Jeep Meridian vs Tata Safari [1998-2005]

CarWale brings you comparison of Jeep Meridian and Tata Safari [1998-2005]. The Jeep Meridian price is Rs. 24.99 Lakh and Tata Safari [1998-2005] price is Rs. 8.93 Lakh. The Jeep Meridian is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Tata Safari [1998-2005] is available in 2092 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Safari [1998-2005] provides the mileage of 7.56 kmpl.

Meridian vs Safari [1998-2005] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Meridian	Safari [1998-2005]
Price	Rs. 24.99 Lakh	Rs. 8.93 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1956 cc	2092 cc
Power	168 bhp	-
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Jeep Meridian

Longitude 4x2 MT

Rs. 24.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Tata Safari [1998-2005]

4x2 EXi BS-III

Rs. 8.93 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Jeep Meridian

Longitude 4x2 MT

Tata Safari [1998-2005]

4x2 EXi BS-III

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2092 cc, 4 Cylinders 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	2.0 L Multijet II	486 PL Petrol
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	127@5630
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	198@3750
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		7.56View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar disc	Independent Double Wishbone with Torsion bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD	5 link Suspension with coil springs
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.6	6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel
Front Tyres	235 / 55 R18	235 / 70 R16
Rear Tyres	235 / 55 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Vinyl	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Emperador Brown/Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Brilliant Black	Mountain Green
	Galaxy Blue	Cycus Grey
	Techno Metallic Green	Steel Blue
	Magnesio Grey	Quartz Black
	Velvet Red	Mineral Red
	Minimal Grey	Passion Red
	Silvery Moon	Light Gold
	Pearl White	Arctic Silver
		Pearl White
		Arctic White

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Meridian vs Safari [1998-2005] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Jeep Meridian and Tata Safari [1998-2005]?

Jeep Meridian price is Rs. 24.99 Lakh and Tata Safari [1998-2005] price is Rs. 8.93 Lakh. Hence Tata Safari [1998-2005] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Meridian compared to Safari [1998-2005]?

For the Longitude 4x2 MT variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Meridian produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque. For the 4x2 EXi BS-III variant, 2092 cc Petrol engine of Safari [1998-2005] produces 127@5630 of power and 198@3750 of torque.

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Jeep Meridian vs Tata Safari [1998-2005]

Length (mm)	4769	4650
Width (mm)	1859	1918
Height (mm)	1698	1925
Wheelbase (mm)	2782	2650

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2
Bootspace (litres)	170
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	60

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Headlights	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Passive
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers