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2022 Honda Pilot vs. 2023 Kia Telluride Review

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2022 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $38,080 to $51,870
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2023 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $35,890 to $52,985
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy 25 - 27 MPG 24 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 82.1 - 83.9 ft3 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 280-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 hp 291 hp
Towing Capacity 500 - 5,000 lbs 5,000 - 5,500 lbs
Exterior Length 196.5 in 196.9 in
Exterior Width 78.6 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.4 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.9 - 40.9 in
Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Telluride than in the Honda Pilot, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Honda Pilot and the Kia Telluride.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Pilot as you will with the Kia Telluride, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Honda Pilot or the Kia Telluride, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Honda Pilot is about the same width as the Kia Telluride. When looking at overall length, the Honda Pilot takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Telluride.

Handling
The Honda Pilot has a smaller turning radius than the Kia Telluride, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Kia Telluride is clearly the choice over the Honda Pilot for pulling heavy loads. The Honda Pilot has a little less horsepower than the Kia Telluride.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Honda Pilot and the Kia Telluride are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Honda Pilot offers greater seating capacity than the Kia Telluride, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Honda Pilot as you will in the Kia Telluride.