Elegant style, upscale amenities, and cutting-edge in-cabin technologies in the 2024 Hyundai Palisade and 2024 Kia Telluride ensure serenity on your family adventures. These indulgent three-row SUVs are masterfully crafted from a shared platform and offer numerous similarities and understated differences. So, how do you choose the right SUV for your everyday adventures? The experts at Sid Dillon Hyundai in Lincoln, NE, have put together this 2024 Hyundai Palisade vs. Kia Telluride comparison for your research.
Discover additional highlights and available colors of the Palisade with our in-depth Palisade review, and view our Palisade trims guide detailing the features of each trim level so you can find your perfect match.
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2024 Hyundai Palisade
Three rows of cozy seating, deluxe amenities, and generous space for your belongings make the 2024 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride ideal companions for your every journey. Both SUVs offer synthetic leather (H-Tex® on the Palisade and SynTex on the Telluride), leather, and Nappa leather seat upholstery, though the Palisade includes cloth on its base trim. Second- and third-row bench seats for eight passengers are standard on each model. Second-row captain’s chairs offering seven-passenger seating are included on most trims.
Front- and second-row passengers enjoy tri-zone automatic climate control and available heated and ventilated seats, though the Palisade offers heated, power-reclining seats for third-row passengers. In select Palisade trims, the driver’s seat includes ergo-motion, and select Telluride trims include ten-way power adjustability. An auto-dimming rearview mirror is standard on the Palisade, though each SUV offers a Full Display® digital rearview mirror.
Available Palisade-exclusive features include:
Shared available features include:
The nearly identical size and similar dimensions of the 2024 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride ensure a comparable experience, making either choice perfect for families and road trips. The Palisade offers nearly 3 inches more front legroom than the Telluride, though the Telluride has a slight edge in interior volume, resulting in a nominal increase in overall cargo volume.
Compare interior sizes and dimensions in the following table.
| Model | 2024 Hyundai Palisade | 2024 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Length | 196.1 in. | 196.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in. | 114.2 in. |
| Seating Capacity | Seven or eight | Seven or eight |
| Interior Volume | 173.3 cu.-ft. | 178.1 cu.-ft. |
| Max. Cargo Volume | 86.4 cu.-ft. | 87 cu.-ft. |
| Cargo Volume Behind Second/Third Rows | 45.8 / 18 cu.-ft. | 46 / 21 cu.-ft. |
| Legroom (Front/Second/Third Row) | 44.1 / 42.4 / 31.4 in. | 41.4 / 42.4 / 31.4 in. |
| Headroom (Front/Second/Third Row) | 40.7 / 40.1 / 37.8 in. | 40.9 / 40.2 / 38.1 in. |
2024 Hyundai Palisade
With the 2024 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride built on the same platform, it’s unsurprising that they also feature the same powertrain. These highly capable SUVs boast a 291-horsepower 3.8L V6 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) are both available. The top Telluride trim offers an exclusive tow driving mode, enabling it to achieve a 500-pound higher towing capacity than the Palisade.
Compare engine and performance specifications in the following table.
| Model | 2024 Hyundai Palisade | 2024 Kia Telluride |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.8L V6 | 3.8L V6 |
| Horsepower | 291 HP | 291 HP |
| Torque | 262 lb.-ft. | 262 lb.-ft. |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | Eight-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | FWD / AWD |
| Max. Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs. | 5,500 lbs. |
| MPG (City / Hwy) | 19 / 26 | 20 / 26 |
With a multitude of connectivity integrations in the 2024 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride, everyone stays connected when you’re on the go. Each SUV is standard with a 4.2-inch gauge cluster display, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen navigation, smartphone mirroring, Bluetooth®, and front- and second-row USB ports.
In select trims of each model, enjoy an in-cabin intercom — the Passenger Talk system on the Palisade and Driver Talk system on the Telluride — for seamless communication with passengers in every row. Harman Kardon® sound systems with Clari-Fi™ music restoration technology are also available on both SUVs, though the Palisade offers 12 speakers with QuantumLogic™ Surround technology and the Telluride offers ten speakers.
Shared available connectivity features include:
2024 Hyundai Palisade
Anywhere your days take you, the 2024 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride help provide peace of mind along the way. Each SUV is standard with an advanced suite of driver assistance systems: Hyundai SmartSense on the Palisade and Kia Drive Wise on the Telluride. While these suites differ in name, they include many shared features. The Palisade offers a cutting-edge semi-autonomous remote smart parking assist system, which enables your Palisade to park itself under certain circumstances; this feature is unavailable on the Telluride. Instead, the Telluride offers a blind spot collision warning for parallel park exiting.
Shared available driver assistance and safety features include:
Experience the new Hyundai Palisade at Sid Dillon Hyundai. View our new inventory to locate a model you love, then come by to take it for a test drive; schedule online or visit at a time that works for you. Get directions to plan your trip to our dealership in Lincoln, NE. If you have any questions, contact us online or by phone at (402) 318-3300.
