2025 Kia Telluride vs. 2025 Honda Pilot

2025 Kia Telluride vs. 2025 Honda Pilot

Three-row SUVs have largely taken the place of minivans as the most popular vehicle for large families. The 2025 Kia Telluride and the 2025 Honda Pilot are both outstanding examples, since they provide a substantial amount of passenger and cargo space, along with many other valuable features. This head-to-head comparison explores some of their most significant characteristics, and why you'll be happier with the new Kia Telluride at Preston's Kia in Montpelier, VT.

A comparison of engines and performance

The Kia Telluride for 2025 is equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 engine that delivers 291 horsepower, which beats the 2025 Honda Pilot with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that generates only 285 horsepower. Both SUVs develop 262 pound-feet of torque and give you a choice of either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. In addition, both three-row SUVs have a maximum towing capacity of 5000 pounds but the Kia Telluride gets the edge in terms of horsepower.

A comparison of interiors and comfort

The Kia Telluride and the Honda Pilot both provide an abundance of interior space and upscale materials, and both offer seating for a Burlington, VT family of up to eight. The most essential element of a three-row SUV, however, is passenger comfort, especially on longer drives. The 2025 Kia Telluride wins in this category, thanks to a spacious cabin that provides enough space for all passengers, even in the third row.

The 2025 Honda Pilot provides adequate passenger room in the first two rows, but the third row isn't quite as spacious. The Telluride gives your Barre, VT family 21.0 cubic feet of cargo space while the Pilot provides only 18.6 cubic feet in terms of storage room behind the third row. In addition, the Telluride gives you slightly more legroom in the front and the back for both passengers and the driver.

A comparison of technology

The 2025 Kia Telluride comes with a standard 12.3-inch touch screen interface that gives you integrated navigation and smartphone connectivity through Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™. The 2025 Honda Pilot also makes connecting your smartphone to its infotainment system simple, but its touch screen interface is only seven inches in size on the base model and nine inches on any higher trim level.

The 2025 Kia Telluride interior also includes available luxury features like a 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and a panoramic sunroof. The 2025 Kia Telluride and the 2025 Honda Pilot are very appealing SUVs and both stand out in their class. But overall, the new Telluride offers a more generous amount of interior space and a larger standard touch-screen interface than the Honda Pilot, making it a better choice for SUV shoppers in Randolph, VT.

A comparison of paint colors and customization options

The 2025 Kia Telluride offers very attractive colors like Wolf Gray, Everlasting Silver and Sangria, providing more color options than the Honda Pilot. By contrast, the Honda Pilot has a more limited selection with shades like Obsidian Blue Pearl and Platinum White Pearl. While paint color is a matter of personal preference, the 2025 Kia Telluride gives Bethel, VT buyers more options so they can find just the right color.

A comparison of price and value

The 2025 Kia Telluride has a starting price of about $36,200 for the base trim compared with a more expensive starting price of about $40,200 for the Honda Pilot base. A fully-loaded Kia Telluride tops out at about $50,000 for higher trim levels while a fully-loaded Honda Pilot costs significantly more, coming in at about $55,000. Bottom line: The Kia Telluride gives you more affordable prices while matching or exceeding the Honda Pilot in terms of interior comfort and features.

Test drive the winning Kia Telluride

You can see, the 2025 Kia Telluride represents a better overall value then the Honda Pilot. We invite you to look over our current online selection and schedule a test drive at Preston's Kia in Montpelier, VT.