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Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE
Suv · Hybrid
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Kia Telluride SX
Suv · Gasoline
Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE
Car A
Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE
A 7-seat hybrid tailored to large families and long trips, the Highlander Hybrid LE blends space, efficiency, and straightforward performance. It emphasizes reliability and safety while delivering good value in its segment.
7 seatsSuvHybrid5-star safety6.8 L/100kmHybrid
Kia Telluride SX
Car B
Kia Telluride SX
With seven seats, a 601-liter cargo area, and an emphasis on reliability and safety, the Kia Telluride SX suits large families and road trips. Its 291 hp and 8.0 s 0–100 km/h are sufficient, while city driving and fuel use (10.1 L/100 km) are less compelling.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety291 hp
Why compared same body typesame ranking profilesame seatssimilar pricestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 81 / 86
City 35 / 29
Budget / value 62 / 56
Road trip 73 / 69
Performance 27 / 32
Cargo 39 / 46
Practical 59 / 59
Premium 34 / 36
Winter 40 / 40

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE Kia Telluride SX
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Pros & cons

Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE

  • Seats seven, making school runs and carpools easy
  • Hybrid efficiency of 6.8 L/100 km with roughly 600 km range supports road trips
  • Reliability and safety are prioritized per its rankings
  • Around 40,000, it offers good value in its segment

Kia Telluride SX

  • Seats seven with 601 L cargo space—practical for large families and luggage
  • Prioritizes reliability and safety, aligning with family use
  • Confident highway performance for road trips (291 hp, 8.0 s 0–100 km/h)
  • Priced at $44,790, offering good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE if…
Best fuel economy
Toyota Highlander Hybrid LE uses 6.8 L/100km vs 10.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Kia Telluride SX if…
More power
Kia Telluride SX puts out 291 hp vs 243 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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