Jeep Meridian vs Skoda Kodiaq

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Jeep Meridian

Jeep Meridian

Overland 2.0 Diesel 4x4 AT 7 seat

37.48 lakh

Skoda Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

RS 2.0 Turbo Petrol

66.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1956 cc
1984 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Petrol

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
DCT

Number of Gears

9
7

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Drive Layout

Four Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

170hp at 3750 rpm
265 hp at 5000 - 6500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

350Nm at 1750-2500 rpm
400 Nm at 1650 - 4350 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

16.25 kmpl
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

60 litres
58 litres

0-100kph

12.94 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

6.81 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

9.46 s
–

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
McPherson strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Hydraulic
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
N/A

Front Brakes

Discs
Disc

Rear Brakes

Discs
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
20 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/55 R18
235/45 R20

Rear Tyre Size

235/55 R18
235/45 R20

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
Space Saver

Turning Radius

–
N/A

Dimensions

Length

4769 mm
4761 mm

Width

1859 mm
1864 mm

Height

1698 mm
1682 mm

Wheelbase

2782 mm
2789 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

170-825 litres
281 - 1976 litres

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

–
194 mm

Kerb Weight

–
1902 kg

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Cabin Boot Access

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Door Pockets

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
–

Sunglass Holder

–

Cup Holders

Cooled Storage

–

Cooled Glovebox

–

Front Seatback Pockets

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Glove Box

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Trunk Light

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
–

Powered Tailgate

–

Interior Lamps

–

12 Volt Port

–

Vanity Mirror

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

Front Windows Only
–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Push Button Start

–

Climate Control

2-zone
3-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

–

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Adjustable Underthigh Support

–
Front Only

Safety

Airbags

6
9

Overspeed Warning

–

Side Airbag

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Driver Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Front Collision Avoidance

Dashcam

–

Curtain Airbag

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Passenger Airbag

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Lane Departure Avoidance

–

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Lane Keep Assist

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

–
Automatic

Dual Tone Horn

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–
All

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED taillights

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Projector Headlamps

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

LED DRLs

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

LED fog lamps

–

ORVM turn indicators

–

Roof Rails

Rub Strips

–

Scuff Plates

Cornering Headlights

LED headlamps

–

Headlight Type

LED
Matrix LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

Antenna

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Spoiler

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leatherette
Leather

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

–

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Front Only

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
40:20:40

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

60:40
–

Seat Count

7
7

Sliding Middle Row

–

Middle-Row Folding

–
Fold and Tumble

Entertainment

Audio System

–

Front USB port

Type A and Type C
2 Type C

Second Row USB port

Type A
2 Type C

CD Player

–

USB Input

AUX Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

10.1-inch Touchscreen
12.9 inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

SOS Button

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•21w

Hello Autocar Team, we are a family of four, and all of us are around 6 feet tall. We have been loyal Honda owners for over 15 years, having driven the Honda City and Jazz extensively. While those cars suited us earlier, we now require a more spacious SUV due to our height and growing needs. We have shortlisted the Jeep Meridian, Toyota Innova Hycross, Mahindra XUV700, and Skoda Kodiaq. However, we have concerns about space in the Meridian, size and safety ratings of the Hycross, interior quality of the XUV700, and maintenance costs of the Kodiaq. Our top priorities are safety, sturdiness, dependability, comfort, and a premium feel. We are not considering Kia, Tata, or MG models. The car will be used for Mumbai city driving as well as long highway trips, and we prefer a petrol automatic. Resale value is not a priority-we value driving pleasure as we will be self-driving. Our maximum budget is ₹50 lakh. Could you please advise which of these options would be the best choice for our requirements?

Verified
•20w

For your requirement of a spacious, premium, driver-focused SUV for a tall family of four, the Skoda Kodiaq is the best fit among your shortlisted options.It offers a solid build, premium cabin quality and a genuinely engaging driving experience, which aligns well with your priority of driving pleasure. For 6-footers, the front and second rows are comfortable with good headroom and support. Also, with the third row folded, you get excellent luggage space for long trips. The petrol automatic is refined and smooth in the city, while also feeling very stable and confidence-inspiring on highways.The Jeep Meridian, while rugged and solid, does feel tight on space, especially for taller passengers, which you have already noticed. The Mahindra XUV 7XO is a strong all-rounder, but as you pointed out, the interior quality does not feel premium enough for your budget car under 50 lakh. The Toyota Innova Hycross is extremely comfortable and reliable. But it is more comfort-oriented than driver-focused, and the interior look, feel, and quality may not meet your expectations of a premium experience.You can also consider the Volkswagen Tayron, which is essentially Volkswagen’s version of the Kodiaq. Both cars share the same platform, engine and core mechanicals, with the Tayron offering a slightly different design and more features. However, it is slightly more expensive, and the overall ownership experience will be very similar to the Skoda.

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