2025 Kia Telluride Vs. Honda Pilot: Specs, Performance & Dimensions

If you're looking for a family-friendly SUV, you'll want to compare the 2025 Kia Telluride vs. Honda Pilot differences in trim features, towing capacity, horsepower, and passenger space. Deciding between these two popular SUVs for sale can be challenging, but we're confident that you'll call our Gunther Kia dealership to schedule your test drive in the 2025 Kia Telluride when you reach the end of our SUV comparison. Here's why.

   

2025 Kia Telluride vs. Honda Pilot Comparison

The Honda Pilot and Kia Telluride are worthy competitors. If you want those long road trips to fly by, you need the most cabin comfort, overall value, and technology. While we believe the new three-row Kia Telluride checks all the boxes, you don't have to take our word for it – you'll feel it when you step into the cabin.

2025 Honda Pilot vs. Kia Telluride Trims & Specs

The 2025 and 2024 Kia Telluride share many trim levels and features. The same goes for the 2025 and 2024 Honda Pilot but with some slight changes to both models. The 2025 Kia Telluride is available in 10 distinct trims, making it easy to find the vehicle that best fits your wish list. You can start with the well-appointed 2025 Telluride LX base trim and move up to the high end, with the heavily upgraded SX Prestige X-Pro as the top edition. See below:

• LX
• S
• EX
• SX
• EX X-Line
• EX X-Pro
• SX X-Line
• SX Prestige
• SX Prestige X-Line
• SX Prestige X-Pro

The 2025 Honda Pilot has a smaller menu of six available trim models, including:

• Sport
• EX-L
• TrailSport
• Touring
• Elite
• Black Edition

What about the 2025 Kia Telluride vs. Honda Pilot specs? When you compare Kia Telluride and Honda Pilot towing capacities, you'll find one model stands above the other with its higher standard tow rating.

The Kia Telluride LX is configured with a base 3.8-liter V-6 engine with 291 horsepower and can tow up to 5,000 pounds. ¹ The Honda Pilot Sport has a smaller 3.5-liter V-6 that only produces 285 horsepower and tows up to 5,000 pounds in the AWD configuration when properly equipped, but the two-wheel drive edition can only pull 3,500 pounds. ² The Kia Telluride wins against the Honda Pilot in horsepower and towing capabilities right out of the gate.

Once you've spotted your preferred Telluride trim level, you can explore the stylish 2025 Kia Telluride colors available.  

 

2025 Kia Telluride vs. 2025 Honda Pilot: Dimensions

The dimensions are comparable between the 2025 Kia Telluride versus Honda Pilot. Both seat up to eight people, although the Telluride is a little easier to park because it's 3 inches shorter. The width and height of these two three-row SUVs are quite similar, so the comparison of 2025 Honda Pilot vs. Kia Telluride passenger room is mostly a draw.

One of the few places where the Honda Pilot outstrips the Kia Telluride is in cargo capacity. That said, less than a single cubic foot is not a major difference – you can still fit a lot of suitcases or a full load of family groceries behind the third row of your new 2025 Kia Telluride. The Kia SUV still provides better value for your hard-earned dollar. So, are you ready to schedule a test drive and see its cabin and cargo space in person?

   

Be sure to also consider the Kia Telluride specials across our inventory as an added incentive.

We have many new and pre-owned Kia SUV models and offers to consider. You can shop used Tellurides in South Florida and compare their pricing to our brand-new models before your test drive.

 

Telluride vs. Pilot FAQ

 

What is the main difference between the Kia Telluride vs. Honda Pilot?

The main difference between the 2025 Telluride for sale and the 2025 Pilot is the care and capability found throughout the Kia SUV. The Kia model delivers higher horsepower and standard towing capacity. Choose from 10 trim options that aim to please and lean on an automated safety system built by the industry's foremost experts in keeping drivers and passengers safe.

Which is better: the Honda Pilot or Kia Telluride?

The 2025 Kia Telluride offers a better value than the 2025 Honda Pilot. In addition to having a more comprehensive warranty package, the Kia Telluride provides more for drivers and passengers across more trim levels. Certainly, either of these choices will allow your most precious passengers to stretch out and feel safe, but the Kia Telluride interior gives this SUV a leg up.

Is a Kia Telluride as big as a Honda Pilot?

The SUV dimensions are pretty similar when it comes to comparing the new Kia Telluride vs. Honda Pilot size. The Kia Telluride is 196.9 inches long and 78.3 inches wide. The Honda Pilot, for its part, is 199.9 inches long and 78.5 inches wide. The Kia Telluride, however, offers increased capability with its higher standard towing capacity.

Which has better towing capacity: the Kia Telluride or Honda Pilot?

Both the Telluride and Pilot three-row SUVs can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. However, only the Kia Telluride reaches this impressive tow rating across all trim levels. The Honda Pilot requires available AWD to reach that figure. Otherwise, the Honda SUV can only tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped with the base 2WD configuration.

Is the Kia Telluride more reliable than the Honda Pilot?

Comparing the 2025 Kia Telluride vs. Honda Pilot reliability shows that the Kia model rises above the Honda SUV. Per the experts at J.D. Power,⁵ the 2025 Kia Telluride is rated "Great" for Quality & Reliability, earning an 86 out of 100, whereas the Honda Pilot receives a lower "Average" score of 80 out of 100. Having a higher score in this category means that there are fewer reported issues from owners of the Kia SUV.

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¹Towing requires additional equipment. See Owner's Manual for towing capacity, additional instructions, and warnings. Always use caution while towing.

²Maximum towing capacity for AWD trims is 5,000 lbs. Maximum towing capacity for 2WD trims is 3,500 lbs. Towing requires accessory towing equipment. Please see your Honda dealer for details.

³Based on EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle’s condition. See www.fueleconomy.gov.

⁴Based on 2025 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, and other factors.

⁵Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://www.jdpower.com/cars/.