Jeep Compass vs Mahindra Thar

Last Updated: August 29, 2026

Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 20.63 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Jeep Compass, priced at Rs. 30.95 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Compass offers a claimed 14.9 kmpl, while the Thar delivers 11 kmpl. On the performance front, the Compass uses a 1956cc engine producing 168bhp@3700-3800rpm and the Thar a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm. If you're deciding between the Compass and Thar, the Compass is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Thar stands out for affordability.

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Compass vs Thar Comparison Summary

Specification Jeep CompassMahindra Thar
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 30.95 LakhRs. 10.32 Lakh
Mileage 14.9 kmpl11 kmpl
Engine 1956 cc1497 cc
Max power 168bhp@3700-3800rpm116.93bhp@3500rpm

Compass vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Jeep Compass Track Edition AT 4X4Mahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel
Rating
104 reviews
269 reviews
Brand Name Jeep Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 30.95 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1956 cc 1497 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 168bhp@3700-3800rpm 116.93bhp@3500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 9-Speed AT 6-Speed
Drive Type 4WD RWD
Colors
Jeep Compass Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 14.9 Kmpl 11 kmpl
Tyre Size 255/55 R18 245/75 R16
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 59,871 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 44,196 / 5 years
Not Available
Insurance Compass Insurance Rs. 49,671 Thar Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1956 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
2.0 L Multijet II Diesel
D117 CRDe
Engine Displacement
1956 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
168bhp@3700-3800rpm
116.93bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque
350Nm@1750-2500rpm
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
9-Speed AT
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
60 Liters
45 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
14.9 Kmpl
11 kmpl
Mileage (City)
Not Available
9 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
11 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Suspension Rear
Not Available
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Not Available
Tyre Size
255/55 R18
245/75 R16
Wheel Size
Not Available
16
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Tubeless All-Terrai

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.2
4.2 inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Sami (Monochrome)
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
4
Doors
5
3

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Manual
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Dual Pane
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fi
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4405*1818*1640 mm3
3985*1820*1850 mm3
Wheelbase
2636 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
226 mm
No. Of Doors
5
3

Addtional Comfort Features
Rear Parcel Shelf
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play,Alpine speaker system with Amplifier & Subwoofer,Intergrated Voice Commands & Navigatio
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
No of Speakers
9
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Rear Parcel Shelf
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front Only
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
10.1 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
No
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Yes
No
Speakers Rear
Yes
No
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
All-season Tyres
Roll Cage
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front & Rear
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
No

Automatic Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
No
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available
Oncoming Lane Mitigation
No
Not Available
Speed Assist System
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
No
Not Available
Road Depature Mitigation System
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
No
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Jeep Compass
  • Commanding design and fun-to-drive
  • Much more premium on the inside and still has great off-road abilities
  • New 2x4 diesel automatic also drops the entry price
Jeep Compass
  • Limited space
  • Noisy diesel engine
  • No petrol option anymore
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Jeep Compass Vs Mahindra Thar FAQs

Which car is best between Jeep Compass vs Mahindra Thar?
As per the users experiences Jeep Compass is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance, comfort, safety and features in your car. But Mahindra Thar is better on the grounds of mileage and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Jeep Compass vs Mahindra Thar?
The Mahindra Thar is cheaper than Jeep Compass by ₹20.63 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Jeep Compass vs Mahindra Thar?
For the Track Edition AT 4X4 version, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Compass produces 168bhp@3700-3800rpm of power and 350Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the AXT RWD Diesel version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 116.93bhp@3500rpm of power and 300Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jeep Compass has better performance.

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