The Highlander comes standard with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine that boasts 310 lb-ft of torque and earns an EPA-estimated 22 city/29 highway MPG.^*

Although the Telluride offers a larger V6 engine, it’s only capable of producing 262 lb-ft of torque. What’s so important about an engine with higher torque? Torque strengthens a vehicle, enabling it to haul effectively and accelerate quickly.

Towing is a simple task with either model. In fact, they’re both capable of towing up to 5,000 pounds, so you can take your jet skis to the lake or take your travel trailer to your favorite campsite.

The Highlander also has a 2.5L hybrid 4-cylinder for drivers who want to enjoy a longer-lasting gas tank. The hybrid offers up to an EPA-estimated 36 city/35 highway MPG fuel economy, so you’ll drive longer and farther without stopping to refuel quite as often.^*

Since the Telluride doesn’t have a hybrid powertrain available, an EPA-estimated 20 city/26 highway MPG is the best fuel economy it can offer.

Highlander vs. Telluride Exterior Dimensions
	Toyota Highlander	Kia Telluride
Length	194.9 inches	196.9 inches
Width	76 inches	78.3 inches
Height	68.1 inches	68.9 inches

The Telluride has a larger frame, while the more compact design of the Highlander helps make it easier to maneuver around tight corners. Those few inches can also mean the difference between squeezing into an empty parking space and continuing to circle around the block looking for another.

There’s plenty of room inside both models. If you’re looking for the SUV that provides more room to stretch out, though, the Highlander has just what you need. It provides 41.2 inches of headroom and 42 inches of legroom in the front row, while the Telluride only offers 40.9 inches of headroom and 41.4 inches of legroom respectively.

The Highlander has the Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+, a suite of safety features that comes standard with the vehicle. These features include:

• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist - Helps guide you back on course when you begin to veer out of your lane.
• Road Sign Assist - Identifies road signs, projecting them onto the car’s Multi-Information Display.
• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection - Helps avoid impact with other vehicles or pedestrians in certain situations.
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control - Drives a pre-set speed while maintaining safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

The Kia Telluride offers some similar features to match these; however, the Telluride only comes with a similar Road Sign Assist feature on higher trim levels.

When you reach your destination, both models make maneuvering into a tight spot easy. Front and Rear Parking Assist is available, so you’ll know how close you are to potential obstacles. Plus, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Automatic Braking will stop the vehicle if another car is approaching from the side.