2025 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Kia Telluride
Overview
2025 Grand Highlander
2025Telluride
Base MSRP
$40,860
$36,390
Cargo capacity rear seat down (cuft)
97.5
87.0
Engine
2.4L inline 4-cylinder
3.8L Lambda II V6
Estimated Combined Fuel Economy (mpg)
24
22
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 split
60/40 split
Headroom (front/rear)
41.5 / 40.2
40.9 / 40.2
Horsepower
265
291
Leg Room (front/rear)
41.7 / 39.5
41.4 / 42.4
Seats
8
8
Shoulder Room (front/rear)
60.2 / 58.8
61.6 / 61.2
In our Grand Highlander vs. Telluride comparison, we examine how these mid-size crossover SUVs measure up.
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has a starting MSRP of $40,860, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has a starting MSRP of $36,390. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 24 mpg, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has an EPA-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 22 mpg. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have a seating capacity of eight.
With the rear seats down, the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has a cargo capacity of 97.5 cu. ft., while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has a cargo capacity of 87.0 cu. ft. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has 41.5 in. front headroom and 40.2 in. rear headroom, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has 40.9 in. front headroom and 40.2 in. rear headroom.
Pricing
2025 Grand Highlander
2025Telluride
Base MSRP
$40,860
$36,390
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has a starting MSRP of $40,860, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has a starting MSRP of $36,390.
Engine
2025 Grand Highlander
2025Telluride
Compressor
Turbo, Standard
Not Available
Engine
2.4L inline 4-cylinder
3.8L Lambda II V6
Horsepower
265
291
Torque (ft lbs)
310
262
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has a 2.4L inline 4-cylinder engine, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has a 3.8L Lambda II V6 engine. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has 310 lb.-ft. of torque, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has 262 lb.-ft. of torque.
Fuel Economy
2025 Grand Highlander
2025Telluride
City Fuel Economy (MPG)
21
20
Highway Fuel Economy (MPG)
28
26
Estimated Combined Fuel Economy (mpg)
24
22
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 21/28/24 mpg (city/hwy/comb), while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 20/26/22 mpg (city/hwy/comb).
Transmission
2025 Grand Highlander
2025Telluride
Drive
FWD
FWD
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX have Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have eight transmission speeds.
Safety and Driver Assist
2025 Grand Highlander
2025Telluride
Blind spot warning sensor
Standard
Standard
Collision warning system activates at low speed
Front
Front And Rear
Collision warning system includes automatic braking
Yes
Yes
Cornering brake control
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-traffic alert (front / rear)
Not Available / Standard
Not Available / Standard
Day Time Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Electronic traction control
Standard
Standard
Front airbags (driver / passenger)
Standard / Standard
Standard / Standard
Hill holder
Standard
Standard
Knee airbags (driver / passenger)
Standard / Not Available
Standard / Not Available
LATCH system
Standard
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Standard
Lane departure warning activates steering
Yes
Yes
Low tire pressure warning
Standard
Standard
Power steering
Standard
Standard
Rear parking distance sensors
Standard Camera
Standard Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) Sensor & Camera
Side airbags (front / rear / third row)
Standard / Not Available / Not Available
Standard / Standard / Not Available
Side curtain airbags (front only / front and rear / all three rows)
Not Available / Not Available / Standard
Not Available / Not Available / Standard
Stability control
Standard
Standard
Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have standard driver and passenger front airbags. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD both have standard driver knee airbags. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have standard side curtain airbags in all three rows.
Comfort and Convenience
2025 Grand Highlander
2025Telluride
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
Yes
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Optional
Optional
Automatic high beams
Standard
Standard
Climate control type
Auto
Auto
Climate control zones
3
3
Coming home device
Optional
Optional
Electronic parking brake
Standard
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 split
60/40 split
Front seat height adjustment (driver / passenger)
Electric / Electric
Manual / Manual
Heated door mirrors (driver / passenger)
Standard / Standard
Standard / Standard
Intermittent windshield wiper type
Variable
Variable
Multi-function steering wheel
Standard
Standard
Smart key
Standard, Smart Key System
Standard, SmartKey
Steering wheel adjustment (height / telescopic / easy entry)
Standard / Standard / Not Available
Standard / Standard / Not Available
Automatic trunk/hatch closing
Standard
Not Available
One-touch power windows (driver / passenger / rear)
Standard / Standard / Standard
Standard / Standard / Standard
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has a standard automatic trunk/hatch closing, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD does not have an automatic trunk/hatch closing. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have standard heated door mirrors. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have standard one-touch power windows.
Infotainment
2025 Grand Highlander
2025Telluride
Android Auto compatible
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay compatible
Standard
Standard
Navigation display
12.30 in. 3D and voice
12.30 in. 3D and voice
Navigation system
Standard
Standard
Satellite radio
Standard
Standard
Speakers
6
6
Voice activation
Standard
Standard
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has a 12.3-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia display, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has a 12.3-in. Touchscreen Display. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have six speakers.
Interior
2025 Grand Highlander
2025Telluride
12V power outlet (front / rear / cargo)
Standard / Not Available / Standard
Standard / Standard / Not Available
Armrest (front / rear)
Standard / Standard
Standard / Standard
Cupholders (front / rear)
Standard / Standard
Standard / Standard
Overhead console storage
Standard
Standard
Reading lights (front / rear)
Standard / Standard
Standard / Standard
Seats
8
8
Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have a seating capacity of eight. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have standard front and rear armrests. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have standard front and rear cupholders.
Warranty
2025 Grand Highlander
2025Telluride
Anti-corrosion warranty (months / miles)
60 / 9999999
60 / 100000
Whole vehicle warranty (months / miles)
36 / 36000
60 / 60000
The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD comes with ToyotaCare, a no-additional cost plan that covers normal factory scheduled maintenance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, while this coverage is not available for the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has 24/7 Roadside Assistance for 2 years/unlimited mileage, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance coverage. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has a 60-month/unlimited-mile anti-corrosion warranty, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has a 60-month/100,000-mile anti-corrosion warranty.
Exterior
2025 Grand Highlander
2025Telluride
Cargo door type
Liftgate
Liftgate
Disc brakes
4
4
Hands free rear doors (rear driver / rear passenger)
No / No
No / No
Headlights
LED
LED
Side mirror indicator lights (driver / passenger)
Standard / Standard
Standard / Standard
Spare/Temporary Tire
Standard
Standard
Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have a standard spare/temporary tire. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have standard side mirror indicator lights. Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have a liftgate cargo door type.
Suspension
2025 Grand Highlander
2025Telluride
Stabilizer bar (front / rear)
Standard / Standard
Standard / Standard
Both the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD and the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD have standard front and rear stabilizer bars.
Dimensions
2025 Grand Highlander
2025Telluride
Cargo Space
20.6
21.0
Curb weight (lbs)
4290
4134
Headroom (front/rear)
41.5 / 40.2
40.9 / 40.2
Leg Room (front/rear)
41.7 / 39.5
41.4 / 42.4
Overall height (in)
72.1
68.9
Overall length (in)
201.4
196.9
Overall width (in)
78.3
78.3
Shoulder Room (front/rear)
60.2 / 58.8
61.6 / 61.2
Wheelbase (in)
116.1
114.2
Cargo capacity rear seat down (cuft)
97.5
87.0
With the rear seats down, the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has a cargo capacity of 97.5 cu. ft., while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has a cargo capacity of 87.0 cu. ft. The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD has 41.5 in. front headroom and 40.2 in. rear headroom, while the 2025 Kia Telluride LX FWD has 40.9 in. front headroom and 40.2 in. rear headroom.
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