Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy vs Kia Telluride SX — full comparison

Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy

Suv · Gasoline

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Kia Telluride SX

Suv · Gasoline

Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy

Car A

Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy

A 7-seat V6 that emphasizes reliability and safety, with ample cargo space for family duty and road trips. It’s less compelling for city driving or spirited performance, and fuel use is typical for a gasoline V6.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety

Kia Telluride SX

Car B

Kia Telluride SX

With seven seats, a 601-liter cargo area, and an emphasis on reliability and safety, the Kia Telluride SX suits large families and road trips. Its 291 hp and 8.0 s 0–100 km/h are sufficient, while city driving and fuel use (10.1 L/100 km) are less compelling.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety10.1 L/100km291 hp

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Usage fit

Family 82 / 86

City 28 / 29

Budget / value 52 / 56

Road trip 66 / 69

Performance 31 / 32

Cargo 41 / 46

Practical 55 / 59

Premium 36 / 36

Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy · Orange = Kia Telluride SX

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Kia Telluride SX

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Pros & cons

Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy

Seats seven with a sizable 510 L trunk—practical for large families and luggage.
Prioritizes reliability and safety per its top rankings.
280 hp V6 delivers smooth, confident highway passing and merging.
Well-suited to road trips, with the space and power to carry people and gear.
Not ideal for tight city driving, as indicated by weak city-usage signal.
0–100 km/h in 8.0 s means it isn’t tuned for performance driving.
Combined 10.5 L/100 km fuel use may be high if you want hybrid-like efficiency.
Conventional V6 powertrain offers no electric driving capability.

Kia Telluride SX

Seats seven with 601 L cargo space—practical for large families and luggage
Prioritizes reliability and safety, aligning with family use
Confident highway performance for road trips (291 hp, 8.0 s 0–100 km/h)
Priced at $44,790, offering good value in its segment
Combined consumption of 10.1 L/100 km may not suit heavy city commuting
Not aimed at performance driving despite 291 hp and 201 km/h top speed
Seven-seat size can feel cumbersome in tight urban parking and traffic
Gasoline-only powertrain means no hybrid option to improve efficiency

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Kia Telluride SX if…

Reliability edge

Kia Telluride SX scores higher on reliability — worth considering for long-term ownership.

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