Jeep Compass vs Mahindra Scorpio-N vs MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Jeep Compass if you want the biggest boot (438 L).
- Pick the Mahindra Scorpio-N if you want the lowest starting price (₹13.69 Lakh), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the most seats (7).
- Pick the MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV if you want the most power (299 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 40 kmpl).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV in short
The MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV is India's first mainstream three-row plug-in hybrid: a 1.5L petrol engine plus a 20.5 kWh battery for 303 PS combined, 115 km of electric-only running and a claimed 1,100 km total range. At ₹25.70–27.80 lakh it costs SUV-flagship money, but for daily commutes it can run as a pure EV and still road-trip without charging anxiety.
Full Hector Tomahawk PHEV prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Compass vs Scorpio-N vs Hector Tomahawk PHEV — which should I buy?
Pick the Jeep Compass if you want the biggest boot (438 L). Pick the Mahindra Scorpio-N if you want the lowest starting price (₹13.69 Lakh), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the most seats (7). Pick the MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV if you want the most power (299 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 40 kmpl). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Compass, Scorpio-N, Hector Tomahawk PHEV?
The Mahindra Scorpio-N starts lowest at ₹13.69 Lakh, against ₹17.99 Lakh for the Compass and ₹25.70 Lakh for the Hector Tomahawk PHEV (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Jeep Compass: not yet NCAP-tested; Mahindra Scorpio-N: 5 stars; MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV: not yet NCAP-tested.