Head to head
2027 Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Telluride
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2027 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Hyundai Palisade
Shown: 2027 Palisade Hybrid AWD Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 5 2027 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2027 model year
- none on file
Kia Telluride
Shown: 2027 Telluride FWD Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 4 2027 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2027 model year
- none on file
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2027 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid AWD Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | 2027 Kia Telluride FWD Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Palisade Hybrid AWD | Telluride FWD |
| Trim / config | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| MPG Hwy | 31 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG City | 29 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 30 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6) | Automatic (S8) |
| Body | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Powertrain | Hybrid | Gas |
| Fuel $/yr | $2,050 | $2,800 |
| Eco Score | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| CO₂ | 295 g/mi | 395 g/mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Hyundai Palisade and the Kia Telluride both offer, 2027. Each column shows the 2027 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.