When shopping for a new SUV, if you're looking for a vehicle with great safety, performance, and tech features, the Highlander and Telluride are top three-row SUV choices. How does the Toyota Highlander compare to the Kia Telluride? The Toyota Highlander stands out against competitors with its impressive gas-powered and hybrid model selections, elevated performance, and great safety and tech features.

See how the Highlander looks when compared to the Telluride in this detailed competitive SUV comparison of the Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Telluride that covers specifics about dimensions, features, trim options, and performance.

2023 Toyota Highlander vs. 2024 Kia Telluride Dimensions

Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Telluride Engines & Performance

Both available in Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive and offering a 5,000-lb towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander and Kia Telluride have capable performances for your everyday commuting and long-distance roadtrips. There are differences between the performances of the Highlander vs. Telluride, however, like while the Telluride sneaks past the Highlander in horsepower with its 291-horsepower 3.8L V6 engine compared to the 265-horsepower 2.4L 4-cylinder turbo engine on the Highlander, the Highlander has more available torque with 310 pound-feet of torque compared to the Telluride and its 262 pound-feet of torque.

You will also find hybrid models available for the Highlander, while the Telluride is available in gas models. The Toyota Highlander is also a great 3-row SUV choice if you're looking for a vehicle with great efficiency.

Check out this detailed performance comparison between the Highlander vs. Telluride to see max performance specs, efficiency, and more.

2023 Toyota Highlander:

• Max Horsepower: 265 hp
• Max Torque: 310 lb-ft
• Max Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs
• Available Hybrid? Yes
• Estimated-EPA MPG: 22/29 MPG

2024 Kia Telluride:

• Max Horsepower: 291 hp
• Max Torque: 262 lb-ft
• Max Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs
• Available Hybrid? No
• Estimated-EPA MPG: 20/26 MPG

Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Telluride Trim Options & Available Configurations

You get a plethora of trim options for the Toyota Highlander, as well as the opportunity to browse hybrid models if you're searching for a hybrid SUV. The Highlander has 6 gas trims and 5 hybrid trims to discover. For the Kia Telluride, there is an impressive suite of trims, too, with 10 trims available. Below, we list out offered trim levels for the Telluride vs. Highlander.

Toyota Highlander Trims

• Highlander L
• Highlander LE
• Highlander XLE
• Highlander XSE
• Highlander Limited
• Highlander Platinum
• Highlander Hybrid LE
• Highlander Hybrid XLE
• Highlander Bronze Edition
• Highlander Hybrid Limited
• Highlander Hybrid Platinum

Kia Telluride Trims

• Telluride LX
• Telluride S
• Telluride EX
• Telluride EX X-Line
• Telluride SX
• Telluride SX X-Line
• Telluride SX X-Pro
• Telluride SX Prestige
• Telluride SX Prestige X-Line
• Telluride SX Prestige X-Pro

Feature Comparison: Highlander vs. Telluride Tech, Comfort Features & Safety

You will be happy driving either of these SUVs with the loads of technology, comfort, and safety features that you will find in each of these SUVs. Let's compare some highlights of each of the models.

The Toyota Highlander has luxuries like heated and ventilated front seats, an offered 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen, available 11-speaker JBL® audio system, and comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ that gives you peace of mind standard with a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, and Automatic High Beams. Other great features include a Panoramic View Monitor, Snow Mode + Drive Mode Select, Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking, 10-inch color Head-Up Display, and 12.3-inch color Multi-Information Display that get offered. You can also get your Highlander equipped with a heated second row, find convenience with an available digital rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener.

With the Kia Telluride, you get KIA Drive Wise Technologies with your SUV, which include features like Forward Collision Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian, Cyclist & Junction Turning Detection, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, and Lane Keeping Assist. There's a 12.3-inch touchscreen, available 12.3-inch Instrument Display, and offered 10-inch Head-Up Display as well. The upgraded audio system for the Telluride is an available Harmon Kardon® Premium Audio System that comes with 10 speakers. There are comparable comforts in the Telluride, with heated and ventilated front seats and available heated 2nd-row seats.

Buy or Lease a Toyota Highlander at DARCARS Toyota of Silver Spring

Where do you stand after comparing the Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Telluride? Both have state-of-the-art features, and a range of trim levels to choose from, but you will find that the Highlander may be more suited for you with its superior performance and available hybrids. Choose your new Toyota Highlander for sale in Silver Spring, MD today at our trusted Toyota dealership.

Compare the Highlander to other competitors or to other Toyota models! See the Toyota Highlander vs. Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander vs. Toyota Sequoia.

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