Skoda Kodiaq vs Jeep Meridian

CarWale brings you comparison of Skoda Kodiaq and Jeep Meridian. The Skoda Kodiaq price is Rs. 39.99 Lakh and Jeep Meridian price is Rs. 23.33 Lakh. The Skoda Kodiaq is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Jeep Meridian is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Kodiaq provides the mileage of 14.86 kmpl.

Kodiaq vs Meridian Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Kodiaq	Meridian
Price	Rs. 39.99 Lakh	Rs. 23.33 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1956 cc
Power	201 bhp	168 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (DCT)	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Skoda Kodiaq

Lounge

Rs. 39.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Jeep Meridian

Longitude 4x2 MT 5 STR

Rs. 23.33 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Skoda Kodiaq

Lounge

Jeep Meridian

Longitude 4x2 MT 5 STR

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Brochure
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooled, Single-point fuel distribution	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0 L Multijet II
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 4500-6000 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500-4400 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	14.86View Mileage Details
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	921
Drivetrain	4WD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser	McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar disc
Rear Suspension	Multi-element axle, with longitudinal and transverse links, with torsion stabiliser	Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Steel (145/85R18), Located in Boot	Steel
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.6
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Features

Exterior

Safety

NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side, Front Centre)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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
Puncture Repair Kit
Multi-collision Brake
Park Distance Control
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	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)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Parking Ticket Holder
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Drive Modes	6 - Eco, Normal, Sport, Offroad, Snow, Individual
Charging Ports	4 x USB Type-C, 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED Projector
Cornering Headlights		Passive
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	Halogen - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Button Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Glovebox Lamp, Boot Lamp	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

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
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured Finish with Pull handle type	Body Coloured Finish with handle type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Silver
Power Windows	Front & Rear (with Pinch Guard) Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Soft-close Door
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Front
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs, Heated ORVM	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Auto Folding
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	10.4" Touch-screen Display	10.1" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	9 Speakers (100W), 1 Subwoofer	6 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
iPod Compatibility
USB Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Audio Streaming
SD Card Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Vinyl
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, extended thigh support: 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	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: 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		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Massage Seats
Interior	Single Tone (Grey Suedia)	Dual Tone (Emperador Brown/Black)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	10.24" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Analogue - Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

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Colours

	Moon White Metallic	Techno Metallic Green
	Velvet Red Metallic	Brilliant Black
	Magic Black Metallic	Pearl White
	Bronx Gold Metallic	Velvet Red
	Race Blue Metallic	Magnesio Grey
	Steel Grey	Galaxy Blue
	Graphite Grey Metallic	Silvery Moon
	Graphite Grey Metallic	Minimal Grey

Used Cars in India

100 Used Kodiaq

Rs. 13 Lakhonwards

63 Used Meridian

Rs. 15.5 Lakhonwards

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Kodiaq vs Meridian Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Skoda Kodiaq and Jeep Meridian?

Skoda Kodiaq price is Rs. 39.99 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 Kodiaq compared to Meridian?

For the Lounge variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Kodiaq produces 201 bhp @ 4500-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1500-4400 rpm of torque. For the Longitude 4x2 MT 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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Skoda Kodiaq vs Jeep Meridian

Length Width Height	4758 mm * 1864 mm * 1679 mm	4769 mm * 1859 mm * 1698 mm
Ground Clearance	155 mm (laden)
Wheelbase (mm)	2791	2782
Kerb Weight (kg)	1765
Gross Weight (kg)	2390

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace	786 L (standard) with 4 hooks	670 L (standard)
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	62	60

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof, Electric
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

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

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders	6 Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders