Kia Seltos vs Jeep Meridian

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Seltos and Jeep Meridian. The Kia Seltos price is Rs. 10.90 Lakh and Jeep Meridian price is Rs. 24.99 Lakh. The Kia Seltos is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Jeep Meridian is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Seltos provides the mileage of 17 kmpl.

Seltos vs Meridian Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Seltos	Meridian
Price	Rs. 10.90 Lakh	Rs. 24.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	1956 cc
Power	113 bhp	168 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Rs. 10.90 Lakh

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Jeep Meridian

Longitude 4x2 MT

Rs. 24.99 Lakh

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Kia Seltos

HTE 1.5 Petrol MT

Jeep Meridian

Longitude 4x2 MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	G1.5 MPi	2.0 L Multijet II
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	17View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	850
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar disc
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	205 / 65 R16	235 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	3 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	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	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1

Seats & Upholstery

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

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		All
One Touch Up		All
Adjustable ORVMs	Internally Adjustable	Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Silver	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Brilliant Black
	Gravity Grey	Galaxy Blue
	Imperial Blue	Techno Metallic Green
	Pewter Olive	Magnesio Grey
	Intense Red	Velvet Red
	Sparkling Silver	Minimal Grey
	Clear White	Silvery Moon
	Clear White	Pearl White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

19 Ratings

4.4/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.8Comfort	4.8Comfort
	4.4Performance	4.9Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.3Value for Money	4.4Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Fabulously designed car

Good one, been driving Seltos for 8 months now, very good car, driving experience is amazing even though I have a base variant car it feels like the top end, that is how it’s designed

Don't buy

Never buy any Jeep product that is not fit for Indian customers, lacks service, stud down dealers, is extremely high maintenance, and has the worst real value. I'm already an existing user. Good to drive is the only reason, go for XUV 700, mg, best will Toyota, Tata you regret and suffer after 2 years of this JEEP, thankyou

More Expert Reviews on Seltos and Meridian

Jeep Meridian Special Editions First Look

By Pawan Mudaliar30 May 2023

Last month, Jeep India introduced two new special-edition models of the Meridian SUV, dubbed Meridian X and Meridian Upland. The Meridian X is based on the Limited Plus variant, while the Meridian Upland is based on the Limited(O) trim. The special edition Meridians get a distinct look that make them stand out and are capable both on off-road trails as well as the urban jungle. We have seen both these SUVs in person and here is everything you need to know about it.

Living with the Jeep Meridian

By Jay Shah23 Oct 2022

Living with the Jeep Meridian

2022 Jeep Meridian First Drive Review

By Ninad Ambre01 May 2022

The Jeep Meridian is a new three-row SUV for the Indian market and is based on the Compass. Though the interior and powertrain options are similar to the smaller sibling, the Meridian with the brand's uni-body architecture boasts some cosmetic enhancements. Also, it's way bigger in size and goes on to emulate the Grand Cherokee. How does it perform? Well, we drove it recently to know the answer. This diesel-only 4WD seven-seater, upon launch in India, will compete with the MG Gloster and the Toyota Fortuner.

Length (mm)	4365	4769
Width (mm)	1800	1859
Height (mm)	1620	1698
Wheelbase (mm)	2610	2782

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	433	170
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	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)
Hill Descent Control

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

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

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

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

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black