Head-to-head
2027 Kia Telluride vs 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 91.9 to 66.6, on tech & comfort, price, fuel & range. The Toyota Land Cruiser is ahead on performance and safety.
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2027 Kia Telluride
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Verdict · default weights
2027 Kia Telluride
Clear winThe Kia Telluride wins clearly, 91.9 to 66.6, on tech & comfort, price, fuel & range. The Toyota Land Cruiser is ahead on performance and safety.
Tech & comfort 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 61.1
Price 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 32.3
Fuel & range 2027 Kia Telluride leads by 42.4
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Tellurideoverall 91.9 | 2027 Toyota Land Cruiseroverall 66.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 67.7 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 57.6 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 67.8 | 71 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 86.1 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 82.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 38.9 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 57.5 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 91.9 | 66.6 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · all 7 categories compared
Kia Telluride: base trim LX FWD · Toyota Land Cruiser: base trim Land Cruiser 1958 4WD. 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 Kia Telluride wins
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (47.5 points against 18.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It costs $1,650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,900 against $3,550).
Where the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 45 filed with NHTSA).
- It turns out 465 lb-ft of torque against 311.
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.
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Specifications side by side
54 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $57,880 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo Hybrid, 4-cyl, GDI, DOHC 16-Valve, P1+P2 motors | i-FORCE MAX 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Hybrid Turbocharged, DOHC 16-Valve, D-4S Fuel Injection |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 274 hp | 326 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft | 465 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.51:1 | 3.583 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 8.7 in |
| Overall height | 69.5 in | 76.1 in |
| Overall length | 199 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 78.3 in | 77.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 89.3 cu-ft | 82.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.7 cu-ft | 46.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.3 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 181 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41.2 in | 40.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.4 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.4 in | 43 in |
| Second-row legroom | 43 in | 36.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,420 lbs | 5,038 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,381 lbs | 5,038 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,063 lbs | 6,725 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | McPherson Strut, Stabilizer and High-Performance Dampers | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link and High-Performance Dampers | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.6 ft | 20 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 345 mm | 315 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 312 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 8 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P235/65 R18 | 245/70R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal | 17.9 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 91 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Kia Connect | Toyota Audio Multimedia |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in | 58.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.2 in | 59.2 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
135 features · differences first, then sharedSafety37 differ · 37 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit | std | — |
| 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 | — |
| Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA2) | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision - Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| Dual front advanced airbags | std | — |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| Front center airbag (Between driver and front passenger) | 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 Occupant Alert with Radar Sensors (2nd and 3rd Rows) | 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) (x4) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Forward (PDW-F) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) | std | — |
| Rear side (2nd row) airbags | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | std | — |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | — |
| Driver's knee airbag | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | — |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | — |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Rollover sensor | std | — |
| Side impact sensor | std | — |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-line | std | — |
Infotainment11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | — |
| 8 speaker sound system | std | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice activation controls | std | — |
| USB-C Ports: 7 Total — 1 Data and Charging (Front Row) and 6 Charging (2 in each row) | std | — |
| 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 14-speaker Premium JBL® Audio, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | — | opt |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 6-speaker audio system, wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription | — | std |
| Six USB ports | — | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls | std | — |
| Telematics Mobile Unit - Embedded Modem (TMU) | std | — |
Convenience9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Engine Start button on Key Fob | std | — |
| 2400W AC inverter | — | std |
| One center console-area 12V auxiliary power outlet and one rear cargo area 120V AC power outlet | — | std |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature | — | std |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down with jam protection in all positions | — | std |
| Manual liftgate | std | — |
| 12V Power outlets (x3) | std | — |
| Driver and Passenger's central door lock | std | — |
| Power windows with auto up/down and safety | std | — |
| Smart Key System on all doors and liftgate with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system and remote illuminated entry | std | std |
Climate2 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear ducts - Ceiling Mounted with Diffuse Vents (2nd and 3rd row) | std | — |
| Auto Window Defogger | std | — |
| Three-zone automatic front and rear climate control, push-button controls, separate second-row control panel, individual temperature settings for driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers | std | std |
Seating6 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Row Bench Seats: 60:40 Split with 1-Touch, Tilt + Slide (Pass. Side), Fold + Slide (Driver Side) | std | — |
| Heated front seats | — | std |
| Cloth Upper Seat Back + SynTex Lower seating trim | std | — |
| 2nd-row remote folding buttons (in cargo area) | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 6-way manual-adjustable front driver's seat, 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket | — | std |
| 2nd-row Bench Seats with center armrest with cup holders | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 6-way manual-adjustable front driver's seat, 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket | std | std |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 6-way manual-adjustable front driver's seat, 4-way manual-adjustable front passenger seat with seatback pocket | std | std |
Interior29 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2-inch color TFT-LCD full segment meter driver cluster | std | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink® universal transceiver | — | std |
| 7-in. digital meter with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages | — | std |
| Eight cup and bottle holders | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed shift lever | — | std |
| Second-row and cargo-area LED illumination | — | std |
| SynTex with genuine stitching steering wheel | std | — |
| Day/night interior rear-view mirror | std | — |
| Floor console with center armrest, cup holders, side handles and storage box | std | — |
| LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors | std | — |
| SynTex leather wrapped door armrest | std | — |
| Carpet Floor Mats | opt | — |
| Cloth A/B pillar trim | std | — |
| Cloth headliner trim | std | — |
| Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrors | 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 | — |
| Front and rear side door pockets | std | — |
| Rheostat | std | — |
| Standard door and cargo scuff plates | std | — |
| Standard Pedals | std | — |
| Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with TOYOTA badge | std | std |
Exterior28 differ · 30 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels A-Type | std | — |
| LED Projector-style headlights with high and low beams | std | — |
| Body-color, heated and powered outside mirrors with turn signals | std | — |
| 18-in. dark gray metallic alloy wheels w/ 245/70R18 | — | std |
| Acoustic Front Windshield | std | — |
| Black "TOYOTA" heritage grille | — | std |
| Circular LED headlights | — | std |
| Front and rear frame-mounted tow hooks | — | std |
| Front LED integrated fog lights | — | std |
| Front skid plate with engine, transmission and transfer case protection | — | std |
| High Mounted Air Intake | — | opt |
| LED rear combination lamps | std | — |
| Outside door handles: Flush, Auto-Pop Out Type, Body Colored | std | — |
| Rain-sensing aerodynamic variable intermittent windshield wipers and intermittent rear wiper | — | std |
| Auto light control (ALC) | 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 | — |
| Rear windshield defroster | std | — |
| Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield | std | — |
| Body-color rear spoiler | std | — |
| Dark metal Side Sill and D-Pillar Accent | std | — |
| Gloss black Upper DLO & Beltline | std | — |
| Hidden single muffler | std | — |
| LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, integrated into rear spoiler | std | — |
| Matte Black outer wheel arches and Gloss-Black inner arches | std | — |
| Mud guards | opt | — |
| Temporary spare wheel tire | std | — |
| Low washer fluid warning system | std | — |
| Integrated LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
| Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows | std | std |
Powertrain2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My Drive | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Stabilizer Bar Disconnect Mechanism | — | opt |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia TellurideLX FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Towing Hitch | opt | — |
| Tow Mode: Optimizes Towing Performance | std | — |
| Luggage Tray Cover, Foldable | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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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
Toyota Land Cruiser
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (1)
Top recalls
- critical Fuel System, Gasoline 26V673000 · 105,794 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia TellurideLX FWD | Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 1958 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,190 (base trim) | $57,880 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $39,190 – $56,790 12 trims | $57,880 – $62,725 2 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Telluride FE Hybrid | Land Cruiser |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 35 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,900 | $3,550 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 10 yr / 100,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | 1 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Telluride or the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 91.9 to 66.6, on tech & comfort, price, fuel & range. The Toyota Land Cruiser is ahead on performance and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Telluride scores 91.9 and the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser 66.6. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser?
The 2027 Kia Telluride starts lower — $39,190 against $57,880, a gap of $18,690 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 Toyota Land Cruiser?
2027 Kia Telluride: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 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 2027 Kia Telluride and the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Where the 2027 Kia Telluride wins: it lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 0, lists more comfort and tech equipment (47.5 points against 18.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and costs $1,650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,900 against $3,550). Where the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (1 against 45 filed with NHTSA) and turns out 465 lb-ft of torque against 311.