Jeep Compass vs Tata Safari

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Jeep Compass
Tata Safari

Jeep

Compass

From ₹17.99 Lakh

Tata

Safari

From ₹13.4 Lakh

Jeep CompassSport MT · ₹17.99 Lakh
Tata SafariSmart Diesel MT · ₹14.85 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Compass: ₹17.99 Lakh Safari: ₹14.85 Lakh (ahead) Safari ₹3.14 lakh cheaper
Safety Compass: Not rated yet Safari: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP and Bharat NCAP
Mileage Compass: 14.9–17.1 kmpl Safari: 16.3 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Compass: 170 bhp Safari: 170 PS Torque 350 vs 350 Nm
Boot Compass: 438 litres (ahead) Safari: 73 litres Length 4,405 vs 4,668 mm
Versions Compass: 8 Safari: 30 (ahead) Only Safari: petrol, manual

Pick the Compass for the bigger boot.

Pick the Safari for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹17.99 Lakh
₹14.85 Lakh
On-road in
₹20.75 Lakh
₹17.22 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹34,864 a month
₹28,929 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Diesel, manual
Power
170 bhp
170 PS
Torque
350 Nm
350 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
14.9–17.1 kmpl
16.3 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
SUV
3-Row 6-Seater & 7-Seater Luxury Flagship SUV
Seating Capacity
5
6 / 7 Seats (Captain Seats in 6S with Boss Mode)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Not listed

Engine & Performance

Engine
2.0L Multijet II Turbo-Diesel
Not listed
Displacement
1956 cc
1,956 cc (2.0L)
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
60
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Diesel / Petrol
Engine Config
Not listed
2.0L Kryotec 4-Cylinder 16V DOHC Common Rail Turbo Diesel with Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT)
Drivetrain
Not listed
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Terrain Response Modes (Normal, Rough, Wet) & Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, City, Sport)
0-100
Not listed
10.2 sec (MT) / 9.8 sec (AT)
Top Speed
Not listed
190 km/h
Petrol Engine Option
Not listed
1.5L Hyperion Turbo GDi Petrol, 4-Cylinder

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Options
6-Speed Manual, 9-Speed Automatic
Not listed
Drivetrain
FWD (Manual), FWD or 4x4 (Automatic on higher variants)
Not listed
Transmission
Not listed
6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (Hyundai-sourced with Smart E-Shifter) (Diesel); Petrol offered with 6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic
Gears
Not listed
6
Paddles
Not listed
Yes (Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters on 6-Speed AT)
Hybrid
Not listed
None

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not listed
Steering Type
Electric, Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Not listed
Tyre Size
255/55 R18 (top variants)
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy Wheels
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length (mm)
4405
Not listed
Width (mm)
1818
Not listed
Height (mm)
1640
Not listed
Wheelbase (mm)
2636
Not listed
Ground Clearance (mm)
178
Not listed
Boot Space (Litres)
438
Not listed
Length
Not listed
4,668 mm (+63 mm over Harrier)
Width
Not listed
1,922 mm
Height
Not listed
1,795 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,741 mm (Land Rover-derived wheelbase)
Ground Clearance
Not listed
205 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
1,770 kg - 1,825 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
73L (all 3 rows up) / 420L (3rd row flat) / 827L (all rear seats folded flat)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
50 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
5.8 m

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6 (Driver, Passenger, Side, and Rear Side)
7 Airbags Standard on Accomplished (Dual front, front side thorax, full 3-row curtain, driver knee airbag) / 6 Airbags on lower trims
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The European-market Compass scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2017). That rating has since expired.
Bharat NCAP (2023): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.08/32) and 5 stars for children (44.54/49). Global NCAP also gave it 5 stars for adults and children in 2023.
ADAS
Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Level 2 ADAS (Tata Smart Drive with 12 Autonomous Features: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking AEB, Forward Collision Warning FCW, Rear Collision Warning RCW, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, High Beam Assist, Door Open Alert)
Drivetrain Safety
4x4 available on automatic top variants for genuine off-road traction
Not listed
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP with 17 Advanced Functions: Corner Stability Control, Off-Road ABS, Roll-Over Mitigation, Hill Hold & Hill Descent Control, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold)
Camera
Not listed
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Approach View & Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM in driver cluster)
TPMS
Not listed
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual wheel readouts)
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (2nd row outer seats & 3rd row seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
10.1-inch
12.3-inch High-Definition Floating Cinematic Touchscreen Infotainment System by Harman with Wireless Screen Mirroring
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.2-inch
Not listed
Sound System
9-speaker Alpine premium audio system with amplifier and subwoofer
Not listed
Connectivity
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Not listed
Sunroof
Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
Panoramic Voice-Assisted Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Multi-Color Mood Lighting
Digital Cluster
Not listed
10.25-inch Full Digital Customizable Color Instrument Cluster with Full-Screen Google Maps / Navigation Projection
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
Tata iRA 2.0 Connected Car Suite with 50+ Smart Features, Remote Engine Start with AC Pre-cool, E-Call SOS, Alexa Voice Integration in Hindi/English
Audio System
Not listed
JBL 10-Speaker Audiophile Sound System (4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters + 1 Subwoofer in Boot + 1 Front Center Speaker with Harman AudioworX DSP & 13 Sound Modes)
Seat Features
Not listed
6-Way Power Driver Seat with Memory (3 Slots) & Welcome Retract + 4-Way Power Co-Driver Seat with Boss Mode + Ventilated 1st Row & 2nd Row Captain Seats (in 6S) with Winged Comfort Headrests
Climate Control
Not listed
Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) with Roof-Mounted 2nd & 3rd Row AC Vents & Independent Fan Speed Controller
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling in Front & 2nd Row)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Not listed
Headlights
Not listed
Bi-LED Projector Headlamps with Full-Width Connecting Horizon LED Daytime Running Lightbar & Sequential Dynamic Turn Indicators
Tail Lights
Not listed
Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps with Signature Animation Sequence & Parametric Grille Accents
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function, Gesture-Controlled Powered Tailgate with Hands-Free Foot Sensor, Electronic E-Shifter Dial & Four-Spoke Backlit Steering Wheel with Illuminated Logo

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Exotica Red, Galaxy Blue, Techno Metallic Green, Brilliant Black, Pearl White, Silvery Moon, Grigio Magnesio Grey
Not listed
Standard Warranty
Standard Jeep India factory warranty, extendable via paid Jeep Extended Warranty program
3 Years / 1,00,000 km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,25,000 km)
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 15,000 km

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 302 mm)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 285 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard on all variants
Front Suspension
Not listed
Independent Lower Wishbone MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar (Land Rover D8 Pedigree)
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Semi-Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Springs (OMEGARC Architecture)
Wheel Type
Not listed
19-inch Dual-Tone Machined Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels with Aero Inserts
Tyre Size
Not listed
245/55 R19 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Full Size 16/17-inch Spare Wheel mounted under rear chassis

Choice

Versions
8 versions
30 versions
Price range
₹17.99 Lakh – ₹30.95 Lakh
₹13.4 Lakh – ₹26.3 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Diesel, manual

Sport MT₹17.99 Lakh Pure X Diesel MT₹17.95 Lakh Safari ₹4,010 less

Diesel, automatic

Longitude(O) AT₹25.7 Lakh Accomplished X+ 6-Seater Diesel AT₹25.7 Lakh Safari ₹10 less

Only the Safari sells a petrol, manual version: 8 versions, from ₹13.4 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Compass Sport MT against Safari Smart Diesel MT

CityCompassSafariGap
Mumbai₹21.02 Lakh₹17.44 LakhSafari ₹3.58 lakh less
Pune₹21.02 Lakh₹17.44 LakhSafari ₹3.58 lakh less
New Delhi₹20.75 Lakh₹17.22 LakhSafari ₹3.53 lakh less
Bengaluru₹21.62 Lakh₹17.95 LakhSafari ₹3.67 lakh less
Chennai₹21.82 Lakh₹18.11 LakhSafari ₹3.71 lakh less
Hyderabad₹21.84 Lakh₹18.14 LakhSafari ₹3.71 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Compass or the Safari?

The Safari, by ₹3.14 lakh on the versions compared here: Compass Sport MT at ₹17.99 Lakh against Safari Smart Diesel MT at ₹14.85 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹20.75 Lakh against ₹17.22 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Safari claims 16.3 kmpl against 14.9–17.1 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Compass: not tested in this form; the European-market Compass scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2017, since expired). The Safari: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2023. The Compass has 6 airbags and the Safari up to 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Compass Sport MT makes 170 bhp and 350 Nm and the Safari Smart Diesel MT makes 170 PS and 350 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Safari is 263 mm longer. Boot space is 438 litres in the Compass and 73 litres in the Safari.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹34,864 a month for the Compass and ₹28,929 for the Safari, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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