Compare Skoda Kodiaq vs Jeep Meridian vs Kia Carnival [2020-2023]

Kodiaq vs Meridian vs Carnival [2020-2023] Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	Not Tested
  Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	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	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	Keyless	Keyless

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue - 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	Front & Rear	Rear	Rear
  Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital	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
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	12	9	6
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  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 Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	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	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - 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	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Differential Lock

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Fabric
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)	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)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)	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)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	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	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	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	Bench	Captain Seats
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
  Split Rear Seat
  Third Row Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split	50:50 split	60:40 split

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

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

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Stone Beige / Black	Emperador Brown/Black	Black and Beige
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  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
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

Kodiaq vs Meridian vs Carnival [2020-2023] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel
  Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	-	12.88	-
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Manual Shift - Electronic	No	No
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	13.32	-	13.9
  Driving Range (km)	773	-	834
  Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2199 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	Turbocharged Engine	2.0 L Multijet II	2.2L CRDi
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	197 bhp @ 3800 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	440 Nm @ 1750 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	FWD	FWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	6.1	5.6	5.8
  Suspension - Front	McPherson Suspension with Lower Triangular Links and Torsion Stabiliser	McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar	Macpherson Strut with coil spring
  Suspension - Rear	Multi-element axle, with one longitudinal and three transverse links, with torsion stabiliser	Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD, HRS with Anti Roll Bar	Multi Link
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	235 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R18	235 / 60 R18
  Tyres Size - Rear	235 / 55 R18	235 / 55 R18	235 / 60 R18
  Spare Wheel	Alloy	Steel	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	270	170	540
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	58	60	60
  Passenger Capacity	7	7	7
  Length (mm)	4699	4769	5115
  Width (mm)	1882	1859	1985
  Height (mm)	1665	1698	1755
  Wheelbase (mm)	2791	2782	3060
  Ground Clearance (mm)	140	214	180
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1774	-	-
  No of Seating Rows	3	3	3
  No of Doors	5	5	5

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Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	5 Exterior	4.5 Exterior
	-	5 Interior	5 Interior
	-	5 Ride Quality	5 Ride Quality