Kia Telluride vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Telluride: 31 comparisons against 28 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
28 rivals · verdicts at default weightsJeep Grand CherokeeTelluride leads 2–0
Toyota HighlanderTelluride leads 1–0
Ford ExplorerTelluride leads 2–0
Hyundai Palisadelevel 1–1
Honda PilotTelluride leads 1–0
Mazda CX-90Telluride leads 1–0
Toyota 4RunnerTelluride leads 1–0
Toyota SequoiaTelluride leads 1–0
Toyota Grand HighlanderTelluride leads 1–0
Nissan PathfinderTelluride leads 1–0
Chevrolet TraverseTelluride leads 1–0
Chevrolet TahoeTelluride leads 1–0
Chevrolet SuburbanTelluride leads 1–0
Ford ExpeditionTelluride leads 1–0
Jeep WagoneerWagoneer leads 1–0
Dodge DurangoTelluride leads 1–0
Volvo XC90Telluride leads 1–0
BMW X5Telluride leads 1–0
Mercedes-Benz GLE-ClassTelluride leads 1–0
Genesis GV80Telluride leads 1–0
Infiniti QX60Telluride leads 1–0
Cadillac EscaladeTelluride leads 1–0
Buick EnclaveTelluride leads 1–0
GMC AcadiaTelluride leads 1–0
GMC YukonTelluride leads 1–0
Lincoln AviatorTelluride 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 Telluride wins and loses
31 scored head-to-headsThe Telluride leads on warranty in 9 of 9, price in 19 of 21, space & cargo in 17 of 25; it trails on safety in 17 of 31, performance in 14 of 26. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Telluride scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Telluride leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 19 of 21 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel & range | 20 of 31 | 8 | 3 |
| Safety | 14 of 31 | 17 | 0 |
| Space & cargo | 17 of 25 | 8 | 0 |
| Performance | 12 of 26 | 14 | 0 |
| Tech & comfort | 15 of 23 | 8 | 0 |
| Warranty | 9 of 9 | 0 | 0 |
Common questions about the Kia Telluride head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Kia Telluride or the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 93.3 to 77.6, on fuel & range, space & cargo, safety. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Telluride comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Kia Telluride vs 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Kia Telluride or the Toyota Highlander?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 93.1 to 86.8, on tech & comfort, price, performance. The Toyota Highlander is ahead on fuel & range and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Kia Telluride comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2025 Kia Telluride vs 2025 Toyota Highlander). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Kia Telluride or the Ford Explorer?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 95.5 to 83.7, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on performance and price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Telluride comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Ford Explorer vs 2027 Kia Telluride). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Kia Telluride or the 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 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 Kia Telluride or the Honda Pilot?
The Kia Telluride edges it, 97.1 to 95.1, on safety, performance. The Honda Pilot is ahead on space & cargo and tech & comfort. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Kia Telluride comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2025 Honda Pilot vs 2025 Kia Telluride). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Kia Telluride win and lose against its rivals?
The Telluride leads on warranty in 9 of 9, price in 19 of 21, space & cargo in 17 of 25; it trails on safety in 17 of 31, performance in 14 of 26. 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.