6 | 2025 Kia Tellurideoverall 89.2 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 58.3 | 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 | 85.6 | 69.2 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 97.9 | 97.6 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 67.2 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 59.8 | 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 | 80.6 | 89.2 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Sequoia: base trim SR5 4X2 · Kia Telluride: base trim LX FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
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 17.
- It starts $26,035 lower ($36,390 against $62,425 base MSRP).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (48.5 points against 29 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2025 Toyota Sequoia answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (11 against 124 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 583 lb-ft of torque against 262.
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
55 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $62,425 | $36,390 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,445 cc | 3,778 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | i-FORCE MAX 3.5-liter aluminum block V6 Hybrid twin-turbo DOHC with Dual VVT-i | 3.8L V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda-II |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 437 hp | 291 hp |
| Torque | 583 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 21 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.31 | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 8 in |
| Overall height | 74.5 in | 68.9 in |
| Overall length | 208 in | 197 in |
| Overall width | 79.6 in | 78.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in | 114 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.9 cu-ft | 87 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 49 cu-ft | 46 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.3 cu-ft | 21 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 178 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.2 in | 40.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.4 in | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 35.6 in | 38.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.2 in | 42.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 28.1 in | 31.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,620 lbs | 4,248 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,620 lbs | 4,134 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7,350 lbs | 5,776 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,730 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) | 20.1 ft | 19.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 353 mm | 340 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 305 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P265/70R18 | P245/60 R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 22.5 gal | 18.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Safety Connect / Service Connect / Wi-Fi Connect | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 65 in | 61.6 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.8 in | 61.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 62.6 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
190 features · differences first, then sharedSafety44 differ · 49 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (FCA) | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Surround View Monitor (SVM) | std | — |
| Dual front advanced airbags | — | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | — | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.5) | — | std |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | — | 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 |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | — | std |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts | std | — |
| 8 total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | std | — |
| Backup camera with projected path | 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 | — |
| Drive-Start Control (DSC) | std | — |
| Driver and front (active) passenger headrests | std | — |
| Driver's knee airbag | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) | — | std |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking | std | — |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on all outboard second-row rear seats | std | — |
| Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) with cameras | 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™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line | std | std |
Infotainment9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | 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 |
| 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia — 14-in. touchscreen with 8 speakers, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatible, SiriusXM® | opt | — |
| 6 speakers including 2 tweeter speakers | — | std |
| 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia — 8-in. touchscreen with 8 speakers, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatible, SiriusXM® | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | — | std |
| Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU) | — | std |
| USB charging port X5 | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | std |
Convenience9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob | — | std |
| 400W/120V rear-seat and cargo area AC power outlet | opt | — |
| Electronic locking fuel door | std | — |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | std | — |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and jam protection | 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 |
Climate6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Three-zone automatic climate control with air filtration and individual temperature settings for driver and front passenger; rear 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 |
| Rear-seat air vents | std | — |
| Auto Window Defogger | — | std |
Seating15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd-row 60/40 split-folding bench seats | — | std |
| 8-way power adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| Heated front seats with 3 settings | std | — |
| SynTex (Synthetic Leather) seating trim | — | 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 |
| 60/40 split, reclining, fold-down, fold-up, tumble forward second-row seats with center armrests on outboard seats; adjustable headrests with one-touch access to third row | std | — |
| 8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Electric driver 2-way lumbar support | opt | — |
| Fabric 60/40 split, sliding, reclining, fold-down third-row seating with adjustable headrests | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed seats | std | — |
| SofTex®-trimmed 60/40 split, sliding power reclining fold-down third-row seats with adjustable headrests | opt | — |
| SofTex®-trimmed seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver's and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | opt | — |
| 2nd-row center armrest with cup holders | — | std |
Interior40 differ · 40 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | opt | — |
| 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter cluster | — | std |
| 12.3-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning message | std | — |
| 2nd row lamp | — | std |
| Aluminum sport pedals | opt | — |
| Cargo lamp | — | std |
| Chrome interior door handles | — | std |
| Digital display auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink® universal transceiver | opt | — |
| Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, four cup holders, and center storage bin | std | — |
| Front and rear assist grips | std | — |
| Front and rear LED maplights | std | — |
| Front seatback hooks | — | std |
| Leather shift knob | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and Driver Assist controls | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | — | std |
| Metal paint crashpad trim | — | std |
| Overhead console lamp | — | std |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | std | — |
| Plastic pillar trim | — | std |
| PVC transmission gear shift knob | — | std |
| Red TRD engine start button | opt | — |
| Soft-touch instrument panel, center console and door surfaces | std | — |
| Standard door scuff plates | — | std |
| Thin-bezel auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | std | — |
| TRD leather shift knob | opt | — |
| Day/night interior rear-view mirror | — | 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 |
Exterior49 differ · 50 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power tilt-slide sunroof | std | — |
| LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams | — | std |
| Power-folding outside mirrors | std | — |
| "i-FORCE MAX" hood badge | std | — |
| "SEQUOIA" rear door badge | std | — |
| 18-in. styled-alloy wheels | std | — |
| 18-inch alloy wheels with silver finish | — | std |
| 20-in. TRD Sport matte-black alloy wheels with TRD center caps | opt | — |
| Black front bumper side air duct garnish | — | std |
| Black horizontal-bar grille with chrome surround | std | — |
| Black insert with satin chrome surround trim (a-type design) radiator grille | — | std |
| Black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Black wheel arch and side sill lower molding | — | std |
| Black, heated, power auto-dimming outside tow mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators (bsm), and power-folding and power-extend features | opt | — |
| Body-color outside door handles | — | std |
| Body-color with silver accent trim and non-painted lower and side plastic trim bumpers | — | std |
| Color-keyed door handles, satin black outside mirror caps and roof rails | std | — |
| Conventional wiper blades | — | std |
| Flip-up rear window with defogger and privacy glass | std | — |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Gloss black painted pillars | std | — |
| Heated power auto-dimming outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators (BSM) and power-folding and reverse tilt-down features | std | — |
| Heated power auto-dimming outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators (BSM) and power-folding and reverse tilt-down features | std | — |
| Hidden single exhaust tip | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | 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 |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| LED Trailer Reverse Assist (TRA) light | opt | — |
| Matte black outside mirror lower trim | — | std |
| Power adjustable outside mirrors, heated with integrated LED turn signals | — | std |
| Power extending tow mirrors with convex spotter and work light | opt | — |
| Rear combination lamps (Bulb type) | — | std |
| Reverse tilt-down power outside mirrors | std | — |
| Satin chrome DLO surround molding | — | std |
| Satin chrome lower door garnish (front and rear) | — | std |
| Single exhaust tip | std | — |
| Single muffler, Regular type | — | std |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers | 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 | std | opt |
| Temporary spare wheel tire | — | std |
| Low washer fluid warning system | — | std |
| Acoustic Front Windshield | std | std |
Powertrain2 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | 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 | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | 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 |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Towing Hitch | — | opt |
| 2-way luggage board | — | std |
| Multi-level adjustable cargo shelf system | std | — |
| Tow Technology Package – Digital display rearview mirror, Trailer Backup Guide with Straight Path Assist (SPA) | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Sequoia
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 25V657000 · 393,838 vehicles
Kia Telluride
Top recalls
- high Seats 26V105000 · 85,515 vehicles
- high Tires 25V745000 · 45 vehicles
- high Structure 25V494000 · 201,149 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota SequoiaSR5 4X2 | Kia TellurideLX FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $62,425 (base trim) | $36,390 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $62,425 – $83,915 8 trims | $36,390 – $53,685 13 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sequoia 2WD | Telluride FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia or the 2025 Kia Telluride?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 89.2 to 80.6, on price, tech & comfort. The Toyota Sequoia is ahead on safety and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Kia Telluride scores 89.2 and the 2025 Toyota Sequoia 80.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia or the 2025 Kia Telluride?
The 2025 Kia Telluride starts lower — $36,390 against $62,425, a gap of $26,035 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia or the 2025 Kia Telluride?
2025 Toyota Sequoia: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 2 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.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Toyota Sequoia and the 2025 Kia Telluride?
Where the 2025 Kia Telluride wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 17, starts $26,035 lower ($36,390 against $62,425 base MSRP), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (48.5 points against 29 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2025 Toyota Sequoia answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (11 against 124 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 583 lb-ft of torque against 262. What they share: the same EPA fuel cost ($3,050 a year), 22 combined, and 8 seats.