Kia Sorento vs Jeep Meridian

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Sorento and Jeep Meridian. The Kia Sorento price is Rs. 27.99 Lakh and Jeep Meridian price is Rs. 23.33 Lakh. The Kia Sorento is available in 2151 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Jeep Meridian is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Sorento provides the mileage of 17.66 kmpl.

Sorento HTE 2WD Diesel 2.2L Turbo Automatic (DCT) 7 STR vs Meridian Longitude 2WD Diesel Turbo Manual 5 STR Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Sorento	Meridian
Price	Rs. 27.99 Lakh	Rs. 23.33 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2151 cc	1956 cc
Power	190 bhp	168 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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Kia Sorento

HTE 2WD Diesel 2.2L Turbo Automatic (DCT) 7 STR

Rs. 27.99 Lakh

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Jeep Meridian

Longitude 2WD Diesel Turbo Manual 5 STR

Rs. 23.33 Lakh

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Kia Sorento

HTE 2WD Diesel 2.2L Turbo Automatic (DCT) 7 STR

Jeep Meridian

Longitude 2WD Diesel Turbo Manual 5 STR

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream D2.2L DCT	2.0 L Multijet II
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	442 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage	ARAI: 17.66 kmpl	User Reported: 14 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 8 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut & stabilizer	McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar disc
Rear Suspension	Independent Multi-link	Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 4 spokes	Power-assisted (Hydraulic) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (135/80R18)	Steel
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.6
Front Tyres	235 / 60 R18	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 60 R18	235 / 55 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating		Not Tested
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dual Tone Horn
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest, Third row AC: Vents on Pillars)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest, Third row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof)
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Fuel Fillers Lid		Capless
Charging Ports	2 x USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Electronic Parking Brake

Lighting

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Painted	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" Touch-screen Display	10.1" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6 Speakers	6 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), Type C Wired Connectivity, Smart Watch Connectivity	Bluetooth Compatibility (Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Vinyl
Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Interior	Dual Tone (Smoky Black & Grey)	Dual Tone (Emperador Brown/Black)
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	4.2" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	7" Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Gravity Grey	Techno Metallic Green
	Glacier White Pearl	Brilliant Black
	Imperial Blue	Pearl White
	Aurora Black Pearl	Velvet Red
	Pewter Olive	Magnesio Grey
	Magma Red	Galaxy Blue
	Ivory Silver	Silvery Moon
	Dark Gun Metal	Minimal Grey

Used Cars in India

102 Used Meridian

Rs. 16.51 Lakhonwards

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Sorento vs Meridian Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Sorento and Jeep Meridian?

Kia Sorento price is Rs. 27.99 Lakh and Jeep Meridian price is Rs. 23.33 Lakh. Hence Jeep Meridian is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Sorento compared to Meridian?

For the HTE 2WD Diesel 2.2L Turbo Automatic (DCT) 7 STR variant, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Sorento produces 190 bhp @ 3800 rpm of power and 442 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm of torque. For the Longitude 2WD Diesel Turbo Manual 5 STR variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Meridian produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque.

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Kia Sorento vs Jeep Meridian

Length Width Height	4815 mm * 1900 mm * 1785 mm	4769 mm * 1859 mm * 1698 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2815	2782

Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	179 L (measured up to the roof) – 813 L (rear seats folded)	670 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	67	60

Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Headlights	LED	LED Projector
Cornering Headlights		Passive
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		Halogen - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Boot Lamp	Front and Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking		Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Cup Holders		4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage