Matchup
Kia Telluride vs Hyundai Palisade
The 2027 Telluride X-Line SX-Prestige AWD against the 2026 Palisade Calligraphy AWD, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.
Last checked Oct 24, 2026. Every figure links to its source.
The short answer
- The Telluride stops from 70 mph in 170 ft, 5 ft shorter than the Palisade (175 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Telluride and still stop inside the lit road is 70 mph; in the Palisade it’s 64 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction). Simulatedfrom IIHSSimulatedfrom IIHS
- The Telluride gets to 60 mph 0.6 s sooner: 7.4 s against 8.0 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- In the trims shown, the Telluride costs $1,725 less: $56,435 against $58,160 for the Palisade, destination included. PublishedKiaPublishedHyundai
Who each one suits
These two are close; both seat seven, fit 8 large suitcases and are IIHS Top Safety Pick+. The Telluride edges it on these trims: $1,725 less, 5 ft shorter from 70 mph, quicker to 60, 3.0 cu ft more cargo and low beams that reach 35 ft farther.
The Palisade has a five-star NHTSA rating, which the 2027 Telluride doesn’t have yet, and a hood that hides less of the road ahead.
At a glance
| Telluride | Palisade | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price, this trim | $56,435PublishedKia | $58,160PublishedHyundai |
| Powertrain | 2.5 L turbocharged four with port and direct injection · AWD with electronically controlled rear coupling | 3.5 L Atkinson-cycle V6 with port and direct injection, 12.3:1 compression · HTRAC AWD (electronically controlled rear coupling) |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 7.4 sTestedCar and Driver | 8.0 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 170 ft (51.8 m)TestedCar and Driver | 175 ft (53.3 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA combined | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 49.0 cu ft (1,388 L)TestedCar and Driver | 46.0 cu ft (1,303 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Large suitcases, packed | 8Simulatedfrom Kia | 8Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Seats | 7Published | 7Published |
| Crash ratings | IIHS Top Safety Pick+ | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick+ |
Acceleration
The Telluride gets to 60 mph 0.6 s sooner: 7.4 s against 8.0 s.
| Telluride | Palisade | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 274 hp (204 kW)PublishedKia | 287 hp (214 kW)PublishedHyundai |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft (422 Nm)PublishedKia | 260 lb-ft (353 Nm)PublishedHyundai |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 7.4 sTestedCar and Driver | 8.0 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 7.4 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 7.8 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 5.0 sTestedCar and Driver | 5.8 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 15.6 sTestedCar and Driver | 16.1 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The Telluride stops from 70 mph in 170 ft, 5 ft shorter than the Palisade (175 ft).
| Telluride | Palisade | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 170 ft (51.8 m)TestedCar and Driver | 175 ft (53.3 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 60–0 mph, tested | no data | 121 ft (36.9 m)TestedMotorTrend |
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 354 ft (108.0 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 362 ft (110.3 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 273 ft (83.1 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 278 ft (84.6 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 164 ft (50.0 m)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver | 168 ft (51.2 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
No meaningful gap between the Telluride and the Palisade on what we can measure here.
| Telluride | Palisade | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA rollover rating | no data | 4★ · 15.9% riskTestedNHTSA |
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 12 mph (19 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs | 12 mph (19 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.21Simulated, estimated inputs | 1.23Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA |
Efficiency and running costs
No meaningful gap between the Telluride and the Palisade on what we can measure here.
| Telluride | Palisade | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA combined | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA | 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $3,359/yrDerivedEPA | $3,359/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver | 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.39EstimateEPA | 0.39DerivedEPA |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
No meaningful gap between the Telluride and the Palisade on what we can measure here.
| Telluride | Palisade | |
|---|---|---|
| Skidpad grip, tested | no data | 0.82 gTestedCar and Driver |
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.81 gSimulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver | 0.82 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.27 gSimulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver | 0.26 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 39.2 ft (11.9 m)PublishedKia | 39.2 ft (11.9 m)PublishedHyundai |
| Ground clearance | 7.4 in (19 cm)PublishedKia | 7.4 in (19 cm)PublishedHyundai |
| Tires | Kumho Majesty X Solus 265/45R21 · 265/45R21TestedCar and Driver | Pirelli Scorpion MS 265/45R21 108V · 265/45R21TestedCar and Driver |
Space, luggage and fit
The Telluride has 3.0 cu ft more cargo space behind its second row: 49.0 cu ft against 46.0 cu ft.
| Telluride | Palisade | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7Published | 7Published |
| Large suitcases, packed | 8Simulatedfrom Kia | 8Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 0Simulatedfrom Kia | 0Simulatedfrom Hyundai |
| Cargo behind the second row | 49.0 cu ft (1,388 L)TestedCar and Driver | 46.0 cu ft (1,303 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Cargo, seats folded | 89.0 cu ft (2,520 L)TestedCar and Driver | 87.0 cu ft (2,464 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Towing | 5,000 lb (2,268 kg)PublishedKia | 5,000 lb (2,268 kg)PublishedHyundai |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +0.9 in (2 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +1.1 in (3 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +3.5 in (9 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +3.6 in (9 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +6.8 in (17 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +6.7 in (17 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +2.3 in (6 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +2.7 in (7 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +9.6 in (24 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +9.6 in (24 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −0.3 in head · +5.3 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs | +0.1 in head · +5.3 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs |
| Front head room, published | 40.0 in (102 cm)PublishedKia | 40.1 in (102 cm)PublishedHyundai |
| Rear head room, published | 38.9 in (99 cm)PublishedKia | 40.0 in (102 cm)PublishedHyundai |
| Rear leg room, published | 43.0 in (109 cm)PublishedKia | 43.0 in (109 cm)PublishedHyundai |
Cabin noise
No meaningful gap between the Telluride and the Palisade on what we can measure here.
| Telluride | Palisade | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 66 dBATestedCar and Driver | 67 dBATestedCar and Driver |
Visibility
From the driver’s seat the Palisade’s hood hides the first 23 ft of road; the Telluride’s hides 26 ft.
| Telluride | Palisade | |
|---|---|---|
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 26 ft (8.0 m)Simulated | 23 ft (7.0 m)Simulated |
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 39%Simulated | 44%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Telluride and still stop inside the lit road is 70 mph; in the Palisade it’s 64 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction).
| Telluride | Palisade | |
|---|---|---|
| IIHS headlight rating | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 323 ft (98.5 m)TestedIIHS | 288 ft (87.8 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 70 mph (112 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS | 64 mph (103 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 566 ft (172.4 m)TestedIIHS | 544 ft (165.7 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
No meaningful gap between the Telluride and the Palisade on what we can measure here.
| Telluride | Palisade | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | no data | 5★TestedNHTSA |
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS award | 2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHS | 2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHS |
| Curb weight | 4,798 lb (2,176 kg)TestedCar and Driver | 4,902 lb (2,224 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
Where each one wins
Kia Telluride
- The Telluride stops from 70 mph in 170 ft, 5 ft shorter than the Palisade (175 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Telluride and still stop inside the lit road is 70 mph; in the Palisade it’s 64 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction). Simulatedfrom IIHSSimulatedfrom IIHS
- The Telluride gets to 60 mph 0.6 s sooner: 7.4 s against 8.0 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- In the trims shown, the Telluride costs $1,725 less: $56,435 against $58,160 for the Palisade, destination included. PublishedKiaPublishedHyundai
- Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 5.0 s in the Telluride and 5.8 s in the Palisade. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- The Telluride has 3.0 cu ft more cargo space behind its second row: 49.0 cu ft against 46.0 cu ft. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- IIHS measured the Telluride’s low beams lighting the road 35 ft farther on a straightaway: 323 ft against 288 ft. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
Other trims
- Palisade Calligraphy AWD · on this page
- Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy AWD
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Sources
- Car and Driver: 2027 Kia Telluride Tested: Is the Sequel as Good as the Original? (X-Line SX Prestige AWD) (2026-03)
- Car and Driver: 2027 Kia Telluride’s Turbo Four Tests Better Than the Hyundai Palisade’s V-6 (tested 2026 Palisade Calligraphy AWD) (2026-03)
- IIHS: 2027 Kia Telluride ratings (small overlap and side from the 2026 Hyundai Palisade) (2026-10)
- IIHS: 2026 Hyundai Palisade ratings (2026-10)
- Kia America Newsroom: 2027 Telluride MSRP by trim and $1,545 destination (Kia price list; kia.com starting MSRP cross-checked) (2026-10)
- Hyundai USA: 2026 Palisade starting MSRP by trim (Calligraphy $54,560 FWD; HTRAC AWD +$2,000) (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2027 Kia Telluride AWD (id 50436) and Telluride Hybrid AWD (id 50437) ratings (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Hyundai Palisade AWD (id 49581) and Palisade Hybrid AWD (id 49583) ratings (2026-10)
- Kia America Newsroom: 2027 Kia Telluride specifications (gear ratios, weights, interior, cargo) (2026-10)
- Hyundai USA: 2026 Palisade specifications and trim comparison (MSRP, dimensions, weights, interior, cargo, tires, towing) (2026-10)
- MotorTrend: 2026 SUV of the Year: Hyundai Palisade (tested Calligraphy AWD, Hybrid Calligraphy AWD and XRT PRO) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid Is the High Point of the New Lineup (Hybrid SX Prestige AWD) (2026-04)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD (VehicleId 21136) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: 2027 Kia Telluride’s Turbo Four Tests Better Than the Hyundai Palisade’s V-6 (both test cars’ data) (2026-03)
- US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (Hyundai Palisade and Palisade Hybrid coastdown targets) (2026-01)
- US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (Palisade and Palisade Hybrid coastdown targets and axle ratios) (2026-01)
- IIHS: Two additional models garner Top Safety Pick+ awards (Sep 3, 2026) (2026-09)
- IIHS: Two additional models earn awards in latest IIHS ratings (2026 Palisade built after November 2025: Top Safety Pick+, May 14, 2026) (2026-05)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.