South Florida families cross-shopping three-row SUVs keep circling back to the same matchup: Kia Telluride vs Honda Pilot. Hollywood Kia serves drivers across Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, and Pembroke Pines, Florida, with a straightforward answer built on real specs.
Key Takeaways:
The Telluride's turbo engine makes 311 lb-ft of torque, well past the Pilot's 262 lb-ft
Interior volume reaches 180.6 cubic feet, room the Pilot rarely matches
Kia backs the Telluride with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty
Kia Telluride vs Honda Pilot: Engine, Power & Towing Performance
The Telluride's turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder generates 311 lb-ft of torque, outpacing the Pilot's 3.5-liter V6 by 49 lb-ft, for quicker launches off Broward County stoplights and steadier pulls toward Port Everglades with a boat in tow.
Pilot drivers get 285 horsepower, yet Kia counters with a first-ever Telluride Hybrid that raises output while delivering an EPA-estimated 35 mpg combined, since Honda's lineup stays gas-only.
Spec
Kia Telluride
Honda Pilot
Engine
2.5L Turbo I4 (Hybrid available)
3.5L V6
Horsepower
274 hp (329 hp Hybrid)
285 hp
Torque
311 lb-ft (339 lb-ft Hybrid)
262 lb-ft
Transmission
8-speed automatic
10-speed automatic
Combined MPG
Up to 35 (Hybrid)
22 (2WD)
Kia Telluride vs Honda Pilot: Interior Space, Cargo & Seating
Cargo space sets the new Kia Telluride apart before the third row even folds.
Up to 8-passenger seating with second-row captain's chairs or a bench
22.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, 89.3 cubic feet maximum*
Available heated and ventilated second-row seats plus a smart power liftgate
Total interior volume tops out at 180.6 cubic feet, a wide margin ahead of the Pilot's 158.4 cubic feet.
Both SUVs flex between seven- and eight-passenger layouts, letting families across Hollywood and Pembroke Pines match the configuration to carpools, visiting grandparents, or gear-packed Fort Lauderdale beach days.
Kia Telluride vs Honda Pilot: Technology & Safety Features
Both automakers back their SUVs with generous driver-assist technology, yet Kia Drive Wise extends further into everyday scenarios. Forward Collision Avoidance on every Telluride trim covers pedestrian and cyclist detection plus junction turning and crossing scenarios, features Honda Sensing on the Pilot leaves aside.
Higher Telluride trims add:
Surround View Monitor
Blind-Spot View Monitor
12-inch head-up display
This is technology reserved for the Pilot's priciest Elite and Black Edition trims.
FAQs
How fuel-efficient is the Kia Telluride?
With front-wheel drive, the Telluride earns an EPA-estimated 20 city, 26 highway, and 22 combined MPG. AWD models achieve 18 city, 24 highway, and 20 combined.**
What AWD and terrain options come with the Kia Telluride?
AWD is available across the full Kia Telluride lineup and comes standard on X-Line and X-Pro trims. AWD models include Terrain Mode with Snow, Mud, and Sand settings for varied road conditions.
X-Pro trims also add raised roof rails, 18-inch alloy wheels, a standard towing hitch, and 9.1 inches of ground clearance for capability on unpaved Broward County roads and trails.
What warranty coverage comes with a new Kia Telluride?
Every new Kia vehicle includes a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty paired with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, ranking among the longest in the midsize three-row SUV segment.
Test Drive the Kia Telluride Today!
Ready to experience the Telluride's turbocharged torque, generous interior volume, and Kia Drive Wise technology in person? Hollywood Kia stands ready to answer questions for Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, and Pembroke Pines, FL, drivers. Reach out today and start the pre-approval process before the visit.
