Kia Telluride vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Telluride: 24 comparisons against 22 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
22 rivals · verdicts at default weightsJeep Grand CherokeeTelluride leads 1–0
Toyota HighlanderHighlander leads 1–0
Ford ExplorerTelluride leads 1–0
Hyundai Palisadelevel 1–1
Honda PilotTelluride leads 1–0
Mazda CX-90CX-90 leads 1–0
Toyota 4Runner4Runner leads 1–0
Toyota SequoiaSequoia leads 1–0
Toyota Grand HighlanderGrand Highlander leads 1–0
Nissan PathfinderPathfinder leads 1–0
Chevrolet TraverseTelluride 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
Genesis GV80Telluride leads 1–0
Buick EnclaveTelluride leads 1–0
GMC AcadiaTelluride leads 1–0
Toyota Land CruiserLand Cruiser 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
24 scored head-to-headsThe Telluride leads on fuel & range in 13 of 24; it trails on safety in 19 of 24. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel & range | 13 of 24 | 8 | 3 |
| Safety | 5 of 24 | 19 | 0 |
| Performance | 0 of 1 | 1 | 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?
Too close to call: Kia Telluride 87.4 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 85.6 with these weights. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.6 and it flips. Too close to call at default weights: the 2027 Kia Telluride is nominally ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs 2027 Kia Telluride). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Kia Telluride or the Toyota Highlander?
The Toyota Highlander wins clearly, 94.2 to 71.9, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota Highlander 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 edges it, 90.4 to 85.4, on safety. The Ford Explorer is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Kia Telluride comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2025 Ford Explorer vs 2025 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, 98.8 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 Kia Telluride or the Honda Pilot?
The Kia Telluride wins clearly, 94.9 to 87.9, on safety. 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 fuel & range in 13 of 24; it trails on safety in 19 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.