Compare Jeep Meridian vs Jeep Compass vs Mahindra Thar

Meridian vs Compass vs Thar Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)
  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	Remote

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Digital	Analogue - Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera	Visual display
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Analogue

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	-
  AC for Third Row	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls	-	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc	Drum
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Differential Lock

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric	Vinyl
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial	Partial
  Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	60:40 split	50:50 split
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted	Black
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Black	Black	Black
  Adjustable ORVM	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED Projector	LED	Halogen
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED	-	-
  Tail Light	LED	Halogen	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Emperador Brown/Black	Black and Grey	Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Centre
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	100000	100000	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Meridian vs Compass vs Thar Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	12.88	11.98	14.3
  Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	2.0 L Multijet II	2.0 Multijet II	D117 CRDe
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	172 bhp @ 3750 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	RWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.6	5.7	-
  Suspension - Front	McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar	McPherson Strut with Lower Control Arm	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
  Suspension - Rear	Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD, HRS with Anti Roll Bar	Multi Link Suspension with Strut Assembly	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
  Tyres Size - Front	235 / 55 R18	225 / 60 R17	245 / 75 R16
  Tyres Size - Rear	235 / 55 R18	225 / 60 R17	245 / 75 R16
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	170	438	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	60	60	45
  Passenger Capacity	7	5	4
  Length (mm)	4769	4405	3985
  Width (mm)	1859	1818	1820
  Height (mm)	1698	1640	1850
  Wheelbase (mm)	2782	2636	2450
  Ground Clearance (mm)	214	-	226
  No of Seating Rows	3	2	2
  No of Doors	5	5	3

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Meridian vs Compass vs Thar User Ratings

Overall Rating	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	3.7/5 10 Ratings 7 Reviews	4.1/5 35 Ratings 28 Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	4 Exterior	4.3 Exterior
	5 Interior	3.9 Interior	4.1 Interior
	5 Ride Quality	3.7 Ride Quality	4.2 Ride Quality