Jeep Compass vs Mahindra Thar OG

Last Updated: September 24, 2026

Mahindra Thar OG price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 7.67 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Jeep Compass, priced at Rs. 17.99 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Compass offers a claimed 17.1 kmpl, while the Thar delivers 9 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 OG
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.99 LakhRs. 10.32 Lakh
Mileage 17.1 kmpl9 kmpl
Engine 1956 cc1497 cc
Max power 168bhp@3700-3800rpm116.93bhp@3500rpm

Compass vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Jeep Compass 2.0 SportMahindra Thar OG 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD
Rating
104 reviews
36 reviews
Brand Name Jeep Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.99 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 Manual Manual
Gearbox 6-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Jeep Compass Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 17.1 Kmpl 9 kmpl
Tyre Size 255/55 R17 255/65 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control No No
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front 6
EMI
Rs. 34,801 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost
Rs. 44,196 / 5 years
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 98,597 Compass Insurance Rs. 50,735 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
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
6-Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
60 Liters
55 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
17.1 Kmpl
9 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
17
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
17
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Suspension Rear
Not Available
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
255/55 R17
255/65 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Tubeless Highway Terrain

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
3.5
4.2 inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Vinyl
Digital Cluster
Yes
Sami (Monochrome)
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
4
Doors
5
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wiper
No
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
ORVM
Powered
Manual
Boot Opening
Electronic
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
No
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
LED Taillights
No
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
No
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 Fin
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
4405*1818*1640 mm3
3995*1870*1855 mm3
Wheelbase
2636 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
232 mm
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Brake Locking Differential
USB Charger
Front
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play
Brake Locking Differential
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front Only
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
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
No
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
8.4 inch
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
No
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
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
No
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
No
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Driver & Passenger,Front Side,Rear Side
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
6
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
No
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
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Not Available

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
No
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
No
Not Available
SOS Button
No
Not Available
RSA
No
Not Available
Live Location
No
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
No
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
No
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
No
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 features in your car. But Mahindra Thar OG is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which car is cheaper Jeep Compass vs Mahindra Thar?
The Mahindra Thar OG is cheaper than Jeep Compass by ₹7.67 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Jeep Compass vs Mahindra Thar?
For the 2.0 Sport version, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Compass produces 168bhp@3700-3800rpm of power and 350Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the 1.5L AXT Diesel RWD 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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