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Jeep Meridian vs Skoda Kushaq

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Jeep Meridian or Skoda Kushaq? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Meridian and Kushaq. Jeep Meridian Price starts at Rs.33.60 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Limited Opt MT and Skoda Kushaq Price starts at Rs.11.89 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.0 TSI Active. Jeep Meridian is 4 cylinder, 1956 cc Engine can generate 167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas Skoda Kushaq is a 3 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Meridian provides a mileage of 16 kmpl (base model), and Kushaq has a mileage of 17.88 kmpl (base model).

Meridian vs Kushaq

Key HighlightsJeep MeridianSkoda Kushaq
PriceRs.33.60 LakhRs.11.89 Lakh
Engine Capacity1956 cc999 cc
Power167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
Mileage/Range16 kmpl17.88 kmpl
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Jeep Meridian Limited Opt MT car
Limited Opt MT
Rs. 33.60 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Meridian specificationsKushaq specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
39.69 Lakh
13.77 Lakh
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
3.9
4.0
Boot Space (Litres)
170 Litres
385 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1956 cc
999 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Meridian Brakes, Suspension & TyresKushaq Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar disc
McPherson Suspension with Lower Triangular Links and Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD
Twist Beam Axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Drum
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
235/55 R18
205/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
235/55 R18
205/60 R16
Turning Radius
5.6 meters
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
235/55 R18
205/60 R16
Wheels Size
R18
R16

Exterior

Meridian ExteriorKushaq Exterior
Sunroof
checkYes
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Wiper
checkYes
No
Rear Defogger
checkYes
No
Bootlid Opener
Electric Opening and Closing
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
checkYes
No
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Halogen
LED headlight
checkYes
No
Projector headlight
No
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
checkYes
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
checkYes
No

Instrumentation

Meridian InstrumentationKushaq Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Digital
Analogue
Gear Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
Shift Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
No

Infotainment & Communication

Meridian Infotainment & CommunicationKushaq Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
checkYes
Android Auto
checkYes
checkYes
Voice Command
checkYes
checkYes
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
Touchscreen Size
10.1 Inch
7 Inch
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
checkYes
checkYes
Gesture Control
-
No
Integrated Music System
checkYes
checkYes
Speakers
9
6
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
checkYes
USB Compatibility
checkYes
checkYes
Wireless Charger
checkYes
No
Basic Warranty
3 Years/ 100000 KMS
4 Years/100000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Meridian Engine & TransmissionKushaq Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1956 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
2.0 L Multijet II
1.0 TSI
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
No
DOHC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
Power
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
Torque
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
16 kmpl
19.76 kmpl
Top Speed
198 kmph
170 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2

Comfort & Convenience

Meridian Comfort & ConvenienceKushaq Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic climate control
checkYes
No
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
checkYes
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
checkYes
No
Drive Modes
No information
3
Keyless Entry
checkYes
No
Electronic Parking Brake
Yes with Auto Hold
No
Parking Assist
checkYes
No

Safety

Meridian SafetyKushaq Safety
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
6
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
checkYes
checkYes
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
checkYes
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Meridian Dimensions & CapacityKushaq Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4769 mm
4225 mm
Width
1859 mm
1760 mm
Height
1698 mm
1612 mm
Wheelbase
2782 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance
214 mm
188 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 Litres
4 Litres
Boot Space
170 Litres
385 Litres
Kerb Weight
1796 kg
1185 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Meridian Pros & ConsKushaq Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Great ride quality with utmost comfort on offer
  • Maintain the legacy of off-roading with its lineage.
  • A better alternative for the Fortuner.
  • Premium and plush interiors with great tech on offer.
  • Simple yet stylish exterior design with signature Skoda design language
  • Powerful 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with 148 bhp of power and an option of smooth DSG transmission
  • The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine is sporty with an engaging 6-speed MT & a smooth AT gearbox
  • The interior is simple and practical with good storage space
  • The cabin offers good ergonomics, comfortable seats, ample legroom
  • The feature offering is good which includes an electric sunroof, electrically adjustable front seats, and a big touchscreen infotainment, among others
  • A good number of safety features such as 6-airbags, ESC, brake disc wiping, and others
  • It boasts a 5-star GNCAP crash test safety rating
Cons
  • Jeep’s after-sales and service can be an issue.
  • The third row is cramped and best suited for children
  • Some lag can be felt in downshifts in the automatic gearbox.
  • No petrol powertrain on offer
  • The interior width is not that good fitting 3 adults in the rear seat might be difficult
  • It misses on some features as compared to its rivals such as a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, ADAS, USB charging ports
  • No diesel engine is available in the lineup
  • The DSG gearbox has reliability issues and it has faced breakdowns previously
  • The top-spec variants cost over Rs 20 lakh on-road which is quite expensive considering the feature offering
  • Turbo petrol engines are not much fuel-efficient
  • Skoda’s after-sales service is not that great as compared to rivals like Hyundai, KIA and Maruti Suzuki
  • The boot space is quite less as compared to other cars in the segment
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Detailed Comparison of Jeep Meridian and Skoda Kushaq

Safety

Meridian comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, 360 degree camera, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Kushaq has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Meridian has doors and seats. It is an with 170 Litres boot space, 60 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 214 mm. It is 1859 mm wide, 1698 mm high and 4769 mm long. It has 1796 kg kerb weight and 2782 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Kushaq is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, 188 mm ground clearance.It has 1612 mm height, 4225 mm length, 1760 mm width, and 1185 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Jeep Meridian comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Kushaq comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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Jeep Meridian and Skoda Kushaq Owner Reviews

  • Meridian Review
  • Kushaq Review
    • GA
      Gulam Abbas Jameel
      7 Month ago
      Review for Jeep Meridian
      5.0
      Well designed car and I want to buy this car in future
      Likes (1)
    • N
      Naresh
      8 Month ago
      Review for Jeep Meridian
      3.7
      Offers a blend of luxury, comfort, and off-road capability. Provides modern styling, comfortable seating, and a range of advanced safety features.
      Likes (2)
    • h
      hemant
      8 Month ago
      Review for Jeep Meridian
      3.5
      Premium, good-looking, feature-rich D-segment SUV with generous luggage space, that impresses with its performance on the road and off it as well. Ride quality is impressive.
      Likes (1)
    • V
      Vinoth
      8 Month ago
      Review for Jeep Meridian
      3.5
      Looks great from any angle. Engine gives good response while driving. Good and comfortable interior. Feeling amazing at every ride.
      Likes (2)
    • N
      Narendra.veer.singh
      11 Month ago
      Review for Jeep Meridian
      3.8
      Luxurious feel and ample soft touch dashboard. Front seats gives good support and the rear too. 5 people seat comforatably. Gives excellent mileage on open road.
      Likes (8)
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      POOJA NEGI
      4 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      5.0
      smooth design , the features which , hill hold assist which really helped me in mountains , music system favourite part , steering design which make it unique, i am getting 13-15 milage. Issue i felt those touch bar when i try to change gear it always started ac or blower.
      Likes (15)
    • R
      Rakhi
      5 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      4.4
      It offers a competitive mileage in its segment, with the petrol variant delivering around 17-18 km/l in real-world conditions. The diesel variant is expected to offer even better mileage, averaging around 20-21 km/l.
      Likes (10)
    • J
      James
      5 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      4.4
      It features sharp lines, a bold front grille, sleek LED headlights, and a sculpted hood, giving it a strong and dynamic presence on the road. The design exudes a sense of sophistication and elegance, making it stand out in its segment.
      Likes (10)
    • SA
      Sanjay Agrawal
      5 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      4.3
      It's a wonderful car. Gives pretty good mileage. Assures comfort. Driving experience is also amazing. Assures good safety features. Has 5 star safety rating and the brand itself assures pride to the owner. If you want good safety features in a car then you must definitely consider this car as one of your options.
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      Likes (9)
    • TA
      Tariq Anna
      6 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      5.0
      Comfortable seat is good and everywhere everything very very good this car drive is easy and very beautiful and mileage is good and everything is good but I am not nice condition is low by with next month
      Likes (23)
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    Jeep Meridian and Skoda Kushaq FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Jeep Meridian?
    The on-road price of Jeep Meridian is Rs. 39.69 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Skoda Kushaq?
    The on-road price of Skoda Kushaq is Rs. 13.77 Lakh in New Delhi.