Toyota Camry vs Jeep Meridian

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Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry

Elegant

48.69 lakh

Jeep Meridian

Jeep Meridian

Overland 2.0 Diesel 4x4 AT 7 seat

37.92 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Strong Hybrid
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

2487 cc
1956 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Diesel

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
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Gearbox Type

e-CVT
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

10
9

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Drive Layout

Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

187 hp at 6000 rpm
170hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

221 Nm at 3600 - 5200 rpm
350Nm at 1750-2500 rpm

Combined Max Power

230 hp
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Max Motor Power

136 hp
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Max Motor Torque

208 Nm
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Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

21 kmpl
–

Auto Start/Stop

Official Fuel Economy

25.49 kmpl
16.25 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

16.62 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

23.07 kmpl
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Real World City Mileage

16.62 kmpl
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Real World Highway Mileage

23.07 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity

50 litres
60 litres

0-100kph

7.96 s
12.94 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

4.56 s
6.81 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

5.43 s
9.46 s

Fuel Supply System

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Common Rail

Emission Standard

–
Bharat Stage VI

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, MacPherson Strut
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Hydraulic

Steering Adjust type

Electric
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

5.7 m
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Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

235/45 R18
235/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

235/45 R18
235/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

–
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4920 mm
4769 mm

Width

1840 mm
1859 mm

Height

1455 mm
1698 mm

Wheelbase

2825 mm
2782 mm

Kerb Weight

1645 kg
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Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Boot Capacity

–
170-825 litres

Comfort

Rear Window Sun Shades

Sunroof

Single Pane
Panoramic

Climate Control

3-zone
2-zone

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Dead Pedal

Remote Locking

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Driving Modes

Hands-free Boot Opening

Rear Power Outlet

Rear AC Vents

Push Button Start

Keyless Entry

Launch Control

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
Front Windows Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Auto Parking

Ambient Lighting

Cabin Boot Access

–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Electric Tailgate Release

–

Door Pockets

–

Steering Mounted Controls

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Audio and Phone

Digital Instrument Cluster

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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

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Trunk Light

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Interior Lamps

–

12 Volt Port

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Vanity Mirror

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Safety

Rear Defogger

Hill Descent Control

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Traction Control

Rear Washer/Wiper

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Parking Camera

360 degree
Rear

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Child Safety Lock

Electronic Parking Brake

Electronic Stability Control

Central Locking

Brake Assist (BA)

Blind Spot Monitor

Automatic Wipers

Automatic Headlamps

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

All
–

Adaptive Cruise Control

Hill Start Assist

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Airbags

9
6

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Overspeed Warning

–

Side Airbag

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Driver Airbag

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Door Ajar Warning

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Front Collision Avoidance

–

Dashcam

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

–

Lane Departure Avoidance

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

–
Auto

Exterior

Front Fog Lamps

Body Coloured Bumpers

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

Headlight Type

LED
LED

LED taillights

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Puddle Lamps

–

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

–

Interior

Average Fuel Consumption

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Instantaneous Consumption

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Head-up Display

Shift Indicator

Gear Indicator

Average Speed

Trip Meter

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Third Row Seats

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Adjustable Front Headrests

Driver's Seat Memory

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Seat Material

Leather and Leatherette
Leatherette

Seat Count

5
7

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Heated Seats

Individual Chairs at Rear

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Third Row Seats Fold

–

Third Row Seats Split

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60:40

Entertainment

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Gesture Controls

Audio System

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Rear Entertainment Screens

USB Input

Video Player

CD Player

Voice Commands

Web Browser

MirrorLink

Wireless Phone Charging

AUX Input

Touchpad

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Display

12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Steering Phone Controls

Steering Audio Controls

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Second Row USB port

–
Type A

Connected Car Features

Find My Car

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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Remote AC On / Off via App

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Emergency Call Button

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Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

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Over the air (OTA) updates

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SOS Button

–

Alexa Compatibility

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Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Questions you may find useful

•21h

Dear Autocar, I am confused between Meridian and Camry. I am not an SUV fan but the diesel engine and 7 seats seem practical. However the Camry HEV is super comfortable, stylish but it is limited to 5 seats and has poor ground clearance. I will be going on occasional NH long distance cruising and regular city drives. I value comfort, safety, reliability and understated luxury. What do you advise?