Jeep Meridian vs Kia Carnival

Should you buy Jeep Meridian or Kia Carnival? 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. Jeep Meridian price starts at Rs 24.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Longitude 4x2 (Diesel) and Kia Carnival price starts Rs 63.91 Lakh ex-showroom for Limousine Plus (Diesel). Meridian has 1956 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Carnival has 2151 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Meridian has a mileage of 12 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Carnival has a mileage of 14.85 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Meridian Vs Carnival

Key Highlights	Jeep Meridian	Kia Carnival
On Road Price	Rs.46,36,694^*	Rs.75,33,460^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1956	2151
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Jeep Meridian
Rs38.79 Lakh^*
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Kia Carnival
Rs63.91 Lakh^*
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Jeep Meridian
Overland 4x4 AT
38.79 Lakh^*
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Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
63.91 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Overland 4x4 AT	Limousine Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.46,36,694^*	Rs.75,33,460^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.88,374/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,43,398/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,81,599	Rs.2,75,675
User Rating	4.3 Based on 163 Reviews	4.7 Based on 75 Reviews
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Basic Information

Overland 4x4 AT

Limousine Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.46,36,694^*

Rs.75,33,460^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.88,374/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,43,398/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,81,599

Rs.2,75,675

User Rating

4.3

Based on 163 Reviews

4.7

Based on 75 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0L Multijet	Smartstream In-line
Displacement (cc)	1956	2151
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168bhp@3750rpm	190bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	350Nm@1750-2500rpm	441Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	9-Speed AT	8 Speed
Drive Type	4WD	2WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0L Multijet

Smartstream In-line

Displacement (cc)

1956

2151

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

168bhp@3750rpm

190bhp

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	10	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	14.85
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	60	72
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

14.85

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Leaf spring suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	-	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Leaf spring suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4769	5155
Width (mm)	1859	1995
Height (mm)	1698	1775
Wheel Base (mm)	2782	3090
Seating Capacity	7	7
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	3 Zone
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Additional Features	Capless Fuel Filler,Coat Hooks for Rear Passengers,AC Controls on Touchscreen,Integrated Centre Stack Display,Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch,Solar Control Glass,MAP Courtesy Lamp in Door Pocket,Personalised Notification Settings & System Configuration	12-Way Power Driver's Seat with 4-Way Lumbar Support & Memory Function,8-Way Power Front Passenger Seat,Sunshade Curtains (2nd & 3rd Row),2nd Row Roof Vents with Controls,3rd Row Roof Vents,Electrically Sliding Doors,Shift-By-Wire System (Dial Type)
Memory Function Seats	Front	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	-	4
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco/Normal/Sport/Smart
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

3 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Tupelo Vegan Leather Seats,Door Scuff Plates,Overland Badging on Front Seats,Tracer Copper	2nd row powered relaxation seats with ventilation,heating & leg support,2nd Row Captain Seats with Sliding & Reclining function & Walk-in Device,3rd Row 60:40 Split Folding and Sinking Seats,Leatherette Wrapped Steering Wheel,Satin Silver Interior Door Handle,Auto Anti-Glare IRVM
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.2	12.3
Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Ambient Light Colour	-	64
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Silver MoonGalaxy BluePearl WhiteBrilliant BlackMinimal GreyTechno Metallic GreenVelvet RedMagnesio Grey+3 MoreMeridian Colours	Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Body Colour Door Handles,All-Round Chrome Day Light Opening,Dual-Tone Roof,Body Color Lowers & Fender Extensions,New 7-Slot Grille with Chrome Inserts	Black & Chrome Tiger Nose Grille,Intelligent Ice Cube Led Projection Headlamp (ILED),Starmap Daytime Running Light (SDRL),LED Rear Combination Lamps,Rear Spoiler With LED HMSL,Roof Rail,Hidden Rear Wiper,Body Colored Door Handles With Chrome Accents,Side Sill Garnish With Matte Chrome Insert,Matte Chrome Plated Front and Rear Skid Plates
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Dual Pane	Dual Sunroof
Boot Opening	Powered	Powered
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	-	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Silver MoonGalaxy BluePearl WhiteBrilliant BlackMinimal Grey+3 MoreMeridian Colours

Glacier White PearlFusion BlackCarnival Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

MUVAll MUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Speed Assist System

Traffic Sign Recognition

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Advance Internet
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	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	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-
Valet Mode	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Navigation With Live Traffic

Send POI to Vehicle From App

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.1	12.3
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	9	12
Additional Features	Uconnect Remote Connected Service,In-Vehicle Messaging (Service, Recall, Subscription),OTA-TBM,Radio, Map, and Applications,Remote Clear Personal Settings	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Kia Connect
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Jeep Meridian
- Looks Premium
- Offers fantastic ride comfort
- Easy and effortless to drive in the city
- Loaded with premium features
Kia Carnival
- Second-row VIP lounge seats with power recline, leg rests, and ventilation offer great comfort.
- The overall package is very much feature-loaded, with all the creature comforts covered.
- Accommodates up to 7 passengers comfortably, with ample legroom and headroom across all rows.
- Offers 540 litres of boot space even with all three rows up, suitable for long family trips.

Jeep Meridian
- Narrow cabin width
- Noisy diesel engine
- Third row space not adequate for adults
Kia Carnival
- Priced at Rs 63.91 lakh (ex-showroom), it may be out of reach for many potential buyers.
- Available only in the fully-loaded Limousine Plus variant, and only in 2 colour options, White and Black, restricting choices for customisation.
- Lacks a petrol or hybrid option in the Indian market, which could be a drawback for some buyers.
- The 2.2-litre diesel engine offers a claimed mileage of 14.85 kmpl, which might be less economical for city driving.

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