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Jeep Meridian vs Toyota Fortuner Legender

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Jeep Meridian or Toyota Fortuner Legender? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Meridian and Fortuner Legender. Jeep Meridian Price starts at Rs.33.60 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Limited Opt MT and Toyota Fortuner Legender Price starts at Rs.43.66 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Legender Diesel 4x2 AT. Jeep Meridian is 4 cylinder, 1956 cc Engine can generate 167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas Toyota Fortuner Legender is a 4 cylinder, 2755 cc Engine can generate 201 bhp@3000-3400rpm power. In terms of mileage, Meridian provides a mileage of 16 kmpl (base model), and Fortuner Legender has a mileage of 12.92 kmpl (base model).

Meridian vs Fortuner Legender

Key HighlightsJeep MeridianToyota Fortuner Legender
PriceRs.33.60 LakhRs.43.66 Lakh
Engine Capacity1956 cc2755 cc
Power167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm201 bhp@3000-3400rpm
Mileage/Range16 kmpl12.92 kmpl
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Jeep Meridian Limited Opt MT car
Limited Opt MT
Rs. 33.60 Lakh
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Toyota Fortuner Legender Legender Diesel 4x2 AT car
Legender Diesel 4x2 AT
Rs. 43.66 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Meridian specificationsFortuner Legender specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
39.69 Lakh
Price Breakup
51.57 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
User Rating
3.9
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
170 Litres
296 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic (TC)
Engine Displacement
1956 cc
2755 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
201 bhp@3000-3400rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Meridian Brakes, Suspension & TyresFortuner Legender Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar disc
Double Wishbone with Stabiliser
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD
4-Link with Coil Spring and Stabiliser
Front Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
Steel
Alloy
Front Tyre Size
235/55 R18
265/60 R18
Rear Tyre Size
235/55 R18
265/60 R18
Turning Radius
5.6 meters
5.8 meters
Tyre Size Spare
235/55 R18
265 / 60 R18
Wheels Size
R18
R18

Exterior

Meridian ExteriorFortuner Legender Exterior
Sunroof
checkYes
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Wiper
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Defogger
checkYes
checkYes
Bootlid Opener
Electric Opening and Closing
Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic
Rain Sensing Wipers
checkYes
No
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
LED headlight
checkYes
checkYes
Projector headlight
No
No
Automatic Headlamps
checkYes
checkYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
checkYes
No

Instrumentation

Meridian InstrumentationFortuner Legender Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
checkYes
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
Shift Indicator
checkYes
checkYes
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
checkYes
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Meridian Infotainment & CommunicationFortuner Legender 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
8 Inch
Bluetooth Compatibility
checkYes
checkYes
Integrated Music System
checkYes
checkYes
Speakers
9
6
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
checkYes
USB Compatibility
checkYes
checkYes
Wireless Charger
checkYes
checkYes
Basic Warranty
3 Years/ 100000 KMS
3 Years / 1 Lakh KMS
Extended Warranty
-
7 Years

Engine & Transmission

Meridian Engine & TransmissionFortuner Legender Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1956 cc
2755 cc
Engine Type
2.0 L Multijet II
1GD-FTV Turbocharged D-4D I4
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
No
No
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic (TC)
Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
Power
167.67 bhp @ 3750 rpm
201 bhp@3000-3400rpm
Torque
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
ARAI Certified Economy
16 kmpl
14.4 kmpl
Top Speed
198 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS 6

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

Meridian SafetyFortuner Legender Safety
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
5 Star (ANCAP)
Airbags
6
7
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
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
Optional
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
checkYes
No
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
checkYes
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Meridian Dimensions & CapacityFortuner Legender Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4769 mm
4795 mm
Width
1859 mm
1855 mm
Height
1698 mm
1835 mm
Wheelbase
2782 mm
2745 mm
Ground Clearance
214 mm
225 mm
No. of Seats
7
7
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 Litres
80 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 Litres
6.9 Litres
Boot Space
170 Litres
296 Litres
Kerb Weight
1796 kg
2080 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Meridian Pros & ConsFortuner Legender 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.
  • Comes with bold-face and macho road presence
  • Great power on offer and the engine is very responsive to throttle inputs.
  • Unique design language helps to stand out from the crowd.
  • Offers more features than the regular Fortuner.
  • Much more reliability as compared to its competitors including the luxury segment.
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
  • It is priced on the expensive side.
  • The engine noise is evident inside the cabin
  • No manual option on offer
  • The cabin could have been improved and differentiated from the regular Fortuner.
  • Has a bit bouncy ride quality.
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Detailed Comparison of Jeep Meridian and Toyota Fortuner Legender

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. Fortuner Legender has 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, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Transmission

Jeep Meridian comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Fortuner Legender comes with RWD and 6 Gears Automatic (TC) transmission.

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Jeep Meridian and Toyota Fortuner Legender Owner Reviews

  • Meridian Review
  • Fortuner Legender Review
    • GA
      Gulam Abbas Jameel
      8 Month ago
      Review for Jeep Meridian
      5.0
      Well designed car and I want to buy this car in future
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      Naresh
      9 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)
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      hemant
      9 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)
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      Vinoth
      9 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.
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      Narendra.veer.singh
      12 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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      Krishna
      8 Month ago
      Review for Toyota Fortuner Legender
      5.0
      Excellent seating position great view good drivability over gutters potholes.
      Likes (2)
    • V
      Vishal
      8 Month ago
      Review for Toyota Fortuner Legender
      5.0
      My dream osm look and best for all one of the best
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    • SK
      SURAJ KOTHARE
      8 Month ago
      Review for Toyota Fortuner Legender
      5.0
      Excellent car with safety, looks, performance etc. Amazing SUV car.
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    • rb
      ranjan bawa
      9 Month ago
      Review for Toyota Fortuner Legender
      3.7
      Equipped with a bunch of sophisticated features like speed-sensing auto door lock , brake assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts, stability control and emergency brake signal. Looks classy with elegant LED headlamps and a stylish rear bumper.
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      Kuldeep
      9 Month ago
      Review for Toyota Fortuner Legender
      3.7
      Capable of turning hard terrain with ease. With so much raw, unbridled power at beck and call, makes blazing new trails and conquering uncharted territory as easy as a walk in the park. Chrome embellished front grille, the rugged alloy wheels or AWD capabilities, every bit is built to lead.
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    Jeep Meridian and Toyota Fortuner Legender 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 Toyota Fortuner Legender?
    The on-road price of Toyota Fortuner Legender is Rs. 51.57 Lakh in New Delhi.