Jeep Meridian vs Kia Carnival Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Jeep Meridian and Kia Carnival comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Jeep Meridian Overland 2WD Diesel Turbo Automatic 7 STR is priced at ₹35.61 Lakh, Kia Carnival Limousine Plus is priced at ₹59.42 Lakh.
Jeep Meridian Overland 2WD Diesel Turbo Automatic 7 STR comes with 1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Kia Carnival Limousine Plus comes with 2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Jeep Meridian vs Kia Carnival Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Jeep Meridian	Kia Carnival
Engine Capacity	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2151 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Jeep Meridian

₹ 35.61 Lakh

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Kia Carnival

₹ 59.42 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

35.61 Lakh

59.42 Lakh

EMI

₹65,753

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹1,09,727

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User Rating

4.2

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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Bootspace

170 litres

540 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

60 litres

72 litres

Seating Capacity

7 Person

Doors

5 Doors

No of Rows

3 Rows

Battery Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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City Mileage

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Alternate Fuel

Electric Motor Assist

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

168 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

190 Bhp @ 3800 Rpm

Electric Motor

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Range

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AC Regular Charging

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Drivetrain

FWD

AC Fast Charging

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Driving Range

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1069 km

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Max Motor Performance

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

12.88 seconds

12.32 seconds

Fuel Type

Diesel

Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Highway Mileage

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Engine Type

2.0 L Multijet II

2.2L CRDi

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

350 Nm @ 1750-2500 Rpm

441 Nm @ 1750 Rpm

Engine

1956 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

2151 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Top Speed

198 kmph

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Others

Idle Start/Stop

DC Fast Charging

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Mileage (ARAI)

14.9 kmpl

14.85 kmpl

Battery

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Width

1859 mm

1995 mm

Ground Clearance

214 mm

180 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1698 mm

1775 mm

Wheelbase

2782 mm

3090 mm

Length

4769 mm

5155 mm

Kerb Weight

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Front Suspension

McPherson Strut With Frequency Selective Damping, HRS With Anti Roll Bar

Macpherson Strut With Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link With Strut Suspension With FSD, HRS With Anti Roll Bar

Multi Link

Minimum Turning Radius

5.6 metres

5.8 metres

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Power Assisted (Electric)

Spare Wheel

Steel

Space Saver

Wheels

Diamond-cut Alloy Wheels

Four Wheel Steering

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Front Brake Type

Disc

Front Tyres

235 / 55 R18

235 / 60 R18

Rear Tyres

235 / 55 R18

235 / 60 R18

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Electrically Adjustable

Roof Rails

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Rub-strips

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Split Third Row Seat

50:50

60:40

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Driver Seat Adjustment

8 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

14 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front, Second & Third

Ventilated Seat Type

Cooled

Heated And Cooled

Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Front And Middle Row

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Rear Seat

60:40

50:50

Second Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Base Angle: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Headrest: Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Captain Seats

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

8 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Dual Tone

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Type

Bench

Interior Colours

Emperador Brown/Black

Tuscan & Umber

Massage Seats

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Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Warning

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Puncture Repair Kit

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Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)

Seat Belt Warning

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Head Rest

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Blind Spot Detection

Dashcam

Lane Departure Prevention

High-beam Assist

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

Electric Tailgate Release

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles

Silver

One Touch Down

All

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Auto Folding

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Rear Windshield Blind

One Touch Up

All

Rear Defogger

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

ORVM Colour

Black

Body Coloured

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Manual

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Both Sides

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Illuminated

Rear Wiper

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Soft-close Door

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Steering-mounted controls

Speakers

Voice Command

Gesture Control

iPod Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Audio Streaming

Phone & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

10.1 inch

12.3 inch

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

GPS Navigation System

DVD Playback

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)

AM/FM Radio

Internal Hard Drive

Infotainment Screen Size

10.1 inch

12.3 inch

AUX Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Gear Indicator

Clock

Digital

Average Speed

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Shift Indicator

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Door Ajar Warning

Warranty (In Kilometres)

100000

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Driver Armrest Storage

Third Row Cup Holders

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Front Only

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Front Only

Cooled Glovebox

Sunglass Holder

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Sensors

Rear

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

12V Power Outlets

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Separate Zone, Vents On Roof

Air Purifier

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Yes (Automatic Three Zone)

Third Row AC Zone

Blower, Vents On Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls

Cruise Control

Adaptive With Stop And Go

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Umbrella Storage in Door

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Automatic Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Passive

Active

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Headlights

LED Projector

Headlight Height Adjuster

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Rear Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Fog Lights

LED

LED,LED

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Glovebox Lamp

Taillights

LED

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Puddle Lamps

Ambient Interior Count

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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Differential Lock

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Ride Height Adjustment

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Jeep Meridian

✓The Meridian is equipped with a robust 4x4 system and 214 mm ground clearance.
✓The Meridian exhibits a solid and rugged design.
✓Comes standard with six airbags, 360-degree camera, electronic stability control, etc.
✓Delivers a comfortable ride with mature suspension tuning and stable handling.

Kia Carnival

✓Luxurious MPV with excellent practicality, outperforming similarly priced SUVs.
✓Solid build quality with premium fit and finish.
✓Large size offers impressive road presence.
✓Spacious, comfortable interiors with an adult-friendly third row.
✓Smooth 2.2L diesel engine and 8-speed automatic gearbox.
✓Superior ride comfort and handling.
✓Massive 627L boot space with all rows up, expandable further.
✓ dual sunroofs, Bose audio, ADAS Level 2, and powered rear doors.
✓5-star ANCAP safety rating with 8 airbags, ADAS, and 360-degree camera.