2022 Honda Pilot vs the Kia Telluride – Which is right for you?

The 2022 versions of the Honda Pilot and the Kia Telluride are both powerful and capable SUVs. Their features and options will interest SUV enthusiasts across the Fairfield area and beyond. Let’s compare them to see which one comes out on top. If you have any questions, call Performance Honda at (513) 829-7300.

2022 Honda Pilot (left) vs Kia Telluride (right)

Exterior Comparison

The 2022 Honda Pilot has a remarkably curved profile for a sport utility vehicle. It comes with a compact black grille, futuristic-looking multi-lamp headlights, low-set daytime running lights, and large round fog lights set into the bumper. Its body lines are sharp but shallow on the hood and flanks. Exterior features on the Pilot include a lip spoiler, a crank-down jack, an underbody spare tire, black window trim, deeply tinted glass, a locking tailgate, LED brake lights, roof rack rails, automatic high beam headlights, and a fixed rear wiper and window defroster unit. 

Exterior options for the Pilot include auto-dimming heated side-view mirrors with turn signals built-in, a 20-inch upgrade from the standard 18-inch wheels, a first-row express open-and-close sunroof, speed-sensitive rain-detecting windshield wipers, black door handles, and a second-row sunroof with a power sunshade.

The 2022 Kia Telluride has a much boxier form, reminiscent of the classic SUVs of the 70s, 80s, and early 90s. It has vertically stacked double-lamp headlights, a large grated black grille with chrome accents, and a pair of dual-lamp fog lights set into the bumper. Its body lines are smooth and moderately deep on the hood and flanks. Standard exterior features on the Telluride include perimeter approach lights, 18-inch wheels, chrome and black window trim, halogen daytime running lamps, a lip spoiler, chrome door handles, deeply tinted glass, and a rear wiper with a defrost unit. 

Exterior options on the Telluride include the first-row sunroof with speedy opening and closing, roof rack rails, 20-inch black alloy wheels, LED brake lights, projector-beam daytime running lights, and laminated glass.

Interior Convenience Comparison

The 2022 Honda Pilot comes with many standard convenience features, including eight-way adjustable front seats, an air filtration system, a full cloth headliner, a concealed storage area in the main cargo zone, cruise control with steering-wheel controls, an illuminated locking glove box, a valet function, an HVAC system with under-seat ducts, a rear HVAC system with separate controls, and a manually tilting and telescoping steering column. 

Convenience options include seatback storage pockets, piano black and chrome interior trim, illuminated rear cupholders, perforated leather upholstery, smart device based engine start capability, a full floor console, a mini overhead console, an auto-latching rear hatch, a day-night automatically dimming rear-view mirror, a compass, a piano black steering wheel, and manual sun blinds.

The 2022 Kia Telluride comes with convenience features like synthetic leather upholstery, distance-pacing cruise control with a stop-and-go function, a GPS navigation system with voice activation, a urethane gear shifter, leatherette door trim, a day-night rear-view mirror, auto-locking doors, a leather steering wheel, an air filtration system, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, three 12-volt DC power outlets, and simulated wood interior accenting. 

Convenience options on this Telluride include an auto-latching hatch, a compass, a leather and metal-look gear shifter, reclining and folding bucket seats, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated seats, and a garage door transmitter.

Interior Entertainment Comparison

The Honda Pilot comes standard with a seven-speaker sound system, subwoofer, radio data system, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink system, MP3 player, pair of first-row LCD monitors, speed-sensitive volume settings, 8-inch touch screen infotainment system with HondaLink programming, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smart device integration, SiriusXM satellite radio, and radio with steering wheel controls. Entertainment options for the Pilot include a 10-speaker sound system upgrade with a 590-watt subwoofer, USB charging and data port, second-row LCD monitor, and fixed signal diversity antenna.

The 2022 Kia Telluride comes with two first-row LCD monitors, a 10.25-inch split-screen infotainment system, GPS navigation system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smart device integration, Bluetooth, and an integrated roof antenna. Entertainment options for the Telluride include a 630-watt amplifier, an upgrade to a Harmon-Kardon sound system, a Clari-Fi digital signal processor, and QuantumLogic sound system programming.

Performance and Engine Core Comparison

The 2022 Honda Pilot is available in the Sport, EX-L, Special Edition, TrailSport, Touring, Elite, and Black Edition trim levels, while the 2022 Telluride is available in the LX, S, EX, and SX trim levels. The Pilot comes with a 2.4-liter V-6 engine providing 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. The Telluride comes with a 3.8-liter V-6 granting 291 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Both vehicles can tow up to 5,000 pounds. The Pilot can carry up to 1,614 pounds of cargo, while the Telluride can carry up to 1,664 pounds. 

The Telluride makes it from zero to 60 in 7.2 seconds, while the Pilot gets there in 6.2 seconds. The suspension system on the 2022 Pilot and the 2022 Telluride is in the multi-strut link configuration in front and rear. This configuration grants a comfortable ride over rough roads, superior handling, and fantastic stability. Both vehicles seat up to seven occupants.

Safety Feature Comparison

Standard safety features on the 2022 Pilot include a backup camera, forward collision mitigation with automatic emergency braking, a cross-traffic monitoring system, rear child safety locks, dual-stage occupant-sensing driver and passenger airbags, electronic stability controls, vehicle stability assistance programming, reinforced side-impact beams, ABS driveline traction control, blind-spot warning, and lane-keeping warning and assistance. The sole safety option is a front and rear parking sensor system.

The 2022 Telluride’s standard safety features include lane change and lane-keeping assistance, rear child safety locks, parking distance warning, electronic stability controls, rear collision mitigation, forward collision mitigation, seat-mounted airbags, and cruise control with steering assistance. Safety options include a surround-view backup camera and front and rear parking sensors.

There you have it: the comparison of the 2022 Honda Pilot and the 2022 Kia Telluride. The Pilot runs from $37,580 to $51,370, and the Telluride runs from $33,090 to $42,990, so the Honda grants more bang for your buck.

For more information on these SUVs, contact us at Performance Honda in Fairfield.