Toyota Highlander FWD
Suv · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Kia Telluride S
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 S
Car B
Kia Telluride S
A space-focused 8-seater with confident highway performance and signals pointing to strong reliability and safety, the Kia Telluride S suits large families and road trips. Efficiency and city driving are not its strengths.
8 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety
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Usage fit

Family 80 / 92
City 34 / 30
Budget / value 62 / 59
Road trip 63 / 71
Performance 33 / 32
Cargo 40 / 59
Practical 56 / 62
Premium 34 / 34
Winter 60 / 40

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Toyota Highlander FWD Kia Telluride S
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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 S

  • Seats eight with a sizable 787 L cargo area for family gear
  • Confident passing and merging from 291 hp and 0-100 km/h in 8.0 s
  • Signals emphasize reliability and safety, matching family priorities
  • Good value in its segment at around 35,000

Verdict

Pick Toyota Highlander FWD if…
Best fuel economy
Toyota Highlander FWD uses 8.1 L/100km vs 10.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Kia Telluride S if…
Reliability edge
Kia Telluride S scores higher on reliability — worth considering for long-term ownership.

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