Jeep Compass vs MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV vs Tata Harrier (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 MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV if you want the most power (299 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 40 kmpl), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Tata Harrier if you want the lowest starting price (₹13.00 Lakh), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (445 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 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 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 →Tata Harrier in short
The Harrier is Tata's flagship five-seat SUV, built on the OMEGA architecture derived from Land Rover's D8 platform. The facelifted cabin brings a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Level 2 ADAS and a 5-star Bharat NCAP score, and since 2026 the 170 PS Kryotec diesel is joined by a 168 bhp 1.5L Hyperion turbo-petrol — ending the Harrier's diesel-only era. It battles the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and Jeep Compass.
Full Harrier prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Compass vs Hector Tomahawk PHEV vs Harrier — 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 MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV if you want the most power (299 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 40 kmpl), the most seats (7). Pick the Tata Harrier if you want the lowest starting price (₹13.00 Lakh), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (445 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Compass, Hector Tomahawk PHEV, Harrier?
The Tata Harrier starts lowest at ₹13.00 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; MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV: not yet NCAP-tested; Tata Harrier: 5 stars.