Honda Civic vs Kia Telluride

Overview

Specification Honda Civic Kia Telluride
Brand Honda Kia
Model Civic Telluride
Year 2026 2026
Type — Suv
Body Style Compact Sedan Midsize 3-Row SUV

Pricing

Specification Honda Civic Kia Telluride
Current Price $33,199 – $33,950 $45,899 – $46,850
MSRP $33,950 $46,850
Dealer Price $32,699 $45,299

Engine & Performance

Specification Honda Civic Kia Telluride
Engine 2.0L e:HEV Hybrid System 3.8L V6
Horsepower 200 hp (net combined) 291 hp
Torque 232 lb-ft (electric motor) 262 lb-ft
0–60 mph Approx. 6.2 sec (0-60 mph) Approx. 7.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed Approx. 112 mph Approx. 120 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Honda Civic Kia Telluride
Fuel Type Hybrid Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 49 MPG combined (hybrid est.) 22 MPG combined (AWD)
Range (EV) N/A N/A
Emissions Low-emission certified (market dependent) Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery Lithium-ion hybrid battery N/A
Charging Self-charging hybrid (regenerative + engine) N/A

Ratings

Specification Honda Civic Kia Telluride
Expert Rating 4.7/10 4.7/10
Community Reviews 1510 1420
Performance Score 8.9 8.4
Comfort Score 8.8 9.3
Safety Score 9.3 9.2
Fuel Economy Score 9.6 7.8
Technology Score 9.0 9.0
Value Score 9.1 9.3

Verdict

Specification Honda Civic Kia Telluride
Pros Excellent hybrid fuel economy; Strong acceleration from electric torque; Sharp handling and composed ride; High-quality... Premium interior design and materials; Spacious and comfortable first two rows; Strong standard safety feature set; Exce...
Cons Rear seat is adequate, not class-leading for tall passengers; Road noise can increase on coarse pavement; Higher hybrid... Third row is best for children or short trips; Fuel economy trails hybrid rivals; Large size can be challenging in tight...