Jeep Meridian vs Kia Sorento
The Meridian is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹23.33 lakh against ₹27.99 lakh for the Sorento. The Meridian seats more people (up to 7).
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Meridian vs Sorento: specs and prices
| Jeep Meridian | Kia Sorento | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹23.33 L – ₹36.39 L | ₹27.99 L – ₹38.49 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Seats | 5 / 7 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 16.25 km/l | – |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 10 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | Not tested |
| Expert score | 8/10 | – |
| Variants | 7 | 6 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹36.05 L | ₹33.49 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Jeep Meridian or the Kia Sorento?
- The Jeep Meridian starts at ₹23.33 lakh ex-showroom; the Kia Sorento starts at ₹27.99 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the Meridian or the Sorento?
- Neither has a published crash-test rating yet. The Meridian has up to 6 airbags and the Sorento up to 10.
- Which is better, the Meridian or the Sorento?
- The Meridian is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹23.33 lakh against ₹27.99 lakh for the Sorento. The Meridian seats more people (up to 7). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.