Jeep Compass vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (2026)
Jeep Compass (₹17.99 Lakh – ₹30.95 Lakh) and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.77 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹7.22 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass.
- The Jeep Compass is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 115 bhp.
- The Jeep Compass has the bigger boot: 438 litres vs 373 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 →Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara in short
The Grand Vitara is Maruti's Nexa flagship midsize SUV, co-developed with Toyota (which sells it as the Urban Cruiser Hyryder). Its headline act is the 1.5L strong-hybrid powertrain claiming 27.97 kmpl, unique in the segment alongside its Toyota twin, and it also offers mild-hybrid petrol, CNG and an AllGrip AWD manual. It takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate and VW Taigun.
Full Grand Vitara prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Compass or Grand Vitara?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹7.22 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Compass vs Grand Vitara — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Jeep Compass — not yet tested; Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Compass or the Grand Vitara?
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more affordable — it starts ₹7.22 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. The Jeep Compass is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 115 bhp. The Jeep Compass has the bigger boot: 438 litres vs 373 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.