Citroen C5 Aircross vs Jeep Meridian

Should you buy Citroen C5 Aircross or Jeep Meridian? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen C5 Aircross price starts at Rs 37.32 Lakh ex-showroom for Shine (Diesel) and Jeep Meridian price starts Rs 23.33 Lakh ex-showroom for Longitude 4x2 (Diesel). C5 Aircross has 1997 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Meridian has 1956 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C5 Aircross has a mileage of 17.5 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Meridian has a mileage of 14.1 kmpl (Diesel top model).

C5 Aircross Vs Meridian

Key Highlights	Citroen C5 Aircross	Jeep Meridian
On Road Price	Rs.44,51,551^*	Rs.45,62,333^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1997	1956
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Citroen C5 Aircross
Shine Dual Tone
37.32 Lakh^*
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Track Edition 4x4 AT
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HTX 7-Seater Diesel AWD
37.49 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross Shine Dual Tone

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Length
4500 mm
4769 mm
4815 mm
Width
1969 mm
1859 mm
1900 mm
Autonomous Parking
-
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Semi
Vanity Mirror
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Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front & Rear

Basic Information
Variant	Shine Dual Tone	Track Edition 4x4 AT	HTX 7-Seater Diesel AWD
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.44,51,551^*	Rs.45,62,333^*	Rs.44,71,198^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.84,734/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.88,113/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.85,107/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,73,153	Rs.1,76,763	Rs.1,73,793
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.3 Based on 169 Reviews	4.6 Based on 8 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Shine Dual Tone

Track Edition 4x4 AT

HTX 7-Seater Diesel AWD

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.44,51,551^*

Rs.45,62,333^*

Rs.44,71,198^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.84,734/month

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Rs.88,113/month

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Rs.85,107/month

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Insurance

Rs.1,73,153

Rs.1,76,763

Rs.1,73,793

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.3

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4.6

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	DW10 FC	2.0L Multijet	2.2 CRDi
Displacement (cc)	1997	1956	2151
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	174.33bhp@3750rpm	172.36bhp	190bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@2000rpm	350Nm	442Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	9-Speed AT	8-Speed DCT
Drive Type	FWD	4WD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

DW10 FC

2.0L Multijet

2.2 CRDi

Displacement (cc)

1997

1956

2151

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

174.33bhp@3750rpm

172.36bhp

190bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@2000rpm

350Nm

442Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed

9-Speed AT

8-Speed DCT

Drive Type

FWD

4WD

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	10	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.5	-	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	52.5	60	67
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	Leaf spring suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	-	235/ 55 R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No	19
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	-	813

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4500	4769	4815
Width (mm)	1969	1859	1900
Height (mm)	1710	1698	1785
Wheel Base (mm)	2730	2782	2815
Kerb Weight (kg)	1685	-	-
Grossweight (kg)	2060	-	-
Seating Capacity	5	7	7
Boot Space (Litres)	580	-	179

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split	2nd Row 60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	-	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No	-
Additional Features	Gear Shift Positions Indicator more	- more	- more
Memory Function Seats	-	Front	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-	All
Autonomous Parking	-	-	Semi
Drive Modes	2	-	4
Glove Box Light	Yes	-	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	Eco & Sport	-	Eco\| Sport \| Smart \| Normal
Power Windows	-	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	-
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Driver Seat Only	Front	Front Only
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	-	Ambient light
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.29	10.2	12.3
Upholstery	Fabric	Leather	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	-	-	64

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus GrayPearl Nera BlackEclipse Blue+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours	Galaxy BluePearl WhiteBrilliant BlackMinimal GreyTechno Metallic GreenVelvet RedSilvery MoonMagnesio Grey+3 MoreMeridian Colours	Glacier White PearlIvory Silver GlossPewter OliveDark Gun MetalAurora Black PearlMagma RedImperial BlueGravity Gray+3 MoreSorento Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Dual Pane	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Powered	Powered
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	-	Powered & Folding
Exterior Camera	-	-	360° Camera
Wheels Type	-	-	Alloy
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	-	235/ 55 R19
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No	19

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	6	6	10
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	-
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	-	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	-
Safety Airbags	-	-	Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes	No
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	-	No
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes	No
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes	No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	-	No
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes	No
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	-	No
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-	No
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	-	No

ADAS

Advance Internet
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes	-
SOS Button	-	Yes	-
RSA	-	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	-	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes	-
Valet Mode	-	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes	-
Inbuilt APPs	-	-	Kia Connect 2.0

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10	10.1	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Wireless
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Wireless
No. of Speakers	6	9	12
Additional Features	Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity more	Android Auto & Apple Car Play more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Citroen C5 Aircross
- Quirky styling: Has a stand out design that grabs attention
- Premium inside and out: The design and cabin materials makes it feel upmarket
- Keeps you comfortable: Most plush ride quality in its segment
- Good drivability: Smooth gearbox and powerful diesel engine makes drives enjoyable
- Good features: Gets a 10-inch touchscreen and wireless phone charging
Jeep Meridian
- Plush ride quality: Offers a comfortable and confident ride over all kinds of surfaces.
- Punchy sound system: 9-speaker Alpine audio system offers a bass-heavy feel with excellent quality and no distortion.
- Practical interior: Gets three rows of seats and plenty of storage spaces.
- Tough build quality: The panel gaps are consistent and minimal all around, and it has a strong and sturdy feel both inside and out.

Citroen C5 Aircross
- Limited powertrains: No petrol engine or 4x4 option
- Feels expensive: It’s a costly affair considering the package you get
- Misses segment must-haves: Does not get ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera
Jeep Meridian
- Noisy diesel engine: Leaves room for improvement in terms of refinement and NVH.
- Third row: Feels cramped and is suitable only for children.
- Slow gearbox: 9-speed AT is smooth, but slow shifting and dull to drive.

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