Kia's Telluride ... plenty of cargo space, particularly with the third-row seat folded. It’s handy that the second-row seats can be folded by pressing a button in the cargo area for those ...

Despite being two very close contenders, the Kia Telluride wins. It offers higher tow ratings, more cargo room behind the third row, and better capability for those who venture off the beaten path.

Kia gives the Telluride a 3.8-liter V-6 good for 291 horsepower ... the best of our comparison trio. In terms of cargo carrying, the Honda offers 87 cubic feet behind the first row, 49 cubes ...