2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2024 Kia Telluride Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,755 to $59,200
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Picture of the 2024 Kia Telluride

2024 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,190 to $53,385
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MPG - City Info not available 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 24 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 291 hp
Towing Capacity 5,300 - 5,600 lbs 5,000 - 5,500 lbs
Exterior Length 198.8 in 196.9 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 in
Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Telluride than in the Ford Explorer, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Ford Explorer will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Telluride.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Ford Explorer or the Kia Telluride, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Ford Explorer is about the same width as the Kia Telluride. When looking at overall length, the Ford Explorer takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Telluride.

Performance
With the Ford Explorer, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Kia Telluride. The Ford Explorer has a little more horsepower than the Kia Telluride.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Explorer transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Kia Telluride.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Explorer and the Kia Telluride.