Jeep Compass vs Renault Duster (2026)
Jeep Compass (₹17.99 Lakh – ₹30.95 Lakh) and Renault Duster (₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.69 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Renault Duster 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 Renault Duster has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Renault Duster 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 →Renault Duster in short
The Duster is back — the nameplate that created India's midsize SUV segment returned in 2026 on the Renault-Nissan CMF-B platform it shares with the Nissan Tekton, with butch third-generation styling, a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating and six standard airbags. There is no diesel or AWD this time, but the 160bhp 1.3L turbo-petrol is among the punchiest engines in the class and a 518-litre boot leads it, while a strong-hybrid version is expected around Diwali 2026. It takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and its own alliance twin, the Tekton.
Full Duster prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Compass or Duster?
The Renault Duster is more affordable — it starts ₹7.50 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Compass vs Duster — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Jeep Compass — not yet tested; Renault Duster — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Compass or the Duster?
The Renault Duster 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 Renault Duster 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.