Jeep Compass vs Nissan Tekton (2026)
Jeep Compass (₹17.99 Lakh – ₹30.95 Lakh) and Nissan Tekton (₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.59 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Nissan Tekton is more affordable — it starts ₹7.50 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass.
- The Jeep Compass is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 160 bhp.
- Only the Nissan Tekton has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Nissan Tekton has the bigger boot: 518 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 →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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Compass or Tekton?
The Nissan Tekton is more affordable — it starts ₹7.50 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Compass vs Tekton — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Jeep Compass — not yet tested; Nissan Tekton — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Compass or the Tekton?
The Nissan Tekton is more affordable — it starts ₹7.50 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. The Jeep Compass is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 160 bhp. Only the Nissan Tekton has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars). Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.