Toyota Highlander FWD
Suv · Gasoline · FWD
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Kia Telluride LX
Suv · Gasoline
Toyota Highlander FWD
Car A
Toyota Highlander FWD
With seating for eight, a people-first cabin, and a reliability-and-safety focus, the Toyota Highlander FWD suits large families and road-trip duty. It balances adequate performance with efficient-for-its-class consumption and good value in its segment.
8 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8.1 L/100km295 hp
Kia Telluride LX
Car B
Kia Telluride LX
The Kia Telluride LX is a 7-seat family-focused choice that leans into reliability, safety, and space for large families and road trips. Strong 277 hp performance and a 603-liter trunk help on long hauls, while its 10.6 combined consumption and size are less ideal for dense city use.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesimilar pricestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 80 / 86
City 34 / 30
Budget / value 62 / 60
Road trip 63 / 67
Performance 33 / 29
Cargo 40 / 46
Practical 56 / 58
Premium 34 / 33
Winter 60 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Toyota Highlander FWD · Orange = Kia Telluride LX

Specs side-by-side

Spec Toyota Highlander FWD Kia Telluride LX
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Pros & cons

Toyota Highlander FWD

  • 8-seat flexibility for large families and carpooling
  • Efficient for its class with a combined consumption of 8.1
  • Reliability and safety rank highly in its signals
  • Confident highway pace from 295 hp and 0–100 km/h in 8.3 s

Kia Telluride LX

  • Seats 7 with a generous 603-liter cargo area for family gear and luggage
  • Good value in its segment at a price of 34,990
  • Emphasis on reliability and safety suits family priorities
  • 277 hp and 350 Nm provide confident passing; 0-100 km/h in 8.0 s

Verdict

Pick Toyota Highlander FWD if…
Best fuel economy
Toyota Highlander FWD uses 8.1 L/100km vs 10.6 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Kia Telluride LX if…
Performance & capability
Kia Telluride LX is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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