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In the latest edition of the Zig performance report, we line up the Jeep Compass and Tata Safari. While one might be a 5-seater and the other a three-row SUV, they have one thing in common: the engine. That said, both the cars here utilise different automatic transmissions. Does this element affect their real-world performance?
We are going to find out that in this report.

But before we push on, a quick spec check. The Compass and Safari are powered by the Fiat-sourced 170 PS 2-litre diesel engine. In the Jeep, this engine is coupled with a 9-speed torque converter automatic, while in the Tata, it is paired with a Hyundai-sourced 6-speed torque converter ‘box. Both cars here are front-wheel-drive, but the Jeep also offers you an optional all-wheel-drive system.
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Parameters |
Jeep Compass |
Tata Safari |
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0-100 kmph |
11.24 seconds |
13.23 seconds |
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20-80 kmph roll-on acceleration |
7.3 seconds |
8.13 seconds |

In the 0-100kmph run, the Jeep Compass managed to beat the Safari by nearly two seconds. But a more realistic way to point out real-world performance is in the roll-on acceleration run, where once again the Jeep Compass beat the Tata Safari by a slim margin. This is despite the fact that the Safari has a much more responsive automatic transmission than the Compass’ unit.
Also Read: Jeep Compass 4x4 vs 4x2: Real World Performance Compared
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Jeep Compass |
Tata Safari |
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Ex-showroom |
Rs 20.69 lakh onwards |
Rs 16.11 lakh onwards |

In this test, the Jeep Compass managed to beat the Tata Safari in both the outright and roll-on acceleration runs. Therefore, the Jeep SUV takes the crown. That being said, both SUVs, when it comes to using them in a daily scenario, have more than enough power. You can check out our impressions by tapping the links below to our first drive review:
Jeep Compass Review
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