Honda Pilot vs Kia Telluride Annandale NJ

For all you want to do around Annandale, Clinton, and Somerville, New Jersey, you want an SUV that does it all. But how can you tell the differences between the 2022 Honda Pilot and the 2022 Kia Telluride?

Very simple. Read this comparison, see what you think, and then visit Clinton Honda from your Easton, Pennsylvania, area home.

Honda Pilot vs Kia Telluride: Interior

Many of the differences involve the space contained within the SUVs. Depending on what you need, you may prefer the roomier dimensions of the Honda. Here’s what you can expect for certain areas:

Rear-Row Headroom: 38.9 inches
First-Row Hip Room: 59.1 inches
Rear-Row Legroom: 31.9 inches

These areas nearly match what's available in the Kia, but the Kia space still doesn’t measure up. Let’s look at the same areas in the Kia Telluride:

Rear-Row Headroom: 38.1 inches
First-Row Hip Room: 58.9 inches
Rear-Row Legroom: 31.4 inches

In every row, the shoulder room of the Honda dominates the Kia. This chart offers a look at this area.

	First Row	Middle Row	Rear Row
Honda Pilot	62 inches	62 inches	57.6 inches
Kia Telluride	61.6 inches	61.2 inches	55.3 inches

If you want the whole vehicle to feel warm and toasty, or cool and refreshing, the Honda Pilot standard Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System works wonders. All three seating zones can select their own preferred temperatures, so no one will be too hot or too cold. It’s just right with this flexible system.

When you’re looking for extra space to store furniture or massive sports equipment, the Honda cargo area spans 109.2 cubic feet. That’s with the middle and rear rows folded down. If you’re looking for room in the Kia, it only supplies a maximum of 87 cubic feet.

Honda Pilot vs Kia Telluride: Technology

Surprisingly, even though these vehicles contain a lot of similarities, the Kia lacks some high-tech items you’ll use often in your SUV. The Honda offers an optional Advanced Rear Entertainment System that gives you two separate wireless headphones with a 10.2-inch screen for backseat enjoyment. The Kia doesn’t have this.

Also, the Honda has a CabinControl® app that allows other passengers to control the music, the temperature, and more. Just download it onto your phone and others can master the comfort level of the cabin—another item the Kia lacks.

Honda Pilot vs Kia Telluride: Performance

While the Honda Pilot and Kia Telluride offer slightly different engines, a 3.5L V6 and 3.8L V6, respectively, their torque levels are identical. Both churn out 262 lb-ft of torque.

When it comes to adjustments made for extra traction, you’ll have to decide what introductory drivetrains you prefer. Do you like 2-wheel drive, which the Honda provides, or front-wheel drive, which you’ll find in the Kia? Higher trims of both vehicles can be equipped with all-wheel drive.

For further adjustments, the Pilot engine partners with a 9-speed automatic transmission. In the Kia, an 8-speed automatic transmission is standard.

A slight increase in your highway gas mileage with the Honda bests the Kia. If you drive the Sport, EX-L, Special Edition, or Touring trim, it achieves an EPA-estimated 20 city/27 highway MPG.* The Kia achieves an EPA-estimated 20 city/26 highway MPG. This difference could give you more time on the road.

Do It All in Which Vehicle? 2022 Honda Pilot vs 2022 Kia Telluride

The 2022 Honda Pilot and the 2022 Kia Telluride do a lot to enhance drives around Annandale, Clinton, and Somerville, NJ, but one rises above. If you’re looking for room and innovative tech, the Honda has it. Take a test drive at Clinton Honda to see for yourself. We cater to Easton, PA, area drivers, too.

*20 city/27 highway/23 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 19 city/26 highway/22 combined mpg rating for non-TrailSport AWD trims. 19 city/25 highway/21 combined mpg rating for TrailSport. Based on 2022 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.