Jeep Meridian vs Kia Sonet

Should you buy Jeep Meridian or Kia Sonet? 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 Sonet price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). Meridian has 1956 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Meridian has a mileage of 12 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Meridian Vs Sonet

Key Highlights	Jeep Meridian	Kia Sonet
On Road Price	Rs.46,32,694^*	Rs.17,83,217^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1956	1493
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Jeep Meridian
Rs38.79 Lakh^*
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Kia Sonet
Rs15.60 Lakh^*
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Jeep Meridian
Overland 4x4 AT
38.79 Lakh^*
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Kia Sonet
GTX Plus Diesel AT
15.60 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Overland 4x4 AT	GTX Plus Diesel AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.46,32,694^*	Rs.17,83,217^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.88,290/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.34,826/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,81,599	Rs.5,900
User Rating	4.3 Based on 161 Reviews	4.4 Based on 173 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Overland 4x4 AT

GTX Plus Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.46,32,694^*

Rs.17,83,217^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.88,290/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.34,826/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,81,599

Rs.5,900

User Rating

4.3

Based on 161 Reviews

4.4

Based on 173 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0L Multijet	1.5L CRDi VGT
Displacement (cc)	1956	1493
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168bhp@3750rpm	114bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	350Nm@1750-2500rpm	250Nm@1500-2750rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	9-Speed AT	6-Speed AT
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0L Multijet

1.5L CRDi VGT

Displacement (cc)

1956

1493

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

168bhp@3750rpm

114bhp@4000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	10	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	60	45
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)

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Leaf spring suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	-	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Leaf spring suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4769	3995
Width (mm)	1859	1790
Height (mm)	1698	1642
Wheel Base (mm)	2782	2500
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	385
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Battery Saver	-	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	Assist Grips,Full Size DriverSeatback Pocket,Auto Light Control,Console Lamp (bulb type),Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (passenger),passenger Seatback Pocket-Upper & Lower (full Size),All Door Power Windows with Illumination,Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, Eco Coating, Sunglass Holder, Rear parcel shelf, Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist, Auto antiglare (ECM) rear view mirror with Kia Connect controls
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	Front	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	All
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	-	3
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Drive Mode Types	-	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORTS
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
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

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	No
Additional Features	Tupelo Vegan Leather Seats,Door Scuff Plates,Overland Badging on Front Seats,Tracer Copper	Silver Painted Door Handles, Connected Infotainment & Cluster Design - Black High Gloss, Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob, Leatherette wrapped Door armrest, LED Ambient Sound Lighting, All Black Interiors with Sporty White Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with GT line logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.2	10.25
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Silver MoonGalaxy BluePearl WhiteBrilliant BlackMinimal GreyTechno Metallic GreenVelvet RedMagnesio Grey+3 MoreMeridian Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity GrayIntense Red With Aurora Black Pearl+4 MoreSonet Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
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	Silver Brake Caliper, Body Color Front & Rear bumper, Side Moulding - Black, Glossy Black Delta garnish, Body colour outside door handle, High Mount Stop Lamp, Crown Jewel LED headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs, Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps, Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, Xclusive Piano Black Outside mirror, Kia Signature Tiger nose grille with Knurled Premium Dark Metallic Surround, Sporty Aero Dynamic Front & Rear Skid Plates with Dark Metallic Accents, Dark Metallic Door garnish, Belt Line Chrome, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	Front
Antenna	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Dual Pane	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Powered	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	-	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Silver MoonGalaxy BluePearl WhiteBrilliant BlackMinimal Grey+3 MoreMeridian Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverPewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black Pearl+4 MoreSonet Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	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	-	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No
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)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Traffic Sign Recognition

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
SOS Button	Yes	Yes
RSA	Yes	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	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Inbuilt Assistant

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.1	10.25
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	9	4
Additional Features	Uconnect Remote Connected Service,In-Vehicle Messaging (Service, Recall, Subscription),OTA-TBM,Radio, Map, and Applications,Remote Clear Personal Settings	HD Touchscreen Navigation with Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AI Voice Recognition System, BOSE premium 7 speaker system with dynamic speed compensation, Bluetooth multi connection
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Subwoofer	-	1
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 Sonet
- Looks better than before with a better lighting setup.
- Added features, borrowed from a segment above, make it one of the most loaded SUV in its segment.
- Most number of powertrain options in the segment, with 3 engines and 5 transmission options to choose from.
- One of the best all rounders in the segment.

Jeep Meridian
- Narrow cabin width
- Noisy diesel engine
- Third row space not adequate for adults
Kia Sonet
- Borrowing powertrains and features from a segment above has made it pretty expensive.
- Cabin insulation could have been better.
- Turbo-petrol engine option, in Sport mode, feels jerky to drive in traffic.
- Rear seats could have had better cushioning and better space

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Jeep Meridian and Kia Sonet?

A ) Jeep Meridian price starts at ₹24.99 Lakh & Kia Sonet price starts at ₹8 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Sonet is cheaper between these two cars.

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