Comparison - Honda Pilot EX-L 2021 - vs - Kia Telluride X-Line 2023

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Make: 
Average Price: 
$
40,360
Updated: 
23 Aug 2019
$
49,085
Updated: 
18 Apr 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2023
Total Seating: 
8
5
Transmission: 
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
19.50gals
18.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Steel Sapphire
#171F34
Obsidian Blue
#080932
Black Forest
#304830
Crystal Black
#000000
Modern steel
#595959
Lunar Silver
#C4C4C4
Platinum White Pearl
#E7E9E8
Deep Scarlet Pearl
#793335
Color: 
Everlasting Silver
#9CA0B5
Gravity Gray
#96999E
Ebony Black
#090909
Midnight Lake Blue
#445061
Dawning Red
#C44049
Glacial White Pearl
#CED3D7
Jungle Green
#929384
Wolf Gray
#969799

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

New Special Edition trim level.Nine-speed automatic now standard on all Pilot trim levels.Base LX trim gets dual-zone climate control.

Pros
A versatile, roomy interior with spacious rear seats
Smooth and compliant ride in most conditions
Better fuel economy than rivals
Many clever storage compartments

Cons
Collision warning and adaptive cruise control are overly sensitive
Third-row access is narrow

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2021 Honda Pilot's #12 ranking is based on its score within the Midsize SUVs category. Currently the Honda Pilot has a score of 7.8 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 48 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Smooth ride
Adult-friendly seating
Respectable cargo room

Cons
Poor predicted reliability rating
Limited standard infotainment tech

By: 
usnews.com

The 2021 Honda Pilot does a solid impression of a minivan, minus the cultural baggage..

Pros
Seats up to eight adults—really
Strong V-6 power
Active safety tech comes standard
Infotainment’s good (except for LX)

Cons
Skimpy 5.0-inch base touchscreen
Loses the panache wars to Hyundai/Kia
9-speed bobbles the occasional shift
Top trims are pricey

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Pros
Commodious cabin,
even the base model is nicely equipped,
top trims offer near-luxury environs.

Cons
Restrained handling,
not as fuel efficient as four-cylinder rivals,
driver assists are sometimes intrusive

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Plush ride and well-shaped seats offer all-day comfort
Spacious interior for large families
Lots of standard tech and safety features for the money
Driver assistance features work well and are easy to use

Cons
Less small-item storage in cabin than some competitors
Slightly jerky acceleration under full acceleration

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
19.00mpg
18.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
26.00mpg
24.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
24
Cylinders: 
6
V
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.50L
3.80L
Torque: 
262ft-lbs
at 4 700rpm
262ft-lbs
at 5 200rpm
Horsepower: 
280hp
at 6 000rpm
291hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
39.40Feet
38.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Keyless Ignition
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Wireless charging
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Adaptive cruise control
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
196.50in
196.90in
Width: 
78.60in
78.30in
Height: 
70.60in
70.50in
Ground Clearance: 
7.30in
8.40in
Front Track: 
66.30in
67.20in
Rear Track: 
66.30in
67.60in
Wheel Base: 
111.00in
114.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.50
39.50
Rear Head Room: 
39.90
38.80
Front Leg Room: 
40.90in
41.40in
Rear leg room: 
38.40in
42.40in
Front Hip Room: 
59.10in
58.90in
Front Shoulder Room: 
62.00in
61.60in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.30in
58.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
62.00in
59.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
83.80cu.ft
87.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5000lbs
5000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.50cu.ft
21.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
19.70degrees
17.70degrees
Angle of Departure: 
20.80degrees
23.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4228.00lbs
4524.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass moonroof
2nd row fixed glass moonroof
Hands-free entry
Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
4 -Way Power Passenger Seat
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Leather
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Leather
Bucket front seats
10-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Driver seat thigh extension
2 memorized driver seat settings
8-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Manual Folding Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest
Reclining rear seats
Manual folding split-bench third row seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Three Zone Climate Control
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Three zone climate control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
1 Subwoofer(S
215 Watts Stereo Output
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
7 Total Speakers
12.3" infotainment display size
Harman/kardon premium brand speakers
10 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
USB with external media control
3 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear Privacy Glass
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Rear Window Wiper / Washer
Windshield
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 In.
20 x 7.5 in
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Temporary Spare Tire
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Turn Signal Mirrors
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Pre-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Driver attention alert
Remote anti-theft alarm system

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Beige, Leather
#958875
Black, Leather
#221F22
Gray, leather
#868F8E