Hyundai Creta vs Jeep Compass (2026)
Hyundai Creta (₹10.91 Lakh – ₹20.46 Lakh) and Jeep Compass (₹17.99 Lakh – ₹30.95 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Hyundai Creta is more affordable — it starts ₹7.08 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass.
- The Jeep Compass is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 158 bhp.
- The Jeep Compass has the bigger boot: 438 litres vs 433 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Hyundai Creta in short
The Creta is India's best-selling midsize SUV and the benchmark the Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and VW Taigun are measured against. The 2024 facelift brought a bold new face, twin 10.25-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS and a 158 bhp turbo-petrol flagship. Its unmatched powertrain spread — petrol, turbo and diesel with multiple automatics — is central to its dominance.
Full Creta prices & variants →Jeep Compass in short
The Compass is Jeep India's volume model — launched in 2017, comprehensively facelifted in 2021, and now a diesel-only range after the petrol was dropped. Every one of its 13 variants uses the 170 PS/350 Nm 2.0 Multijet diesel with a 6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic, with proper 4x4 on the top Model S and Track automatics. Its European-grade body rigidity (5-star ANCAP/Euro NCAP result in 2017 testing) and polished ride-handling balance keep it credible against the Hyundai Tucson and top-end Creta/Seltos trims, even as the platform ages.
Full Compass prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Creta or Compass?
The Hyundai Creta is more affordable — it starts ₹7.08 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Creta vs Compass — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Hyundai Creta — not yet tested; Jeep Compass — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Creta or the Compass?
The Hyundai Creta is more affordable — it starts ₹7.08 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. The Jeep Compass is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 158 bhp. The Jeep Compass has the bigger boot: 438 litres vs 433 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.