Jeep Meridian vs Kia Sorento

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Jeep Meridian price starts at Rs. 23.33 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.66 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kia Sorento, priced at Rs. 27.99 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Meridian returns a claimed 14.1 kmpl. On the performance front, the Meridian uses a 1956cc engine producing 168bhp@3750rpm and the Sorento a 1.49kWh battery producing 190bhp@3800rpm. If you're deciding between the Meridian and Sorento, the Meridian is the better pick for affordability.

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Meridian vs Sorento Comparison Summary

Specification Jeep MeridianKia Sorento
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 23.33 LakhRs. 27.99 Lakh
Mileage / Range 14.1 kmplNot Available
Engine / Battery 1956 cc1.49 kWh
Max power / Motor 168bhp@3750rpm190bhp@3800rpm

Meridian vs Sorento Key Highlights

Basic Info Jeep Meridian Longitude 4x2Kia Sorento HTE 7-Seater Diesel
Rating
61 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Jeep Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 23.33 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 27.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1956 cc 2151 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 168bhp@3750rpm 190bhp@3800rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed Not Available
Drive Type FWD AWD
Colors
Jeep Meridian Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 14.1 kmpl Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Not Available
EMI
Rs. 45,131 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 54,145 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.19 Lakh Meridian Insurance Rs. 1.37 Lakh Sorento Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1956 cc
2151 cc
Engine Type
2.0L Multijet
2.2 CRDi
Engine Displacement
1956 cc
2151 cc
Battery Capacity
Not Available
1.49 kWh
Max Power
168bhp@3750rpm
190bhp@3800rpm
Max Torque
350Nm@1750-2500rpm
440Nm@2750rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Eco, Sport, Smart + Terrain (Mud, Snow, Sand)

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
0-100 kmph
Not Available
10.1 Sec
Fuel Capacity
60 Liters
67 Liters
Mileage (Highway)
12 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
14.1 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Rear
5
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.8
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
4
Digital Cluster Size
7
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
No
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4769*1859*1698 mm3
4810*1900*1700 mm3
Wheelbase
2782 mm
2815 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Android Auto & Apple Car Play
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Semi
Drive Modes
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
6
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
3
Apple CarPlay
Yes
3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Android Auto & Apple Car Play
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.1 inch
Not Available
Lumbar Support
No
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
2nd Row 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
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

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

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

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Jeep Meridian
  • Car-like handling
  • Premium interior quality
  • Loaded features list
  • Strong off-road capability
Jeep Meridian
  • Diesel engine could’ve been more refined
  • Competitors like the Fortuner and Gloster work better as 7-seaters
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Jeep Meridian Vs Kia Sorento FAQs

Which car is best between Jeep Meridian vs Kia Sorento?
As per the users experiences Jeep Meridian is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your car. But Kia Sorento is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features.
Which car is cheaper Jeep Meridian vs Kia Sorento?
The Jeep Meridian is cheaper than Kia Sorento by ₹4.66 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Jeep Meridian vs Kia Sorento?
For the Longitude 4x2 version, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Meridian produces 168bhp@3750rpm of power and 350Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the HTE 7-Seater Diesel version, 2151 cc Diesel engine of Sorento produces 190bhp@3800rpm of power and 440Nm@2750rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jeep Meridian has better performance.

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