Jeep Compass vs Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Nissan Tekton (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Jeep Compass as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
- Pick the Mahindra Scorpio-N if you want the most power (200 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.49 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 19.4 kmpl), the biggest boot (518 L).
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 15 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 →Nissan Tekton in short
Launched on 9 July 2026 at introductory ex-showroom prices, the Tekton is Nissan India's long-awaited return to the midsize SUV segment, sharing its platform and turbo-petrol engines with the Renault Duster while squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Tata Curvv. It leads the class on outright practicality with a segment-best 518-litre boot and arrives with a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, six standard airbags and Level 2 ADAS on higher trims. The Patrol-inspired styling and a 12-variant lineup spanning Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh give it unusually broad coverage of the segment.
Full Tekton prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Compass vs Scorpio-N vs Tekton — which should I buy?
Pick the Jeep Compass as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere. Pick the Mahindra Scorpio-N if you want the most power (200 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the most seats (7). Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.49 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 19.4 kmpl), the biggest boot (518 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Compass, Scorpio-N, Tekton?
The Nissan Tekton starts lowest at ₹10.49 Lakh, against ₹13.69 Lakh for the Scorpio-N and ₹18.29 Lakh for the Compass (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Jeep Compass: not yet NCAP-tested; Mahindra Scorpio-N: 5 stars; Nissan Tekton: 5 stars.