Honda Pilot vs Kia Telluride
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Kia Telluride
Overview
| Spec | Honda PilotSport 2WD | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Sport 2WD | LX |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Honda PilotSport 2WD | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42,195 | $39,190 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $24,120 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $44,472 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $57,267 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 9 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Honda PilotSport 2WD | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal | 19 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Honda PilotSport 2WD | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 285 hp (best) | 274 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Honda PilotSport 2WD | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 89.3 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,336 lbs (best) | 4,381 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.4 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 114 in | 116.9 in (best) |
| Length | 200.1 in (best) | 199.2 in |
| Width | 79 in (best) | 78.3 in |
| Height | 71 in (best) | 69.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Honda PilotSport 2WD | Kia TellurideLX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Honda Pilot | Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sport 2WD $42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $39,190 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport AWD $44,295 MSRP | S $42,090 MSRP |
| 3 | EX-L $44,495 MSRP | S $44,090 MSRP |
| 4 | EX-L $46,595 MSRP | EX $43,790 MSRP |
| 5 | TrailSport AWD $50,395 MSRP | EX $45,790 MSRP |
| 6 | Touring $51,095 MSRP | X-Line EX $47,290 MSRP |
| 7 | Touring S $52,295 MSRP | SX $48,790 MSRP |
| 8 | Elite $53,495 MSRP | X-Line SX $51,790 MSRP |
| 9 | Black Edition AWD $54,995 MSRP | X-Pro SX $53,690 MSRP |
| 10 | — | SX-Prestige $53,890 MSRP |
| 11 | — | X-Line SX-Prestige $54,890 MSRP |
| 12 | — | X-Pro SX-Prestige $56,790 MSRP |
Live inventory
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