Toyota Highlander LE
Suv · Gasoline
vs
Kia Telluride S
Suv · Gasoline
Toyota Highlander LE
Car A
Toyota Highlander LE
Built for large families and road trips, the Highlander LE emphasizes reliability and safety while delivering eight seats, 487 L of cargo space, and efficient 8.1 combined consumption at good value for its segment. It is less compelling for performance driving or tight-city use.
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 81 / 92
City 34 / 30
Budget / value 61 / 59
Road trip 65 / 71
Performance 30 / 32
Cargo 42 / 59
Practical 56 / 62
Premium 34 / 34
Winter 40 / 40

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Toyota Highlander LE Kia Telluride S
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Pros & cons

Toyota Highlander LE

  • Seats up to 8 with a practical 487 L trunk for family duty
  • Reliability and safety are key priorities in its positioning
  • Efficient for its class at 8.1 combined consumption, helpful on long trips
  • Priced around 35,000, it offers good value in its segment

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 LE if…
Best fuel economy
Toyota Highlander LE 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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