Hyundai Palisade vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Palisade: 24 comparisons against 20 rivals across the 2025–2027 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
By rival
20 rivals · verdicts at default weightsJeep Grand CherokeePalisade leads 2–0
Ford ExplorerPalisade leads 1–0
Kia Telluridelevel 1–1
Toyota 4RunnerPalisade leads 1–0
Toyota SequoiaSequoia leads 1–0
Toyota Grand HighlanderPalisade leads 1–0
Ford ExpeditionPalisade leads 2–0
Jeep WagoneerWagoneer leads 1–0
Dodge DurangoPalisade leads 1–0
Rivian R1SR1S leads 1–0
Volvo XC90Palisade leads 1–0
BMW X5Palisade leads 1–0
Genesis GV80Palisade leads 1–0
Infiniti QX60Palisade leads 1–0
Buick EnclavePalisade leads 1–0
GMC AcadiaPalisade leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Palisade wins and loses
24 scored head-to-headsThe Palisade leads on price in 2 of 2, tech & comfort in 4 of 5, fuel & range in 18 of 24. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Palisade scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Palisade leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 2 of 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel & range | 18 of 24 | 5 | 1 |
| Safety | 4 of 24 | 11 | 9 |
| Space & cargo | 4 of 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Performance | 4 of 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 4 of 5 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions about the Hyundai Palisade head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Hyundai Palisade or the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 100 to 86.4, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Palisade comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Hyundai Palisade vs 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Hyundai Palisade or the Toyota Highlander?
Too close to call: Toyota Highlander 91.3 vs Hyundai Palisade 90.7 with these weights. The Hyundai Palisade is ahead on performance and space & cargo. Raise the performance weight from 2 to 2.2 and it flips. Too close to call at default weights: the 2026 Toyota Highlander is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Hyundai Palisade vs 2026 Toyota Highlander). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Hyundai Palisade or the Ford Explorer?
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 93.2 to 69.7, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Palisade comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Ford Explorer vs 2026 Hyundai Palisade). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Hyundai Palisade or the Kia Telluride?
The Hyundai Palisade wins clearly, 98.8 to 77.8, on safety. The Kia Telluride is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Palisade comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Kia Telluride vs 2027 Hyundai Palisade). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Hyundai Palisade or the Honda Pilot?
Too close to call: Hyundai Palisade 93.8 vs Honda Pilot 91.9 with these weights. The Honda Pilot is ahead on safety and tech & comfort. Too close to call at default weights: the 2026 Hyundai Palisade is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Hyundai Palisade vs 2026 Honda Pilot). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Hyundai Palisade win and lose against its rivals?
The Palisade leads on price in 2 of 2, tech & comfort in 4 of 5, fuel & range in 18 of 24. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.