Jeep Meridian vs Skoda Kodiaq (2026)
Jeep Meridian (₹23.33 Lakh – ₹38.26 Lakh) and Skoda Kodiaq (₹36.99 Lakh – ₹46.99 Lakh) go head-to-head in the full size suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Jeep Meridian is more affordable — it starts ₹13.66 Lakh lower than the Skoda Kodiaq.
- The Skoda Kodiaq is the more powerful car, with 201 bhp against 168 bhp.
- The Skoda Kodiaq has the bigger boot: 281 litres vs 170 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Jeep Meridian in short
The Meridian is Jeep India's three-row flagship below the Grand Cherokee, launched in May 2022 as a stretched, 7-seat sibling of the Compass. It shares the 170 PS/350 Nm 2.0 Multijet diesel with 6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic, adds 4x4 on the Overland and 85th Anniversary tops, and upper trims carry Level 2 ADAS — something the Compass never got. Its monocoque comfort and car-like manners position it against the Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, Skoda Kodiaq and Kia Sorento.
Full Meridian prices & variants →Skoda Kodiaq in short
The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq arrived in India in 2025 as the brand's flagship, a seven-seat luxury SUV with a 204 PS 2.0 TSI, DSG and all-wheel drive. It undercuts the Toyota Fortuner on sophistication if not on brawn, and rivals the Volkswagen Tiguan, Jeep Meridian and entry luxury-badge SUVs. Nine airbags and a plush, tech-laden cabin justify its Rs 37-47 lakh sticker.
Full Kodiaq prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Meridian or Kodiaq?
The Jeep Meridian is more affordable — it starts ₹13.66 Lakh lower than the Skoda Kodiaq. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Meridian vs Kodiaq — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Jeep Meridian — not yet tested; Skoda Kodiaq — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Meridian or the Kodiaq?
The Jeep Meridian is more affordable — it starts ₹13.66 Lakh lower than the Skoda Kodiaq. The Skoda Kodiaq is the more powerful car, with 201 bhp against 168 bhp. The Skoda Kodiaq has the bigger boot: 281 litres vs 170 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.