Toyota Highlander L vs Kia Telluride LX — full comparison

Toyota Highlander L

Suv · Gasoline

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Kia Telluride LX

Suv · Gasoline

Toyota Highlander L

Car A

Toyota Highlander L

The Toyota Highlander L suits large families and road-trip duties with eight seats, solid power, and good value in its segment. It leans toward reliability and safety, while fuel use and urban maneuverability aren’t its strengths.

8 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety10.5 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 30 / 30

Budget / value 58 / 60

Road trip 63 / 67

Performance 30 / 29

Cargo 40 / 46

Practical 53 / 58

Premium 34 / 33

Winter 40 / 40

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Toyota Highlander L Kia Telluride LX

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Toyota Highlander L

Seats eight with 453 L of cargo space, fitting large families and their everyday gear
295 hp and 8.0 s 0–100 km/h enable confident highway merging when fully loaded
Emphasis on reliability and safety aligns with long-term family ownership
Around 35,000 pricing offers good value in its segment for an eight-seater
Combined consumption of 10.5 L/100 km may feel thirsty in heavy city driving
Size and seating capacity can make tight parking and maneuvering harder
Not aimed at performance driving despite 295 hp and a 180 km/h top speed
With all seats in use, 453 L cargo can be tight for bulky strollers or sports gear

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
Combined consumption of 10.6 is not the most efficient for frequent city commutes
Large 7-seat footprint can feel cumbersome in tight urban parking
More about steady comfort than performance driving; 180 km/h top speed
No stated electric range, so it will not meet zero-emission commuting needs

Verdict

Pick Toyota Highlander L if…

Best fuel economy

Toyota Highlander L uses 10.5 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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