Jeep Meridian vs Kia Seltos
Should you buy Jeep Meridian or Kia Seltos? 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 Seltos price starts Rs 11.19 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (O) (Petrol). Meridian has 1956 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Seltos has 1497 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Meridian has a mileage of 12 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Seltos has a mileage of 20.7 kmpl (Diesel top model).
Meridian Vs Seltos
| Key Highlights | Jeep Meridian | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.46,32,694* | Rs.24,12,800* |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Engine(cc) | 1956 | 1493 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
Jeep Meridian vs Kia Seltos comparison
- Jeep Meridian
- Longitude 4x2 (Diesel) 24.99 Lakh*
- Longitude Plus 4x2 (Diesel) 27.80 Lakh*
- Top SellingLongitude 4x2 AT (Diesel) 28.79 Lakh*
- Limited Opt 4x2 (Diesel) 30.79 Lakh*
- Longitude Plus 4x2 AT (Diesel) 30.79 Lakh*
- Limited Opt 4x2 AT (Diesel) 34.79 Lakh*
- Limited Opt 4x4 AT (Diesel) 36.79 Lakh*
- Overland 4x2 AT (Diesel) 36.79 Lakh*
- Overland 4x4 AT (Diesel) 38.79 Lakh*
Rs38.79 Lakh *VS - Kia Seltos
- HTE (O) Diesel (Diesel) 12.71 Lakh*
- HTK Diesel (Diesel) 14.06 Lakh*
- HTK (O) Diesel (Diesel) 14.56 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) Diesel (Diesel) 15.96 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.22 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel (Diesel) 17.33 Lakh*
- HTX (O) Diesel (Diesel) 18.36 Lakh*
- HTX Diesel AT (Diesel) 18.65 Lakh*
- Top SellingGTX Plus Diesel AT (Diesel) 20 Lakh*
- X-Line Diesel AT (Diesel) 20.51 Lakh*
- HTE (O) (Petrol) 11.19 Lakh*
- HTK (Petrol) 12.64 Lakh*
- HTK (O) (Petrol) 13.05 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) (Petrol) 14.40 Lakh*
- HTK Plus (O) iVT (Petrol) 15.76 Lakh*
- HTK Plus Turbo iMT (Petrol) 15.78 Lakh*
- HTX (Petrol) 15.82 Lakh*
- HTX (O) (Petrol) 16.77 Lakh*
- Top SellingHTX IVT (Petrol) 17.21 Lakh*
- HTX (O) iVT (Petrol) 18.07 Lakh*
- GTX Plus Turbo DCT (Petrol) 20 Lakh*
- X-Line Turbo DCT (Petrol) 20.51 Lakh*
Rs20.51 Lakh *VS - Volkswagen Taigun
- 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol) 11.80 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline (Petrol) 13 Lakh*
- 1.0 Highline AT (Petrol) 14 Lakh*
- Top Selling1.0 Highline Plus (Petrol) 14.40 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line (Petrol) 14.80 Lakh*
- 1.0 GT Line AT (Petrol) 15.90 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline ES (Petrol) 16.60 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT (Petrol) 16.77 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT DSG (Petrol) 17.36 Lakh*
- 1.0 Topline AT ES (Petrol) 18 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome ES (Petrol) 18.38 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports (Petrol) 18.63 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Chrome DSG ES (Petrol) 19.58 Lakh*
- 1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG (Petrol) 19.83 Lakh*
Rs14.40 Lakh *
Basic Information
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.46,32,694* | Rs.24,12,800* | Rs.16,56,657* |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.88,290/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.46,974/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.31,526/month Get EMI Offers |
| Insurance | Rs.1,81,599 | Rs.78,198 | Rs.58,368 |
| User Rating | Based on 162 Reviews | Based on 425 Reviews | Based on 241 Reviews |
| Brochure | Brochure not available |
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines ✕ | 2.0L Multijet | 1.5l CRDi VGT | 1.0L TSI |
| Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc) ✕ | 1956 | 1493 | 999 |
| No. of Cylinders ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency. ✕ | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars | 44 Cylinder Cars |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 168bhp@3750rpm | 114.41bhp@4000rpm | 114bhp@5000-5500rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 10 | - | - |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 19.1 | 19.2 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | 60 | 50 | 50 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | Multi-link suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension | MacPherson Strut suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Leaf spring suspension | Rear twist beam | Rear twist beam |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car. ✕ | - | Tilt & Telescopic | - |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 4769 | 4365 | 4221 |
| Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors ✕ | 1859 | 1800 | 1760 |
| Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces ✕ | 1698 | 1645 | 1612 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | - | - | 188 |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | 2 Zone | 2 Zone | Yes |
| Air Quality Control Air filters, also known as air purifiers, purify the air of the cabin by absorbing any harmful or contaminated particles. ✕ | - | Yes | - |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Interior
| Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | - |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | - | Yes | - |
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Exterior
| Available Colours | Silver Moon Galaxy Blue Pearl White Brilliant Black Minimal Grey +3 MoreMeridian Colours | Glacier White Pearl Sparkling Silver Pewter Olive Clear White Intense Red +6 MoreSeltos Colours | Lava Blue Carbon Steel Grey Matte Deep Black Pearl Rising Blue Reflex Silver +3 MoreTaigun Colours |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | - | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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ADAS
| Forward Collision Warning | Yes | Yes | - |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Yes | - | - |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist | - | Yes | - |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | Yes | - |
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Advance Internet
| Live Location | - | Yes | No |
| Remote Immobiliser | - | Yes | - |
| Unauthorised Vehicle Entry | Yes | - | - |
| Engine Start Alarm | - | Yes | - |
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Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen A touchscreen panel in the dashboard for controlling the car's features like music, navigation, and other car info.✕ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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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 Seltos
- Upmarket cabin experience with soft-touch elements and dual 10.25-inch displays.
- Some features from segments above, including panoramic sunroof, ADAS and dual-zone climate control.
- Multiple engine options including a diesel with both manual and automatic options.
- Segment-leading 1-5-litre turbo-petrol engine with 160PS
- Aggressive looks with attractive lighting elements.
Jeep Meridian
- Narrow cabin width
- Noisy diesel engine
- Third row space not adequate for adults
Kia Seltos
- Crash test is still pending, but is expected to be less than the 5 stars of Kushaq and Taigun.
- Shallow boot limits the practicality of the space.
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Questions & answers
Q ) Which car is cheaper between Jeep Meridian and Kia Seltos?
A ) Jeep Meridian price starts at ₹24.99 Lakh & Kia Seltos price starts at ₹11.19 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Seltos is cheaper between these two cars.
*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi