Kia Telluride vs Toyota Highlander
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Toyota Highlander
Overview
| Spec | Kia TellurideLX | Toyota HighlanderXLE |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX | XLE |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia TellurideLX | Toyota HighlanderXLE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $39,190 (best) | $45,270 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia TellurideLX | Toyota HighlanderXLE |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 28 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (best) | 17.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Kia TellurideLX | Toyota HighlanderXLE |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 274 hp (best) | 265 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft (best) | 310 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.5 L (best) | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia TellurideLX | Toyota HighlanderXLE |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 seats (best) | 7 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 89.3 cu ft (best) | 84.3 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Payload | — | 1,225 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,381 lbs | 4,376 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in | 8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in (best) | 112.2 in |
| Length | 199.2 in (best) | 194.9 in |
| Width | 78.3 in (best) | 76 in |
| Height | 69.5 in (best) | 68.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia TellurideLX | Toyota HighlanderXLE |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 2 | 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 | Kia Telluride | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX $39,190 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XLE $45,270 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S $42,090 MSRP | XLE $47,020 MSRP |
| 3 | S $44,090 MSRP | XSE $47,340 MSRP |
| 4 | EX $43,790 MSRP | Limited $49,725 MSRP |
| 5 | EX $45,790 MSRP | Limited $51,475 MSRP |
| 6 | X-Line EX $47,290 MSRP | Platinum $52,925 MSRP |
| 7 | SX $48,790 MSRP | Platinum $54,675 MSRP |
| 8 | X-Line SX $51,790 MSRP | — |
| 9 | 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 | — |