Toyota Fortuner vs Jeep Meridian

Autocar India
Toyota Fortuner

Toyota Fortuner

GR-S 2.8 Diesel 4x4 AT

50.46 lakh

Jeep Meridian

Jeep Meridian

Overland 2.0 Diesel 4x4 AT 7 seat

37.92 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

2755 cc
1956 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
9

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

204 hp at 3000 - 3400 rpm
170hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

500 Nm at 1600 - 2800 rpm
350Nm at 1750-2500 rpm

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

Multiple
–

Terrain Modes

–

Auto Start/Stop

Fuel Tank Capacity

80 litres
60 litres

User Reported Mileage

12.25 kmpl
–

Official Fuel Economy

–
16.25 kmpl

0-100kph

–
12.94 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

–
6.81 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

–
9.46 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Hydraulic
Hydraulic

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

–

Turning Radius

5.8 m
–

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Wheel Size

18 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

265/60 R18
235/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

265/60 R18
235/55 R18

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4795 mm
4769 mm

Width

1855 mm
1859 mm

Height

1835 mm
1698 mm

Wheelbase

2745 mm
2782 mm

Chassis Type

Ladder Frame
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Boot Capacity

–
170-825 litres

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

12 Volt Port

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Cooled Storage

Cup Holders

Heated ORVM

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Glove Box

Rear Parcel Tray

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Part Digital / Part Analogue
Fully Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Trunk Light

Removable Third-Row Seat

–

Driver Armrest Storage

Powered Tailgate

UV Cut Glass

–

Roof Grab Handles

–

Vanity Mirror

Electric Tailgate Release

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Interior Lamps

Door Pockets

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
Front Windows Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding
Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

2-zone
2-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

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cabin Boot Access

–

Sunglass Holder

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Safety

Airbags

7
6

High Beam Assist

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Height Adjustable Seat Belt

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Heads Up Display

–

Curtain Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
–

Driver Airbag

Front Collision Avoidance

Side Airbag

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Lane Departure Avoidance

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Passenger Airbag

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
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Rear

Parking Camera

Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Overspeed Warning

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Dashcam

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Projector Headlamps

LED fog lamps

LED headlamps

LED taillights

ORVM turn indicators

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Antenna

–

Connected LED

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Charging Indicator On Light Bar

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

Door Handle Finish

Body Coloured
–

Stop Lamp

–

Welcome and Goodbye Animation

–

Spoiler

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Puddle Lamps

–

LED DRLs

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Roof Rails

–

Rub Strips

–

Scuff Plates

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Interior

Speedometer

Analog
Digital

Tachometer

Analog
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
Leatherette

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

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual
Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

60:40

Seat Count

7
7

Entertainment

Audio System

Branded Music System

–

CD Player

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

–

Speakers

6
–

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

8-inch Touchscreen
10.1-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Front USB port

–
Type A and Type C

Second Row USB port

–
Type A

Connected Car Features

Service Reminder Via App

–

Find My Car

SOS Button

Tow Away Alert

–

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

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Questions you may find useful

•6w

Considering buying a premium 7-seater. I was quite impressed with the Jeep Meridian Overland; however, I don’t see many people recommending it. Most seem to suggest the Innova Hycross, XUV 7XO, or even the Fortuner instead. I primarily use the car in the city and hit the highways twice a month, with an overall monthly running of around 1,500 km. I have no plans for off-road use, and the third row would primarily be used for my pet dog and occasional guests.