Compare Jeep Meridian vs Kia Carnival [2020-2023] vs Volkswagen Polo

Meridian vs Carnival [2020-2023] vs Polo Features

• Safety

  Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, 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	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
  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
  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 (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	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
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Manual)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Common Fan Speed Control
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control	-
  AC for Third Row	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls	Vents on Roof	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
  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

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric	Fabric
  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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest 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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Captain Seats	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat
  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	All	Driver	Front
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	Painted	Painted
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	Plastic	-
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Black	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

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

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	4
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	100000	Unlimited	100000
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

Meridian vs Carnival [2020-2023] vs Polo Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override	Manual - 5 Gears
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	12.88	-	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	13.9	18.78
  Driving Range (km)	-	834	-
  Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2199 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	2.0 L Multijet II	2.2L CRDi	1.0L MPI Engine
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	197 bhp @ 3800 rpm	75 bhp @ 6200 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	440 Nm @ 1750 rpm	95 Nm @ 3000 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	No
  Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS 4

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.6	5.8	4.97
  Suspension - Front	McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar	Macpherson Strut with coil spring	McPherson Strut with Stabiliser Bar
  Suspension - Rear	Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD, HRS with Anti Roll Bar	Multi Link	Semi-independent Trailing Arm
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
  Tyres Size - Front	235 / 55 R18	235 / 60 R18	175 / 70 R14
  Tyres Size - Rear	235 / 55 R18	235 / 60 R18	175 / 70 R14
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	170	540	295
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	60	60	45
  Passenger Capacity	7	7	5
  Length (mm)	4769	5115	3971
  Width (mm)	1859	1985	1682
  Height (mm)	1698	1755	1469
  Wheelbase (mm)	2782	3060	2469
  Ground Clearance (mm)	214	180	165
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	-	1015
  No of Seating Rows	3	3	2
  No of Doors	5	5	5

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Meridian vs Carnival [2020-2023] vs Polo User Ratings

Overall Rating	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	4/5 114 Ratings 77 Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	4.5 Exterior	4.3 Exterior
	5 Interior	5 Interior	4.1 Interior
	5 Ride Quality	5 Ride Quality	4 Ride Quality