Nissan Pathfinder vs Kia Telluride

When choosing an SUV for driving around St. Louis, MO, as well as nearby O'Fallon, St. Peters, and St. Charles, MO, you want to be sure you make the right choice for you and your passengers.

In order to make your choice as easy as possible, our team at St. Charles Nissan took a closer look at two SUVs on the market with this comparison of the Nissan Pathfinder vs. Kia Telluride.

Nissan Pathfinder vs Kia Telluride: Performance

Both the Nissan Pathfinder and Kia Telluride boast a strong performance and are equipped with engines that provide impressive horsepower and torque. The Pathfinder, however, lives up to its name with its available 4-wheel drive model, which gives it a leg-up when driving off-road. The Telluride's available all-wheel drive doesn't hold up as well when off the beaten path.

On the Pathfinder you'll find a 9-speed automatic transmission while the Telluride comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission, with both offering a manual shifting mode. When it comes to shifting gears, the Pathfinder's steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters have a convenient edge over the Telluride's more traditional shifter.

For even more control over your ride, the Pathfinder comes standard with five drive and terrain modes on front-wheel drive models, and seven modes on four-wheel drive models. The Telluride only features four modes on each model. The Pathfinder also comes out ahead in terms of towing capability, with 6,000 pounds of max towing capacity compared to the Telluride's 5,000 pounds.¹

Nissan Pathfinder vs Kia Telluride: MPG

Both the Pathfinder and the Telluride do well when it comes to fuel efficiency, with the Pathfinder coming out slightly ahead. On front-wheel drive models, the Pathfinder has and EPA-estimated 21 city/26 highway/23 combined MPG, with 4-wheel drive models getting an EPA-estimated 21 city/27 highway/23 combined MPG.²

The Telluride is competitive on front-wheel drive models, with and EPA-estimated 20 city/26 highway/23 combined MPG but falls behind with its all-wheel drive model with only an EPA estimated 19 city/24 highway/21 combined MPG. 

Nissan Pathfinder vs Kia Telluride: Interior

With available seating for up to eight passengers, both the Pathfinder and Telluride feature roomy interiors with plenty of room for you and your passengers to stretch out and relax.

The Pathfinder, however, comes out ahead in terms of front-row leg and headroom. The Pathfinder provides 42.3 inches of headroom and 44.3 inches of legroom, compared to the Telluride's 39.5 inches of headroom and 41.4 inches of legroom.

Both also feature ample cargo space, with more room provided by folding third- and second-row seats. Both also feature cargo-area under-floor storage, which provides an easy place to store tools, emergency items, or valuables.

Nissan Pathfinder vs Kia Telluride: Safety

The Nissan Pathfinder and the Kia Telluride both come with a respective suite of safety features to help keep you driving confidently. The Pathfinder comes equipped with the Safety Shield® 360, while the Telluride comes with Kia Drive Wise. Both include safety features like:

• Forward Collision Warning
• Lane Departure Warning
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Blind Spot Warning

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While both SUVs come packed with features, the Nissan Pathfinder comes out on top in terms of options and versatility. If you're a driver in St. Louis, O'Fallon, St. Peters, or St. Charles, Missouri, and want to try out the Pathfinder for yourself, get in touch with our team at St. Charles Nissan.

We'll happily answer any questions, or schedule you for a test drive!

¹ Maximum towing capacity when properly equipped. Towing capability varies by trim level and configuration. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner's Manual for additional information.

² 2022 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates. 21 City MPG / 26 Highway MPG / 23 Combined MPG for Pathfinder® S, SV, SL, Platinum 2WD. 21 City MPG / 27 Highway MPG / 23 Combined MPG for Pathfinder S, SV, SL 4WD. 20 City MPG / 25 Highway MPG / 22 Combined MPG for Pathfinder Platinum 4WD. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.