Jeep Compass vs Kia Seltos (2026)
Jeep Compass (₹17.99 Lakh – ₹30.95 Lakh) and Kia Seltos (₹11.00 Lakh – ₹21.82 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Kia Seltos is more affordable — it starts ₹6.99 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass.
- The Jeep Compass is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 158 bhp.
- Only the Kia Seltos has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Kia Seltos has the bigger boot: 447 litres vs 438 litres.
Specification Comparison
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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 →Kia Seltos in short
The second-generation Seltos arrived in July 2026 as Kia India's most consequential launch of the year: bolder styling, dual 12.3-inch displays, up to Level 2+ ADAS with a built-in dashcam on the new GTX(O)/X-Line(O) trims, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating whose 31.70/32 adult score is the highest yet for an ICE car. The three familiar engines carry over — 115bhp petrol, 158bhp turbo-petrol, 116bhp diesel — across a restructured 12-trim walk. It renews its rivalry with the Hyundai Creta, and now also the Renault Duster and Nissan Tekton.
Full Seltos prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Compass or Seltos?
The Kia Seltos is more affordable — it starts ₹6.99 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Compass vs Seltos — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Jeep Compass — not yet tested; Kia Seltos — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Compass or the Seltos?
The Kia Seltos is more affordable — it starts ₹6.99 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. The Jeep Compass is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 158 bhp. Only the Kia Seltos has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars). Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.