2024 Kia Telluride vs. Honda Pilot

If you have a growing or active family, or you just want a change of scenery in your Jackson garage, you need a new SUV. Your research has probably come up with the Honda Pilot vs. Kia Telluride. There are good reasons why both of these new vehicles are on your radar. Both are reliable, have outstanding high-tech amenities and features, and give you plenty of interior volume for passengers or cargo.

Our comparison of the Kia Telluride vs. the Honda Pilot tells you everything you need to know about which of these two vehicles comes out on top. We think it’s the Telluride for your Flowood drives! 

Kia Telluride vs. Honda Pilot Price

The first thing you notice in the Honda Pilot vs. Kia Telluride debate is the price. The Telluride is about $1,000 cheaper. But the kicker is that you get more performance out of the Kia Telluride vs. the Honda Pilot specs.

Kia Telluride vs. Honda Pilot Specs & Performance

In the Kia Telluride vs. the Honda Pilot specs debate, the fuel economy numbers are essentially the same. But you get more horsepower and a larger engine in the Telluride. So, if you favor more power, choose a Telluride. 

Here’s how the engine options compare between the Kia Telluride vs. the Honda Pilot: 

Kia Telluride Engine

• Base Engine– 291-hp 3.8L V6 and eight-speed automatic transmission 
• Base Engine EPA-estimated MPG– 20 mpg city / 26 mpg highway

Honda Pilot

• Base Engine– 285-hp 3.5L V6 engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission
• Base Engine EPA-estimated MPG– 19 mpg city / 27 mpg highway

Honda Pilot vs Kia Telluride: Safety

Both SUVs have plenty of safety features. You’ll love either one when choosing a Honda Pilot or Telluride. But the Telluride has these advanced features as a standard:

• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
• Parking Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW-R)
• Blind Spot Detection (Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Rear – BCA-R) 
• Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
• And more!

We just want you to be safe on your Ridgeland travels!

Honda Pilot vs. Kia Telluride: Interior Dimensions

The interior dimensions make a huge difference in this debate. Here’s a look at the interior dimensions of the Kia Telluride vs. the Honda Pilot.

Maximum Cargo Volume

• Telluride – 87.0 cubic feet
• Pilot – 111.8 cubic feet

Cargo Volume Behind Row 2/Row 3

• Telluride – 46.0 cubic feet / 21.0 cubic feet
• Pilot – 59.5 cubic feet / 21.8 cubic feet

Front Headroom/Legroom

• Telluride – 40.9 inches / 41.4 inches
• Pilot – 41.0 inches / 40.8 inches

Test Drive a New Kia Telluride in Brandon! 

Both SUVs deliver great features and specs. But we think the Telluride wins out because it has better interior comforts, safety, and performance. Not to mention the price of the Kia is cheaper, making it easier on your budget! 

Contact us or call 601-944-6580 to schedule a test drive with our team. We think you’ll love a new Telluride in our Brandon garage!