Toyota Fortuner vs Jeep Meridian - Which One Should You Buy

Toyota Fortuner vs Jeep Meridian Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Toyota Fortuner and Jeep Meridian Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Toyota Fortuner comes in 8 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with automatic or manual transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹34.16 Lakh. The cheapest variant, 4X2 AT, costs ₹34.16 Lakh, while the top-end variant, GR S 4X4 Diesel AT, is priced at ₹49.59 Lakh. The Jeep Meridian comes in 12 variants. Engine options include Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹23.33 Lakh. The cheapest variant, Longitude 4x2, costs ₹23.33 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Overland 4x4 AT, is priced at ₹37.48 Lakh.

Specification	Toyota Fortuner	Jeep Meridian
Price	₹34.16 Lakh	₹23.33 Lakh
Engine	2694 cc 2.7L Petrol Engine Petrol	1956 cc 2.0L Multijet Diesel
Transmission	6-Speed with Sequential Shift	6-Speed

Price

₹34.16 Lakh

₹23.33 Lakh

Engine

2694 cc 2.7L Petrol Engine Petrol

1956 cc 2.0L Multijet Diesel

Transmission

6-Speed with Sequential Shift

6-Speed

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Toyota Fortuner

₹ 34.16 Lakh

Jeep Meridian

₹ 23.33 Lakh

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Toyota Fortuner

₹ 34.16 Lakh

Jeep Meridian

₹ 23.33 Lakh

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Pros & Cons

Toyota Fortuner

Powerful 2.8L diesel with 500 Nm torque
Legendary reliability and resale value
Excellent road presence and ground clearance
Capable 4WD system with low-range gearbox
Spacious 7-seater layout with decent boot space
Improved infotainment and safety features
Commanding driving position with high visibility

Engine and Performance

The Toyota Fortuner 4X2 AT is powered by a 2.7l petrol engine engine producing a maximum power of 163.60bhp@5220rpm and maximum torque of 245Nm@4020rpm. The Jeep Meridian Longitude 4x2 is powered by a 2.0l multijet engine producing a maximum power of 168bhp@3750rpm and maximum torque of 350Nm@1750-2500rpm.

Feature	Toyota Fortuner (4X2 AT)	Jeep Meridian (Longitude 4x2)
Max Power	163.60bhp@5220rpm	168bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque	245Nm@4020rpm	350Nm@1750-2500rpm
Displacement	2694 cc	1956 cc
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Drive Type	2WD	FWD

Engine and Performance

Max Power

163.60bhp@5220rpm

168bhp@3750rpm

Max Torque

245Nm@4020rpm

350Nm@1750-2500rpm

Displacement

2694 cc

1956 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

2WD

FWD

Fuel Specifications

Feature	Toyota Fortuner (4X2 AT)	Jeep Meridian (Longitude 4x2)
Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity	-	60 Litres
Diesel Highway Mileage	-	12 kmpl
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

Fuel Specifications

Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity

60 Litres

Diesel Highway Mileage

12 kmpl

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Petrol

Diesel

Dimensions and Design

The Toyota Fortuner 4X2 AT has a height of 1835 mm, length measures 4795 mm, width is 1855 mm. The Jeep Meridian Longitude 4x2 has a height of 1698 mm, length measures 4769 mm, width is 1859 mm.

Feature	Toyota Fortuner (4X2 AT)	Jeep Meridian (Longitude 4x2)
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Gross Weight	2510 kg	-
Height	1835 mm	1698 mm
Length	4795 mm	4769 mm
Wheelbase	2745 mm	2782 mm

Dimensions and Design

The Toyota Fortuner 4X2 AT has a height of 1835 mm, length measures 4795 mm, width is 1855 mm. The Jeep Meridian Longitude 4x2 has a height of 1698 mm, length measures 4769 mm, width is 1859 mm.

Body Type

SUV

Gross Weight

2510 kg

Height

1835 mm

1698 mm

Length

4795 mm

4769 mm

Wheelbase

2745 mm

2782 mm

Interior Specifications

The Toyota Fortuner 4X2 AT offers a boot space of 296 Litres.

Feature	Toyota Fortuner (4X2 AT)	Jeep Meridian (Longitude 4x2)
Boot Space	296 Litres	-
No. of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	7	5

Interior Specifications

The Toyota Fortuner 4X2 AT offers a boot space of 296 Litres.

Boot Space

296 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

The Toyota Fortuner 4X2 AT offers wheel and tyre features such as Alloy Wheels. Toyota Fortuner 4X2 AT runs on tyres sized 265/65 R17. The Jeep Meridian Longitude 4x2 offers wheel and tyre features such as Alloy Wheels.

Feature	Toyota Fortuner (4X2 AT)	Jeep Meridian (Longitude 4x2)
Alloy Wheel Size Front	17 Inch	18 Inch
Alloy Wheel Size Rear	17 Inch	18 Inch
Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size	265/65 R17	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless

Wheels & Tires

Alloy Wheel Size Front

17 Inch

18 Inch

Alloy Wheel Size Rear

17 Inch

18 Inch

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

265/65 R17

Tyre Type

Tubeless,Radial

Radial Tubeless

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

The Toyota Fortuner 4X2 AT uses a Double wishbone suspension setup at the front and a Multi-link suspension at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Ventilated Disc at the front and Ventilated Disc at the rear. The Jeep Meridian Longitude 4x2 uses a Multi-link suspension setup at the front and a Leaf spring suspension at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Disc at the front and Disc at the rear.

Feature	Toyota Fortuner (4X2 AT)	Jeep Meridian (Longitude 4x2)
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Multi-link suspension
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Leaf spring suspension
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Leaf spring suspension

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Safety Features

The Toyota Fortuner 4X2 AT comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Real Time Vehicle Tracking, and and many more. The Jeep Meridian Longitude 4x2 comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, and and many more.

Feature	Toyota Fortuner (4X2 AT)	Jeep Meridian (Longitude 4x2)
360 View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control	-
Anti Lock Braking System Abs
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Anti Theft Alarm

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Pinch Power Windows

All Windows

Anti Theft Alarm

Interior Features

The Toyota Fortuner 4X2 AT includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster. The Jeep Meridian Longitude 4x2 includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Feature	Toyota Fortuner (4X2 AT)	Jeep Meridian (Longitude 4x2)
Additional Features	-	Android Auto & Apple Car Play
Digital Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-
Tachometer
Upholstery	Leatherette	-

Interior Features

The Toyota Fortuner 4X2 AT includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster. The Jeep Meridian Longitude 4x2 includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Additional Features

Android Auto & Apple Car Play

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Upholstery

Leatherette

Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Toyota Fortuner 4X2 AT offers Adjustable Headrest, Automatic Climate Control, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Rear Ac Vents, Ventilated Seats, and and many more. For comfort, the Jeep Meridian Longitude 4x2 offers Adjustable Headrest, Automatic Climate Control, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Rear Ac Vents, Power Steering, and and many more.

Feature	Toyota Fortuner (4X2 AT)	Jeep Meridian (Longitude 4x2)
Accessory Power Outlet
Adjustable Headlamps
Adjustable Headrest
Air Conditioner
Automatic Climate Control

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Air Conditioner

Automatic Climate Control

Infotainment Features

In terms of infotainment, the Toyota Fortuner 4X2 AT offers Android Auto, Apple Carplay, Voice Commands, Radio, Bluetooth Connectivity, and and many more. In terms of infotainment, the Jeep Meridian Longitude 4x2 offers Android Auto, Apple Carplay, Voice Commands, Radio, Bluetooth Connectivity, and and many more.

Feature	Toyota Fortuner (4X2 AT)	Jeep Meridian (Longitude 4x2)
Android Auto
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Apple Carplay
Bluetooth Connectivity
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Connectivity

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

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