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Is Skoda Kodiaq the best SUV under Rs. 42 lakhs or is it the Jeep Meridian? Why don’t we compare these two SUVs against each other to find that out!
Jeep Meridian vs Skoda Kodiaq – Exterior and Interior
At the front of the Jeep Meridian, you can see it has the classic Jeep design. It has six blocks on the grille and chrome line below which joins with the LED headlamps and a big chrome bar which covers the whole front of the Meridian. At the side, it has square wheel arches with 18-inch alloy wheels, a big chrome line going through the window frames on the top till the D-pillar, and functional roof rails. At the rear, it has sleek LED taillamps with bumpers finished in faux silver skid plate.
At the front, it has the classic Skoda grille finished in chrome and has LED headlamps with rectangle-shape fog lamps below and headlamps washer next to it. The bonnet has few cuts for a sporty or aggressive look. From the side, it has slight cuts, roof rails on top, thin wheel arches, whole window frame covered with chrome line, and rides on the multi-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, it has LED taillamps with LED elements in them, roof spoiler with high mount stop lamp, and rear wiper on the rear windscreen.
From the inside, Jeep Meridian has a clean kind of bold look as well such as the 10-inch infotainment system placed above the AC vents and the other vents are placed horizontally to make it blend with the one chrome line that runs across the dashboard. It has the dual-tone theme option as well. It has soft-touch materials on the dashboard and on the doors. It has three-spoke multi-function steering wheel with the engine start/stop on the left side, next to the infotainment system. Around the gear lever, it has a metal switch for drive modes and electric parking brake with auto hold, and other things. The second row seats cannot be moved forward or push backward as the seats are fixed, and only thing you can do is recline, and the seats are split in 60:40 ratio. The third row is not great for adults as it’s seat split ratio is 40:60 and best for children. It has leather seats upholstery, and chrome door handles. Lastly, it has 9-speaker Alpine sound system on offer.
The Skoda Kodiaq on the other hand has an 8-inch infotainment system placed between the AC vents and the AC vents are positioned vertically. It has the dual-tone dashboard option as well. It has two-spoke multi-steering wheel with digital instrument cluster and the pedals are metal finished. Around the gear lever, it has buttons for electric-parking brake with auto hold, traction control, off-road, and drive mode selector. The front row has ventilated and heated seats as well. The second row seats are split in 60:40 ratio which can be moved and reclined as well. The third row is split in 50:50 ratio and is best for children, adults for short journeys. It has a panoramic sunroof, leather seat upholstery, and 12-speaker CANTON sound system.
Jeep Meridian vs Skoda Kodiaq – Dimensions
| Jeep Meridian | Skoda Kodiaq | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4769mm | 4699mm |
| Width | 1859mm | 1882mm |
| Height | 1698mm | 1685mm |
| Wheelbase | 2782mm | 2791mm |
| Ground Clearance | 214mm | 192mm |
| Boot Space | 170 litres | 270 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 litres | 60 litres |
| Kerb Weight | 1,890 kg | 1,793 kg |
When it comes to dimensions, the Jeep Meridian measures 4769mm in length, 1859mm in width, and 1698mm in height. The Skoda Kodiaq measures 4699mm in length which is shorter by 70mm, width of 1882mm that is wider by 23mm, and height of 1685mm which is 13mm taller. The Meridian has a wheelbase of 2782mm, ground clearance of 214mm, and boot space of 170 litres. The Kodiaq on the other hand has a wheelbase of 2791mm which is 9mm longer, ground clearance of 192mm that is 22mm less, and boot space of 270 litres which is 100 litres bigger. Both the cars has a 60 litres fuel tank capacity. The Meridian has a kerb weight of 1,890 kg which is 97 kg heavier than the 1,793 kg Skoda Kodiaq.
Jeep Meridian vs Skoda Kodiaq – Engine Options
| Jeep Meridian | Skoda Kodiaq | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0-litre MultiJet Diesel | 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine |
| Displacement | 1956cc | 1984cc |
| Power | 172.35 bhp / 168 bhp | 187.74 bhp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed MT, 9-speed AT | 7-speed DSG |
| Fuel Efficiency | between 15 km/l to 16 km/l | 12.78 km/l |
| Top Speed | 198 kmph | 200 kmph |
When it comes to engine options, both the SUVs has only one engines on offer across all the variants. The Jeep Meridian has one diesel engine and the Skoda Kodiaq has one petrol engine. The Meridian is powered by 2.0-litre MultiJet Diesel Engine which produces 168 bhp and 350 Nm for entry-level variants and 172.35 bhp and 350 Nm of torque for other variants with both mated to a 6-speed Manual Transmission and 9-speed Automatic Transmission with fuel efficiency between 15 km/l and 16 km/l and has a top speed of 198 kmph. The Kodiaq is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that puts out 187.74 bhp and 320 Nm of torque mated to a 7-speed DSG (Direct-Shift Gearbox) with fuel efficiency of 12.78 km/l and has a top speed of 200 kmph.
Jeep Meridian vs Skoda Kodiaq – Features
| Jeep Meridian | Skoda Kodiaq | |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | LED | LED |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel size & Tyre | 18-inch, alloy wheels | 18-inch, alloy wheels |
| Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
| Seat upholstery | Leather | Leather |
| AC | 2-zone | 3-zone |
| Rear AC vent | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument cluster | Digital | Digital |
| Infotainment System | 10.1-inch | 8-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
| Ambient Lighting | – | Yes |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | 9-speaker Alpine Sound System | 12-speaker CANTON sound system |
| Cooled Glovebox | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger |
| Heated seats | – | Driver and Passenger |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
When it comes to features, the Jeep Meridian misses out on few such as heated seats, ambient lighting, 3-zone climate control, and 12-speaker sound system. The Skoda Kodiaq misses out on a bigger infotainment system. Thus, the Kodiaq has a win over the Jeep Meridian.
| Jeep Meridian | Skoda Kodiaq | |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Seven airbags | Nine Airbags |
| Camera | 360-degree camera | 360-degree camera |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| ESC | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Yes | Yes |
When it comes to safety, more the SUVs are very safe except the Skoda Kodiaq has 9 airbags while Meridian has 7 airbags. Thus Kodiaq scores one more point.
Jeep Meridian vs Skoda Kodiaq – Price and Warranty
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Jeep Meridian | Rs. 32.95 lakh – Rs. 38.51 lakh |
| Skoda Kodiaq | Rs. 37.99 lakh – Rs. 41.39 lakh |
The Jeep Meridian is priced at Rs. 32.95 lakh for the entry-level ‘Limited (O)’ variant and goes up to Rs. 38.51 lakh for the top variant, ‘Limited (O) Upland 4×4 Automatic.’ As for the Skoda Kodiaq, it starts at Rs, 37.99 lakh for the entry-level, ‘Style’ and goes up to Rs. 41.39 lakh for the top variant, L & K. As you can see, the price difference between the two for the entry-level variant id Rs. 5.04 lakh and Rs. 2.88 lakh for the top variant.
When it comes to the warranty, Jeep offers 3 years/1,00,000 km warranty period and can be extended up to 5 years/1,50,000 km. As for the Skoda Kodiaq, it gets 4 years/1,00,000 km warranty period that can be extended up to 6 years/1,50,000 km.
Jeep Meridian vs Skoda Kodiaq – Verdict
In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you, however, we recommend you the Skoda Kodiaq, as its bigger and better the Meridian in many ways. The Meridian is affordable than the Kodiaq but misses out on few features and the Kodiaq is comfortable as well. Therefore, you should get yourself an Skoda Kodiaq. Which one would you choose?
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