Jeep Compass vs Mahindra XUV 7XO 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 XUV 7XO if you want the lowest starting price (₹13.99 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 XUV 7XO in short
The XUV 7XO is Mahindra's flagship monocoque SUV, pairing near-two-hundred-horsepower engines with twin 10.25-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS and 5-star Global NCAP safety at prices that undercut rivals. It redefined value in the three-row midsize segment at launch and continues to command strong demand. It squares up against the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar and MG Hector Plus.
Full XUV 7XO 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 XUV 7XO vs Hector Tomahawk PHEV — which should I buy?
Pick the Jeep Compass if you want the biggest boot (438 L). Pick the Mahindra XUV 7XO if you want the lowest starting price (₹13.99 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, XUV 7XO, Hector Tomahawk PHEV?
The Mahindra XUV 7XO starts lowest at ₹13.99 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 XUV 7XO: 5 stars; MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV: not yet NCAP-tested.