Jeep Compass vs MG Hector (2026)
Jeep Compass (₹17.99 Lakh – ₹30.95 Lakh) and MG Hector (₹11.99 Lakh – ₹19.50 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The MG Hector is more affordable — it starts ₹6.00 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass.
- The MG Hector has the bigger boot: 587 litres vs 438 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 →MG Hector in short
The MG Hector, the car that launched MG in India, received a major facelift in 2023 with a chrome-heavy grille and a huge 14-inch portrait touchscreen. It offers limousine-grade space at prices that undercut the Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV700 and Jeep Compass. Comfort, not corner-carving, remains its calling card.
Full Hector prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Compass or Hector?
The MG Hector is more affordable — it starts ₹6.00 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Compass vs Hector — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Jeep Compass — not yet tested; MG Hector — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Compass or the Hector?
The MG Hector is more affordable — it starts ₹6.00 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. The MG Hector has the bigger boot: 587 litres vs 438 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.