Jeep Compass vs Tata Harrier (2026)
Jeep Compass (₹17.99 Lakh – ₹30.95 Lakh) and Tata Harrier (₹13.00 Lakh – ₹26.11 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Tata Harrier is more affordable — it starts ₹4.99 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass.
- Only the Tata Harrier has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Tata Harrier has the bigger boot: 445 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 →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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Compass or Harrier?
The Tata Harrier is more affordable — it starts ₹4.99 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Compass vs Harrier — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Jeep Compass — not yet tested; Tata Harrier — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Compass or the Harrier?
The Tata Harrier is more affordable — it starts ₹4.99 Lakh lower than the Jeep Compass. Only the Tata Harrier has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars). The Tata Harrier has the bigger boot: 445 litres vs 438 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.