2026 Hyundai Palisade vs 2025 Kia Telluride
When you are shopping for a mid-size SUV with three rows of seating, the choices typically come down to just two: the Hyundai Palisade and the Kia Telluride. Each of these SUVs has a spacious seating capacity of eight, making it ideal as a family vehicle or for a summer road trip. But as you take a closer look, it can be hard to find the factors that set one apart from the other, Fortunately, the knowledgeable team at ALM Hyundai West has put in the time to compare and contrast these two popular choices carefully and has found the clear winner to be the Palisade, and here are the categories and criteria that the team used to help buyers like yourself from Marietta, Douglasville, and Lithia Springs make the best choice when investing their hard-earned money in a three row SUV.
 2026 Hyundai Palisade |
 2025 Kia Telluride |
Powertrain |
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| V6 OR Turbo Hybrid | V6 Only |
Legroom (1st/2nd/3rd) |
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| 44.2 / 43 / 32.1 in | 41.4 / 42.4 / 31.4 in |
Seating Tech |
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| “Zero Gravity” Relaxation Seats | Standard Multi-way Seats |
Climate Control |
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| Standard Tri-Zone | Dual-Zone (Base trims) |
Premium Audio |
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| 14-Speaker Bose | 10-Speaker Harman Kardon |
Warranty |
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| 10yr/100k + 7yr Corrosion | 10yr/100k + 5yr Corrosion |
What These SUVs Have In Common
In addition to their ample seating capacity, these two SUVs share many vital traits, including the ability to tow up to 5,000 pounds and a basic warranty that provides five-year or 60,000-mile coverage. The fuel tank capacity, mileage, and overall range on a full tank of gas are also nearly identical. And when you look at the average amount spent on a new Palisade or Telluride, the numbers are also neck and neck, with base units coming in right around $40K.
A Closer Look At The Warranty
When you review the warranty of any vehicle, it provides insight into the manufacturer’s confidence in the vehicle and its durability. The base warranty on these two SUVs is identical. However, there are a few areas where Hyundai is willing to offer buyers better warranty coverage on the Palisade. The first instance is in the roadside assistance program included in the purchase. The Telluride provides five years or 60,000 miles of coverage, while the Palisade offers five years of coverage with unlimited mileage. The Palisade wins the battle of warranty coverage in the second category, offering seven years and unlimited mileage coverage for corrosion warranty. In contrast, the Kia has only five years or 100,000 miles of coverage for corrosion issues.
Comparing The Capacity Of The Palisade And Telluride
Being very similar in overall size, the Palisade and Telluride have many similar measurements. However, there are a few areas where the designers of the Palisade were able to get a bit more space for passengers and gear. The critical areas where the Palisade edged out the Telluride include the front headroom, second row legroom, second row headroom, and third row hip and shoulder room. While these are not huge variations, they show the attention to detail from the team at Hyundai to create nearly four added inches of passenger space than is present in the Telluride.
The Comfort Test
When you own a three-row SUV, you are sure to plan some trips that keep you and your passengers seated for extended periods of time. When owners of the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade were asked about seat comfort, the Palisade was the clear favorite. Comments focused on the added space for passengers in the third row of the Palisade as well as the added comfort features offered by Hyundai that include heated third row seating and a massage feature for drivers; Kia provides neither of these
Many Great Features, But The Winner Is…
After careful review and exploring the similarities and differences in the Kia Telluride and the Hyundai Palisade, the SUV to invest in is the Hyundai. Not only does it offer many advantages over the Kia, but it is also sold and backed by the exceptional staff at ALM Hyundai West. We are proud to be the dealership of choice for customers from across the state. And we pledge to provide each customer nothing but the highest level of customer service and the greatest SUV buying experience when they visit our full-service dealership and test drive the new Hyundai Palisade.
