When it comes to three-row SUVs, there’s a lot of options to choose from. Two of the top competitors in the segment are Hyundai and Kia. The 2021 Palisade and 2021 Telluride have been topping lists all over the internet. Which should you get?
Below, you’ll find our comparison of the 2021 Hyundai Palisade Limited and the 2021 Kia Telluride SX models. Both three-row SUVs share a lot of features, but there are a couple of differences that may help you make a purchasing decision. We’ve included a table with starting price, performance specs, and fuel economy. Below that, we discuss two differences between the vehicles. Which vehicle is right for you?
2021 Hyundai Palisade Limited AWD | vs |
2021 Kia Telluride SX AWD |
$46,975 | MSRP | $44,390 |
3.8L V6 | Engine |
3.8L V6 |
291 hp / 262 lb-ft | Horsepower / Torque |
291 hp / 262 lb-ft |
8-speed auto | Transmission |
8-speed auto |
AWD | Drivetrain |
AWD |
19/24/21 | Fuel Economy |
19/24/21 |
While the 2021 Hyundai Palisade and 2021 Kia Telluride go toe-to-toe when it comes to cargo space. They both max out at 87 cu-ft with both rear rows down. Both also have a wide cargo opening. However, the Hyundai Palisade has superior small-item storage. It has a huge center storage bin with a retractable cover and another storage bin between the second-row passenger seats. But that’s not all. It also has a nice, big center console storage. The 2021 Telluride? Well, it has the center console.
The 2021 Palisade and 2021 Telluride have many of the same features, but the Palisade has a few that are upgrades or are flat-out unavailable for the Telluride. That list includes a premium 12-speaker Harman Kardon stereo system, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, ambient interior lighting, and a panoramic sunroof.
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