Comparing the Kia Syros and the Jeep Meridian side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Syros is available at ₹841,900, while the Jeep Meridian is priced at ₹2,999,000. On the engine front, the Kia Syros comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Jeep Meridian's 1956 cc, producing 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 18 kmpl for the Kia Syros versus 17.10 kmpl - ARAI for the Jeep Meridian. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | Standard 12V Maintenance-Free Lead-Acid Battery | — |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1956 cc |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD / AWD (4WD) |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.0 T-GDi Turbocharged Petrol | 2.0L Multijet Turbocharged Diesel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 l | 65 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 6MT/ 7DCT | 9-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | 18 kmpl | 17.10 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 172 Nm @ 1500–4000 rpm | 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic | Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 465 l | 226 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2550 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 205 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1190 kg | 1970 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm × 1805 mm × 1680 mm | 4760 mm / 1860 mm / 1765 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2550 mm | 2794 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable Electric Power Steering Column | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Integrated Kia Connect SOS buttons | — |
| Central Locking | Speed-Sensing Central Locking with Streamline Flush-style Door Handles | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC (Base) | Fully Automatic Climate Control via a dedicated touch-capacitive panel | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 4.2-inch Color TFT MID (Base) | 12.3-inch Full HD Digital Instrument Cluster on high-end specs | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Smart Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 6-way manually or power-adjustable seats with segment-first ventilated front & rear row cushion bases | Yes - Driver |
| Infotainment System | 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen display interface featuring wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 10.25-inch with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Remote Key | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear Power Windows with One-Touch Up/Down and Anti-Pinch safety for the driver window | Yes |
| Push Start | Push Button Engine Ignition | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Standard rear tower ventilation | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | center fold-out armrest with dual cup holders | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Premium Fabric (HTE) | Black & Grey Semi-Leatherette with Matte Orange highlights | Leather |
| Sound System | Standard 4-Speaker layout / 8-Speaker Harman Kardon Premium Sound System on top-tier trims | Alpine 9-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | High-speed Type-C fast-charging slots | Yes |
| Voice Command | Multi-lingual voice recognition with smart wake-up support | — |
| Wireless Charger | High-speed inductive smartphone pad | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes, with aerodynamic body-colored bumper inserts and gloss black skid plates | Yes |
| DRLs | Star Map Signature Vertical LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front LED Ice Cube Fog Lamps | Yes - LED |
| Headlight | Ice Cube Halogen Projectors / Full LED Matrix Vertical Headlamps | LED Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically adjustable, heated, and power-folding side mirrors | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear glass wash wiper with defogger matrix | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Integrated matte black functional styling bars | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps wrapping up the C-pillar | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | 235/60 R18 |
| Tyre Type | Radial Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/ Steel | 18-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | standard rear anchor points | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Monitor with dynamic grid guides | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Front (x4) and Rear (x4) sonar acoustic sensors | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Gravity GreyMagma RedGlacier White PearlIvory Silver MatteIvory Silver GlossPewter OliveImperial BlueFrost BlueAurora Black Pearl | Pearl WhiteBrilliant BlackTechno GreenVelvet RedGrigio Magnesio |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.1 |
