Tata Safari vs Volkswagen Tiguan vs Jeep Meridian

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Safari, Volkswagen Tiguan and Jeep Meridian. The Tata Safari price is Rs. 15.49 Lakh, Volkswagen Tiguan price is Rs. 35.17 Lakh and Jeep Meridian price is Rs. 24.99 Lakh. The Tata Safari is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel, Volkswagen Tiguan is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Jeep Meridian is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Safari provides the mileage of 16.3 kmpl and Tiguan provides the mileage of 12.65 kmpl.

Safari vs Tiguan vs Meridian Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Safari	Tiguan	Meridian
Price	Rs. 15.49 Lakh	Rs. 35.17 Lakh	Rs. 24.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1956 cc	1984 cc	1956 cc
Power	168 bhp	187 bhp	168 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic (DCT)	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Diesel

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Tata Safari

Smart

Rs. 15.49 Lakh

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Volkswagen Tiguan

Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG

Rs. 35.17 Lakh

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Jeep Meridian

Longitude 4x2 MT

Rs. 24.99 Lakh

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Tata Safari

Smart

Volkswagen Tiguan

Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG

Jeep Meridian

Longitude 4x2 MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine	2.0 TSI	2.0 L Multijet II
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	187 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.3View Mileage Details	12.65View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	815	759
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD / AWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others		Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar	Independent Suspension with Coil Spring	McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar disc
Rear Suspension	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Independent Suspension by Four-link Axle	Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.39	5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Space Saver	Steel
Front Tyres	235 / 65 R17	235 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 65 R17	235 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Pedestrian)	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

Electronic Parking Brake		Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Pillars	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone	Blower, Vents on Pillars, Yes		Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest 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)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)	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)		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather	Vinyl
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench		Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Black	Emperador Brown/Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		All	All
One Touch Up		All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		30
Headlights	LED Projector	LED	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Active	Passive
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wired	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	8	10.1
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	8	6
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Lunar Slate	Nightshade Blue	Brilliant Black
Stellar Frost	Deep Black	Galaxy Blue
	Dolphin Grey	Techno Metallic Green
	Reflex Silver	Magnesio Grey
	Kings Red	Velvet Red
	Oryx White	Minimal Grey
	Pure White	Silvery Moon
	Pure White	Pearl White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

29 Ratings

4.7/5

13 Ratings

4.2/5

6 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.9Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.5Comfort	4.8Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.3Performance	4.8Performance	4.5Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	3.8Fuel Economy	3.0Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	4.6Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Godfather of all Suv

Great driving experience, with great stability, great comfort while riding, while driving safari you wont feel tired because of the great seating comfort, applicable for long trips also.

Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance review

Best looking,best comfortable,best mileage,solid body, low maintenance expenses and a best car for family in proper budget .For a status symbol for family members Volkswagen is best.

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

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Safari vs Tiguan vs Meridian Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Tata Safari, Volkswagen Tiguan and Jeep Meridian?

Tata Safari price is Rs. 15.49 Lakh, Volkswagen Tiguan price is Rs. 35.17 Lakh and Jeep Meridian price is Rs. 24.99 Lakh. Hence Tata Safari is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Safari compared to Tiguan and Meridian?

For the Smart variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Safari produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque. For the Elegance 2.0 TSI DSG variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Tiguan produces 187 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm of torque. For the Longitude 4x2 MT variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Meridian produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Safari, Tiguan and Meridian, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Safari, Tiguan and Meridian comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Tata Safari vs Volkswagen Tiguan vs Jeep Meridian

Length (mm)	4668	4509	4769
Width (mm)	1922	1839	1859
Height (mm)	1795	1665	1698
Wheelbase (mm)	2741	2679	2782
Kerb Weight (kg)		1703

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	420	615	170
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	60	60

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock		Electronic

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

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call

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

Sunroof / Moonroof		Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips		Chrome Inserts

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	4	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	100000	100000