If fuel cost matters most
Kia Telluride with up to 23 MPG combined.
Side-by-side verified model comparison
Kia Telluride vs Honda Pilot
Kia Telluride and Honda Pilot answer the same shopping question from different directions. The Telluride is more efficient on verified EPA data, while the Telluride reaches the higher power peak. Use the table below to decide whether your priority is fuel cost, safety, size or outright output.
At a glance
| Metric | Kia Telluride | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 2020 - present | 2002 - present |
| Verified generations | 1 | 2 |
| Peak power | 291 hp | 285 hp |
| Best EPA combined | 23 MPG | 21 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | NR | NR |
| Open recalls (2020/2023) | 7 | 5 |
| Latest dimensions | 5000 × 1990 × 1750 mm | 5077 × 1994 × 1801 mm |
| Average curb weight | 2015 kg (4442 lbs) | 2085 kg (4597 lbs) |
| Fuel types | Petrol | Petrol |
If power matters most
Kia Telluride with a verified peak of 291 hp.
If safety is the filter
The available data is incomplete, so use the side-by-side table rather than a one-line verdict.
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Head-to-Head: Base Model Specifications
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the entry-level powertrain for the newest verified generation of each model. This shows exactly what you get before adding options or stepping up to premium trims.
| Specification | Kia TellurideTelluride I (ON) 3.8L Lambda II V6 FWD | Honda PilotPilot IV (YG) 3.5L V6 AWD (i-VTM4) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Cylinders / Configuration | V6 | V6 |
| Displacement | 3.8L (3778 cc) | 3.5L (3471 cc) |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 291 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 355 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | — | 6.5 s |
| Top Speed | — | 185 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic | 10-Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | — |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | 20.0 MPG | 19.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | 26.0 MPG | 25.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | 23.0 MPG | 21.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | — | — |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 5000 mm | 5077 mm |
| Width | 1990 mm | 1994 mm |
| Height | 1750 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm | 2890 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1980 kg | 2050 kg |
| Doors / Seats | 5 / 8 | 5 / 8 |
What search winners do that generic comparisons don’t
The top-ranking comparison pages win because they answer an explicit buying job: which one is more efficient, which one is safer, which one is larger, which one has the broader powertrain range. Pages that only dump two brochures side by side rarely hold clicks.
This comparison uses the newest verified generation of each model as the headline lens, then routes you into the exact generation sheets for the trim-level details. That is more durable than comparing incentives or dealer inventory, and more trustworthy than hiding missing data behind a made-up score.
Questions buyers ask
Which is more fuel-efficient, the Telluride or the Pilot?
Kia Telluride wins on verified EPA combined economy at up to 23 MPG, versus 21 MPG for the Honda Pilot.
Which has more horsepower, the Telluride or the Pilot?
Kia Telluride reaches the higher verified peak at 291 hp, compared with 285 hp for the Honda Pilot.
Is this a trim-by-trim comparison?
This page compares the newest verified generation of each model family. For year-specific engines, dimensions and trim tables, open the linked generation pages for each side.