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Kia Telluride SX
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Toyota Highlander XSE
Car A
Toyota Highlander XSE
The Toyota Highlander XSE is an eight-seat, V6-powered family model that emphasizes reliability and safety for large families and road trips. Performance is adequate (295 hp, 0–100 km/h in 8.2 s) and its 456-liter cargo area adds everyday practicality, with overall efficiency reasonable for its class.
8 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety9.8 L/100km295 hp
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 safety
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesimilar pricestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 80 / 86
City 30 / 29
Budget / value 56 / 56
Road trip 64 / 69
Performance 32 / 32
Cargo 40 / 46
Practical 54 / 59
Premium 35 / 36
Winter 40 / 40

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Toyota Highlander XSE Kia Telluride SX
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Pros & cons

Toyota Highlander XSE

  • Eight seats suit large families and carpool needs
  • Reliability and safety are clear priorities
  • Smooth V6 power aids highway merging and passing
  • Good value in its segment considering space and performance

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 XSE if…
Best fuel economy
Toyota Highlander XSE uses 9.8 L/100km vs 10.1 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Kia Telluride SX if…
Performance & capability
Kia Telluride SX is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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