Jeep Compass vs Mahindra Scorpio-N (2026)
Jeep Compass (₹17.99 Lakh – ₹30.95 Lakh) and Mahindra Scorpio-N (₹13.69 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mahindra Scorpio-N is more affordable — it starts ₹4.30 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass.
- The Mahindra Scorpio-N is the more powerful car, with 200 bhp against 168 bhp.
- Only the Mahindra Scorpio-N has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
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 →Mahindra Scorpio-N in short
Facelifted in August 2026, the Scorpio-N remains Mahindra's ladder-frame bestseller — now with a redesigned dashboard hosting a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, a 540-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS, over unchanged mechanicals: the 2.0L turbo-petrol and 2.2L diesel with manual or automatic gearboxes and optional 4WD on top diesel trims. New Z6, Z8S and Z8T trims fill out a 27-variant lineup from Rs 13.69 lakh to Rs 25.49 lakh. It fights the Tata Harrier, XUV 7XO and Hyundai Creta on price while offering body-on-frame toughness none of them match.
Full Scorpio-N prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Compass or Scorpio-N?
The Mahindra Scorpio-N is more affordable — it starts ₹4.30 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Compass vs Scorpio-N — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Jeep Compass — not yet tested; Mahindra Scorpio-N — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Compass or the Scorpio-N?
The Mahindra Scorpio-N is more affordable — it starts ₹4.30 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. The Mahindra Scorpio-N is the more powerful car, with 200 bhp against 168 bhp. Only the Mahindra Scorpio-N 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.