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Jeep Meridian vs Kia Sorento

In 2026 when choosing among the Jeep Meridian and Kia Sorento, assess the models based on Price, Size, Range, Battery Capacity, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, and Colours. Jeep Meridian Price starts at Rs. 23.33 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for Longitude 4x2 MT and Kia Sorento Price starts at Rs. 27.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) for HTE 2WD Diesel 2.2L Turbo Automatic (TC) 7 STR. Meridian: 1956 cc engine, 15 to 16 kmpl mileage. Sorento: 1598 cc engine, 15.79 to 17.7 kmpl mileage. Read the expert reviews to determine comfort and performance.
Meridian vs Sorento Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Meridian Sorento
BrandJeepKia
Price₹ 23.33 Lakhs₹ 27.99 Lakhs
Range--
Mileage15 to 16 kmpl15.79 to 17.7 kmpl
Battery Capacity--
Engine Capacity1956 cc-
TransmissionManual, Automatic Automatic
Charging Time--

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Meridian
Jeep Meridian
Longitude 4x2 MT
₹23.33 Lakhs*
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Sorento
Kia Sorento
HTE 2WD Diesel 2.2L Turbo Automatic (TC) 7 STR
₹27.99 Lakhs*
*Ex-showroom price
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Specification
Engine Type
2.0 L Multijet IISmartstream D2.2L DCT
Others
Idle Start/Stop-
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
350 Nm @ 1750 rpm442 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm
Transmission
Manual - 6 Gears, Sport ModeAutomatic (DCT) - 8 Gears
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
168 bhp @ 3750 rpm190 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Drivetrain
FWDFWD
Turbocharger/Supercharger
TurbochargedTurbocharged
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2BS6 Phase 2
Engine
1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel Type
DieselDiesel
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 metres-
Rear Brake Type
Disc-
Spare Wheel
SteelSteel (135/80R18)
Front Tyres
235 / 55 R18235 / 60 R18
Wheels
Alloy WheelsAlloy Wheels
Steering Type
Power assisted (Hydraulic)-
Front Brake Type
Disc-
Front Suspension
McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar discMcPherson Strut & stabilizer
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSDIndependent Multi-link
Rear Tyres
235 / 55 R18235 / 60 R18
No of Seating Rows
2 Rows2
Bootspace
170 litres-
Seating Capacity
5 Person7 Person
Doors
5 Doors5 Doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 litres67 litres
Length
4769 mm4815 mm
Wheelbase
2782 mm2820 mm
Height
1698 mm1900 mm
Width
1859 mm1785 mm
Features
Cabin-Boot Access
NoYes
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic-
Cruise Control
NoYes
Heater
YesYes
Parking Sensors
RearYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver-
Keyless Start/ Button Start
YesYes
Parking Assist
Reverse CameraYes
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone; Two Zones Front-row AC zone; Individual Fan Speed Controls Front AC fan speed control; Blower Rear AC zone; Rear AC vents; Common Fan Speed Control Rear AC fan speed control; Third-row AC vents
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal Only-
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
YesYes
12V Power Outlets
Yes-
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed ControlsYes
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed ControlYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Yes-
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 TripsYes
Shift Indicator
No-
Clock
DigitalYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Low Fuel Level Warning
YesYes
Tachometer
DigitalYes
Instantaneous Consumption
Yes-
Gear Indicator
Yes-
Instrument Cluster
Analogue - Digital-
Average Speed
YesYes
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Yes-
Average Fuel Consumption
YesAverage fuel consumption; Low fuel level warning
Distance to Empty
YesYes
Engine immobilizer
YesYes
Child Safety Lock
YesYes
Speed Sensing Door Lock
YesYes
Central Locking
Keyless-
Panaromic Sunroof
No-
Rub - Strips
NoNo
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
No-
Roof Mounted Antenna
Yes-
Body-Coloured Bumpers
YesYes
Body Kit
NoUnibody/Monocoque Frame
Sunroof / Moonroof
NoNo
Adjustable ORVM
Auto Folding-
Power Windows
Front & RearFront & Rear
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Yes-
Rear Defogger
YesYes
One Touch -Down
AllYes
Rain-sensing Wipers
YesYes
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured-
Interior Door Handles
Silver-
Scuff Plates
No-
Door Pockets
Front & RearYes
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)
Body Coloured-
Rear Windshield Blind
No-
Rear Wiper
YesYes
One Touch - Up
AllYes
Side Window Blinds
No-
Driver Armrest Storage
YesYes
Sunglass Holder
No-
Cup Holders
Front & Rear-
Third Row Cup Holders
No-
Cooled Glove Box
Yes-
Cornering Headlights
Passive-
Glove Box Lamp
Yes-
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear-
Ambient Interior Lighting
NoNo
Rear Reading Lamp
No-
Lights on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver-
Automatic Head Lamps
YesYes
Headlights
LED ProjectorLED
Daytime Running Lights
LEDYes
Tail Lights
LEDLED
Headlight Height Adjuster
YesYes
Fog Lights
Halogen-
Follow me home headlamps
YesYes
Puddle Lamps
No-
Warranty (Years)
33 Years
Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Not Applicable-
Warranty (Kilometres)
100000Unlimited Kms (Extendable up to 5 Years)
Battery Warranty (Years)
Not Applicable-
Steering mounted controls
YesYes
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
No-
Wireless Charger
NoYes
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)-
iPod Compatibility
Yes-
Bluetooth Compatibility
Audio Streaming-
Speakers
6Yes
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Yes-
AM/FM Radio
Yes-
Head Unit Size
Not Available-
DVD Playback
Yes-
Touch Screen Size
10.1 inch-
GPS Navigation System
YesYes
USB Compatibility
Yes-
Voice Command
YesYes
Aux Compatibility
Yes-
Display
Touch-screen Display-
Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
No-
Remote AC On/Off Via app
No-
Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
No-
Check Vehicle Status Via App
NoYes
Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
NoNo
Geo-Fence
No-
Emergency Call
No-
Differential Lock
NoNo
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
YesYes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
YesYes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
YesYes
Hill Hold Control
YesYes
Hill Descent Control
NoYes
Ride Height Adjustment
No-
Four-Wheel-Drive
No-
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
No-
Brake Assist (BA)
YesYes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
YesYes
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
No-
High-beam Assist
No-
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
No-
Child Seat Anchor Points
YesYes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
YesYes
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
YesYes
Blind Spot Detection
No-
Rear Cross-Traffic Assist
No-
Lane Departure Prevention
No-
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
No-
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
No-
Puncture Repair Kit
No-
NCAP Rating
Not Tested-
Third Row Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)2 way manually adjustable; Headrest: Up / Down (Manual)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)-
Split Third Row Seat
No-
Seat Upholstery
Vinyl-
Interiors
Dual Tone-
Driver Armrest
YesYes
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
No-
Rear Armrest
With Cup Holder-
Driver Seat Adjustment
8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)10 way electrically adjustable + 2 way manually adjustable; Seat: Forward / Back (Electric); Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back (Electric); Headrest: Up / Down (Manual); Seat Height: Up / Down (Electric); Lumbar: Up / Down (Electric); Lumbar: Forward / Back (Electric)
Split Rear Seat
60:40 split-
Interior Colours
Emperador Brown/Black-
Ventilated Seats
No-
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
No-
Rear Passenger Seats Type
Bench-
Folding Rear Seat
Full-
Ventilated Seat Type
No-
Head-rests
Front & Rear-
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)8 way manually adjustable; Seat: Forward / Back (Manual); Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back (Manual); Headrest: Up / Down (Manual); Seat Height: Up / Down (Manual)
Front Seatback Pockets
YesYes
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹26,69,648₹33,04,764
Ex-Showroom Price
₹23,33,000₹27,99,000
RTO
₹3,07,625₹3,65,875
Insurance
₹29,023₹1,39,389
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹0₹500
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹57,381₹71,032

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