Head-to-head
2027 Hyundai Palisade vs 2027 Kia Telluride
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 98.5 to 88.2, on safety, tech & comfort. The Kia Telluride is ahead on fuel & range and price.
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2027 Hyundai Palisade
The 2027 Hyundai Palisade is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Palisade Hybrid FWD…
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The 2027 Kia Telluride is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Telluride FE Hybrid, i…
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Verdict · default weights
2027 Hyundai Palisade
Clear winThe Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 98.5 to 88.2, on safety, tech & comfort. The Kia Telluride is ahead on fuel & range and price.
Safety 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 33.6
Tech & comfort 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 24
Fuel & range 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 2.7
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Tellurideoverall 88.2 | 2027 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 98.5 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 98.6 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 97.3 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 66.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 97.5 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 96.8 | 95.9 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 76 | 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 | 88.2 | 98.5 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Kia Telluride: base trim LX FWD · Hyundai Palisade: base trim SE 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 2027 Hyundai Palisade wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (5 against 45 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 79).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (62.5 points against 47.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2027 Kia Telluride answers
- It turns out 311 lb-ft of torque against 260.
- It holds 48.7 cu ft behind the second row against 46.3.
What they share
- 8 seats.
- 32.1 in of rear legroom.
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
54 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $39,735 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 3,470 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors | 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 274 hp | 287 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.51:1 | 3.510 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | 69.5 in | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | 199 in | 199 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in | 78 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 89.3 cu-ft | 86.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.7 cu-ft | 46.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.3 cu-ft | 19.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 181 cu-ft | 181 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.2 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.4 in | 40.7 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.4 in | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 44.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 43 in | 43 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in | 32.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,420 lbs | 4,872 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,381 lbs | 4,420 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,063 lbs | 6,327 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | McPherson Strut, Stabilizer and High-Performance Dampers | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link and High-Performance Dampers | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.6 ft | 19.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 8 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P235/65 R18 | 235/65 R18 106H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 19 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Kia Connect | Bluelink |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in | 61.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.2 in | 61 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.3 in | 55.6 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
202 features · differences first, then sharedSafety17 differ · 49 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (radar type) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) – Driver Selectable | std | — |
| Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | — | std |
| Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | — | std |
| Cruise controls, smart | — | std |
| Forward Attention Warning | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) – Direct Oncoming (DO) | — | std |
| Front, 2nd-row and 3rd-row outboard seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters | — | std |
| Haptic Feedback | — | std |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) – seat weight sensor and seat track sensor | — | std |
| Parking Brake – Electronic with Auto Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Power window lock-out button | — | std |
| Rear child safety locks | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system) | — | std |
| Side impact sensor | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | std | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | std | std |
| Smart Cruise Control 2 (w/ Emergency Stop) | std | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger airbag (2) | std | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | std | std |
| Front center airbag (1) | std | std |
| Highway Driving Assist – HDA I | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | std | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control | std | std |
| Rear view monitor with parking guidance | std | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | std |
| 2x LATCH anchors & 3 tethers (for bench seat) in 2nd row; 2x LATCH & 3 tethers for 3rd row | std | std |
| Driver Attention Warning | std | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | std | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | std | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | std | std |
| Safe Exit Assist w/ rear door indicator | std | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | std |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes | std | std |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | std |
| Vehicle stability management | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicator | std | std |
Infotainment18 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation and ccNC, Wireless Apple CarPlay TM, Android Auto TM, Sirus XM and Bluetooth | std | — |
| Dual Wireless phone charger | std | — |
| 8 speaker sound system | std | — |
| USB-C Ports: 7 Total — 1 Data and Charging (Front Row) and 6 Charging (2 in each row) | std | — |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation | — | std |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | — | std |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | — | std |
| HD Radio | — | std |
| High Power USB-Cs: Two 1st row (2x USB-C Power) + Two 2nd row + Two 3rd row | — | std |
| Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | — | std |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | — | std |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | — | std |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Passenger Talk In-car intercom | — | std |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | — | std |
| Sirius XM | — | std |
| Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU) | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | — | std |
| Wifi Hotspot | std | std |
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming | std | std |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | std | std |
Convenience10 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob | std | — |
| 12-volt outlet (2 total: 1 Fr, 1 cargo) | — | std |
| Power door and liftgate locks | — | std |
| Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2) | — | std |
| Remote engine start (on key fob) | — | std |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | — | std |
| Remote release – Hood | — | std |
| Manual liftgate | std | — |
| 12V Power outlets (x3) | std | — |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | std | — |
| Proximity key entry with push button start | std | std |
| Power windows with safety front auto-down/up | std | std |
Climate7 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row) | std | — |
| 2nd and 3rd row air vents | — | std |
| 2nd row HVAC controls | — | std |
| Air conditioning | — | std |
| External temperature display | — | std |
| PTC Heater | — | std |
| Auto Window Defogger | std | — |
| 3-Zone automatic climate control w/auto defog | std | std |
Seating9 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth Upper Seat Back + SynTex Lower seating trim | std | — |
| 2nd Row – Bench Seating | — | std |
| 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles | — | std |
| Materials – Cloth | — | std |
| One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access | — | std |
| Rear center armrest (bench seats) | — | std |
| Seating Capacity | — | std |
| Tilting Walk-In Feature | — | std |
| 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders | std | — |
| 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline & adjustable head restraints | std | std |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | std | std |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | std | std |
| Sliding 2nd-row seats with electric cargo area releases | std | std |
Interior37 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Assist grips / B-Pillar Assist Grip | — | std |
| Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off | — | std |
| Dashboard – Slush-molding | — | std |
| Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather | — | std |
| Door handles – Metal Paint | — | std |
| Front center console – Fixed armrest storage with tray | — | std |
| Front seatback pockets | — | std |
| Glove compartment – With damper and illuminated | — | std |
| Headliner/Pillar – Cloth | — | std |
| Illuminated power window switches | — | std |
| LED interior cabin lights | — | std |
| Map Lights, 3rd row, cargo area light | — | std |
| Multi-information display controls | — | std |
| Steering wheel – Leatherette-wrapped | — | std |
| Storage tray – Center stack / center console | — | std |
| SynTex with genuine stitching steering wheel | std | — |
| Tilt + Telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch | — | std |
| Day/night interior rear-view mirror | std | — |
| Floor console with center armrest, cup holders, side handles and storage box | std | — |
| Manual tilt and telescopic steering column | std | — |
| SynTex leather wrapped door armrest | std | — |
| Cloth A/B pillar trim | std | — |
| Cloth headliner trim | std | — |
| Front seatback pockets | std | — |
| Hydrographics interior trim | std | — |
| LED 2nd row lamp | std | — |
| LED 3rd row lamp | std | — |
| LED cargo lamp | std | — |
| LED overhead console lamp | std | — |
| Overhead console with sunglass holder | std | — |
| Trip computer | std | — |
| Carpet flooring | std | — |
| Cloth sunvisor | std | — |
| Rheostat | std | — |
| Standard door and cargo scuff plates | std | — |
| Standard Pedals | std | — |
| 4.2" Color multi-information display | std | std |
| Sunvisor – W/ illumination | std | std |
| Floor mats – Carpeted | opt | opt |
| Sunvisor – W/ sliding function | std | std |
| Door storage pockets – Front and rear | std | std |
Exterior28 differ · 39 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels A-Type | std | — |
| Body-color, heated and powered outside mirrors with turn signals | std | — |
| "Flat-Type" Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| 18 X 8.0J Alloys / 235/65 R18 106H | — | std |
| Acoustic side glass – Front | — | std |
| Black Side sills | — | std |
| Bumpers – Two-tone (Black/Silver or variant) | — | std |
| Door Garnish – Lower Side Door | — | std |
| Door handle welcome lights | — | std |
| Grille – Black + Silver Accents | — | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | — | std |
| Hood insulator | — | std |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) | — | std |
| LED center positioning light | — | std |
| Lower Fascia Elements – Silver Paint Finish | — | std |
| Outside door handles: Flush, Auto-Pop Out Type, Body Colored | std | — |
| Outside mirrors – Body Color | — | std |
| Outside mirrors – Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Roof antenna, shark-fin | — | std |
| Tailgate Emergency Lamp | — | std |
| Gloss black radiator grille with Matte Black inserts and Dark Metal Bumper Garnish | std | — |
| Lower Grille/Front Bumper: Body-color with gloss black and dark metal | std | — |
| Dark metal Side Sill and D-Pillar Accent | std | — |
| Gloss black Upper DLO & Beltline | std | — |
| Hidden single muffler | std | — |
| Matte Black outer wheel arches and Gloss-Black inner arches | std | — |
| Mud guards | opt | — |
| Low washer fluid warning system | std | — |
| LED headlights (Projector) | std | std |
| Acoustic windshield | std | std |
| LED daytime running lights | std | std |
| LED rear combination lamps/taillights | std | std |
| Automatic headlights | std | std |
| Privacy glass – Rear/quarter/back glass | std | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | std |
| Solar front glass – Front door, windshield | std | std |
| Compact Spare Tire / T155/90R18 | std | std |
| LED Roof-mounted center high-mount wide stop lamp | std | std |
| Rear spoiler – Wide Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | std | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder engine, Displacement: 3,470 cc, engine cover | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (A8LF1) | — | std |
| Electronic shift lock system | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go | — | std |
| Shift-by-Wire w/paddle shifters | — | std |
| FWD | std | std |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, & My Drive) – Dash-mounted button + toggle switch | std | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension – MacPherson strut with coil springs | — | std |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted | — | std |
| Rear suspension – Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | — | std |
| Rear suspension – Self-Leveling suspension | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo – Underfloor storage compartment | — | std |
| Cargo-area cover – Removable, retractable-type | — | opt |
| Luggage Tray Cover, Foldable | std | — |
| Roof cross bars | — | opt |
| Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control) | — | std |
| Tow Hitch | opt | opt |
| TOW mode – Dash-mounted button | std | 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 45 · 4 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Power Train (10), Seat Belts (8), Unspecified (7)
Top recalls
- high Seat Belts 26V356000 · 6,264 vehicles
- high Seats 26V173000 · 568 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 26V135000 · 14,870 vehicles
Hyundai Palisade
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 5 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Service Brakes (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia TellurideLX FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,190 (base trim) | $39,735 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $39,190 – $56,790 12 trims | $39,735 – $59,680 21 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Telluride FE Hybrid | Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 35 | 34 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,900 | $1,950 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 10 yr / 100,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Telluride or the 2027 Hyundai Palisade?
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 98.5 to 88.2, on safety, tech & comfort. The Kia Telluride is ahead on fuel & range and price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Palisade scores 98.5 and the 2027 Kia Telluride 88.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Kia Telluride or the 2027 Hyundai Palisade?
The 2027 Kia Telluride starts lower — $39,190 against $39,735, a gap of $545 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Kia Telluride or the 2027 Hyundai Palisade?
2027 Kia Telluride: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. 2027 Hyundai Palisade: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 2027 Kia Telluride and the 2027 Hyundai Palisade?
Where the 2027 Hyundai Palisade wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (5 against 45 filed with NHTSA), has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 79), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (62.5 points against 47.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2027 Kia Telluride answers: it turns out 311 lb-ft of torque against 260 and holds 48.7 cu ft behind the second row against 46.3. What they share: 8 seats and 32.1 in of rear legroom.