Citroen C5 Aircross vs Jeep Meridian

Last Updated: October 5, 2026

Jeep Meridian price starts at Rs. 23.33 Lakh, which is Rs. 13.99 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Citroen C5 Aircross, priced at Rs. 37.32 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the C5 Aircross offers a claimed 17.5 kmpl, while the Meridian delivers 14.1 kmpl. On the performance front, the C5 Aircross uses a 1997cc engine producing 174.33bhp@3750rpm and the Meridian a 1956cc engine producing 168bhp@3750rpm. If you're deciding between the C5 Aircross and Meridian, the C5 Aircross is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Meridian stands out for affordability.

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C5 Aircross vs Meridian Comparison Summary

Specification Citroen C5 AircrossJeep Meridian
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 37.32 LakhRs. 23.33 Lakh
Mileage 17.5 kmpl14.1 kmpl
Engine 1997 cc1956 cc
Max power 174.33bhp@3750rpm168bhp@3750rpm

C5 Aircross vs Meridian Key Highlights

Basic Info Citroen C5 Aircross ShineJeep Meridian Longitude 4x2
Rating
67 reviews
61 reviews
Brand Name Citroen Jeep
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 37.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 23.33 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1997 cc 1956 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 174.33bhp@3750rpm 168bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 8-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Citroen C5 Aircross Colors
Jeep Meridian Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 17.5 Kmpl 14.1 kmpl
Tyre Size 235/55 R18 Not Available
Boot Space 580 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 72,201 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 45,131 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.73 Lakh C5 Aircross Insurance Rs. 1.19 Lakh Meridian Insurance
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Displacement
1997 cc
1956 cc
Engine Type
DW10 FC
2.0L Multijet
Engine Displacement
1997 cc
1956 cc
Max Power
174.33bhp@3750rpm
168bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@2000rpm
350Nm@1750-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
8-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Kerb Weight
1685 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Eco & Sport
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
52.5 Liters
60 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
17.5 Kmpl
14.1 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
12 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
18
Suspension Rear
6
5
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Tyre Size
235/55 R18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Digital Cluster Size
12.29
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
580
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
580 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Electronic
Manual
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4500*1969*1710 mm3
4769*1859*1698 mm3
Wheelbase
2730 mm
2782 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Gear Shift Positions Indicator
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity
Android Auto & Apple Car Play
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
2
Not Available
No of Speakers
6
6
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Gear Shift Positions Indicator
Android Auto & Apple Car Play
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10 inch
10.1 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
No
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
No
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
No
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Front Driver And Passenger Airbags (Includes Passenger Airbag Deactivation Function),Blind Spot Information System,Coffee Break Alert,Electric Parking Brake,Isofix - Rear Side Seats W/Mountings On Front Passenger Seats,Front Driver & Passenger Seat Belts - Height Adjustable With Pretensioner And Force Limiter,Auto Door Unlock on Crash,Electric Child Lock,Perimeter, Volumetric and Tilt Alarm
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB),Active Turn Signals,Dual-Note Electric Horns,Electronic Roll Mitigation,Seat Belt Latch with Dual Locking Tongue
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No

grossWeight
2060 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Citroen C5 Aircross
  • Sharper looks, new colours, new tech features, panoramic sunroof, comfier seats, still rides and drives over any road conditions comfortably
Jeep Meridian
  • Car-like handling
  • Premium interior quality
  • Loaded features list
  • Strong off-road capability
Citroen C5 Aircross
  • Still fairly paired down features list when compared to it's tech laden rivals, still pricey
Jeep Meridian
  • Diesel engine could’ve been more refined
  • Competitors like the Fortuner and Gloster work better as 7-seaters

Is Citroen C5 Aircross Better Than Jeep Meridian?

66% users have chosen Citroen C5 Aircross over Jeep Meridian in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 146 users have also rated Citroen C5 Aircross and Jeep Meridian on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Citroen C5 Aircross is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your car. But Jeep Meridian is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance, safety and features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor C5 Aircross Meridian
Mileage 3.0 3.4
Performance 4.5 3.9
Comfort 4.0 4.3
Maintenance 3.0 3.5
Safety 3.5 4.4
Features 3.5 4.3
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Citroen C5 Aircross Vs Jeep Meridian FAQs

Which car is best between Citroen C5 Aircross vs Jeep Meridian?
As per the users experiences Citroen C5 Aircross is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your car. But Jeep Meridian is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Citroen C5 Aircross vs Jeep Meridian?
The Jeep Meridian is cheaper than Citroen C5 Aircross by ₹13.99 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Citroen C5 Aircross vs Jeep Meridian?
For the Shine version, 1997 cc Diesel engine of C5 Aircross produces 174.33bhp@3750rpm of power and 400Nm@2000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Longitude 4x2 version, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Meridian produces 168bhp@3750rpm of power and 350Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Citroen C5 Aircross has better performance.

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