Kia Carnival vs Jeep Meridian

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carnival and Jeep Meridian. The Jeep Meridian price is Rs. 31.23 Lakh. The Kia Carnival is available in 2199 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Jeep Meridian is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

Carnival vs Meridian Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carnival	Meridian
Price	Rs. 40.00 - 45.00 Lakh	Rs. 31.23 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2199 cc	1956 cc
Power	190 bhp	168 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

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Kia Carnival

Limousine

Rs. 40.00 - 45.00 Lakh

Estimated Price

Jeep Meridian

Limited 4x2 MT

Rs. 31.23 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Kia Carnival

Limousine

Jeep Meridian

Limited 4x2 MT

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	12.32
Engine	2199 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	2.2L CRDi	2.0 L Multijet II
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	441 Nm @ 1750 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut with coil spring	McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar disc
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.8	5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel
Front Tyres	235 / 60 R18	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	235 / 60 R18	235 / 55 R18

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear 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 Purifier
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone	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	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 6 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Captain Seats	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Navy & Misty Grey/Tuscan & Umber	Emperador Brown/Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	60:40 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	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	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Active	Passive
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Cabin Lamps		Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	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
Shift Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	8	9
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

	Fusion Black	Brilliant Black
	Glacier white Pearl	Galaxy Blue
		Techno Metallic Green
		Magnesio Grey
		Velvet Red
		Silvery Moon
		Pearl White

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Carnival vs Meridian Comparison FAQs

Q: How is the performance of Carnival compared to Meridian?

For the Limousine variant, 2199 cc Diesel engine of Carnival produces 190 bhp @ 3800 rpm of power and 441 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque. For the Limited 4x2 MT variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Meridian produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Kia Carnival vs Jeep Meridian

Length (mm)	5115	4769
Width (mm)	1985	1859
Height (mm)	1755	1698
Wheelbase (mm)	3090	2782
Ground Clearance (mm)	180	214

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3	3
Bootspace (litres)		170
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	72	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	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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