Jeep Meridian vs Mahindra Thar OG

Last Updated: October 31, 2026

Mahindra Thar OG price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 13.01 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Jeep Meridian, priced at Rs. 23.33 Lakh. On the performance front, the Meridian uses a 1956cc engine producing 168bhp@3750rpm and the Thar a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm. If you're deciding between the Meridian and Thar, the Meridian is the better pick for performance, while the Thar stands out for affordability.

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Meridian vs Thar Comparison Summary

Specification Jeep MeridianMahindra Thar OG
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 23.33 LakhRs. 10.32 Lakh
Mileage 14.1 kmplNot Available
Engine 1956 cc1497 cc
Max power 168bhp@3750rpm116.93bhp@3500rpm

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Meridian vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Jeep Meridian Longitude 4x2Mahindra Thar OG 1.5L AXT Diesel RWDKia Sorento HTX A Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD
Rating
61 reviews
36 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Jeep Mahindra Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 23.33 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 40.39 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1956 cc 1497 cc 1598 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 168bhp@3750rpm 116.93bhp@3500rpm 178bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual Automatic
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed 6 -Speed AT
Drive Type FWD RWD AWD
Colors
Jeep Meridian Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 14.1 kmpl Not Available Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available 255/65 R18 235/ 55 R19
Boot Space Not Available Not Available 179 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No Yes
Cruise Control No No Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 2 10
EMI
Rs. 45,131 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 78,132 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.19 Lakh Meridian Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance Rs. 1.85 Lakh Sorento Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1956 cc
1497 cc
1598 cc
Engine Type
2.0L Multijet
D117 CRDe
Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid
Motor Power
Not Available
Not Available
64 kW
Engine Displacement
1956 cc
1497 cc
1598 cc
Max Power
168bhp@3750rpm
116.93bhp@3500rpm
178bhp
Max Torque
350Nm@1750-2500rpm
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
265Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
6 -Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Not Available
Eco| Sport | Smart
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Not Available
3

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
60 Liters
55 Liters
67 Liters
Mileage (Highway)
12 kmpl
Not Available
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
14.1 kmpl
Not Available
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy
Suspension Front
Multi-link suspension
Double wishbone suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Double wishbone suspension
Multi-link, Solid Axle
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/65 R18
235/ 55 R19
Wheel Size
Not Available
18
19
Tyre Type
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless Highway Terrain
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster Size
7
Not Available
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Upholstery
Vinyl
Vinyl
Leather
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Not Available
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Analog with MID
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
Not Available
64
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
Not Available
813 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
4
6
Doors
5
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
Not Available
179 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
No
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
No
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
No
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
No
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4769*1859*1698 mm3
3995*1870*1855 mm3
4815*1900*1785 mm3
Wheelbase
2782 mm
2450 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
232 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Brake Locking Differential
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Android Auto & Apple Car Play
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
No
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
No
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
No
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Semi
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
3
No of Speakers
6
Not Available
12
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Not Available
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
No
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Wireless
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Android Auto & Apple Car Play
Brake Locking Differential
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front Only
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Yes
Cruise Control
No
No
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.1 inch
Not Available
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
No
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
50:50 Split
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
No
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Yes
Powered Seats
No
Not Available
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front & Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
No
Not Available
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
No
Not Available
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Driver & Passenger
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee
Exterior Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360° Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
2
10
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
2
10
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
No
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
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
Roll Cage
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Rear
No
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
No
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Not Available
Kia Connect 2.0
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
No
Not Available
Not Available
SOS Button
No
Not Available
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Not Available
Smartwatch App
No
Not Available
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
No
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
No
Not Available
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
No
Not Available
Not Available
Valet Mode
No
Not Available
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
No
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
No
Not Available
Not Available

approachAngle
Not Available
40°
Not Available
breakOverAngle
Not Available
26.4°
Not Available
departureAngle
Not Available
36°
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 Mahindra Thar OG Vs Kia Sorento FAQs

Which car is best between Jeep Meridian vs Mahindra Thar OG?
As per the users experiences Jeep Meridian is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Mahindra Thar OG is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which car is cheaper Jeep Meridian vs Mahindra Thar OG?
The Mahindra Thar OG is cheaper than Jeep Meridian by ₹13.01 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Jeep Meridian vs Mahindra Thar OG?
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 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 116.93bhp@3500rpm of power and 300Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mahindra Thar OG has better performance.

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