Jeep Compass vs Mahindra Thar ROXX - Which One Should You Buy

Jeep Compass vs Mahindra Thar ROXX Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Jeep Compass and Mahindra Thar ROXX Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.

The Jeep Compass comes in 13 variants. Engine options include Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹17.99 Lakh. The cheapest variant, 2.0 Sport, costs ₹17.99 Lakh, while the top-end variant, Track Edition AT 4X4, is priced at ₹30.70 Lakh. The Mahindra Thar ROXX comes in 21 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹12.39 Lakh. The cheapest variant, MX1 RWD, costs ₹12.39 Lakh, while the top-end variant, AX7L 4WD Diesel AT, is priced at ₹22.25 Lakh.

Specification	Jeep Compass	Mahindra Thar ROXX
Price	₹17.93 Lakh	₹12.25 Lakh
Engine	1956 cc 2.0 L Multijet II Diesel Diesel	1997 cc 2.0L mStallion Petrol
Mileage	17.1 kmpl	-
Transmission	6-Speed	6-Speed

Price

₹17.93 Lakh

₹12.25 Lakh

Engine

1956 cc 2.0 L Multijet II Diesel Diesel

1997 cc 2.0L mStallion Petrol

Mileage

17.1 kmpl

Transmission

6-Speed

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Jeep Compass

₹ 17.99 Lakh

Mahindra Thar ROXX

₹ 12.39 Lakh

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Jeep Compass

₹ 17.99 Lakh

Mahindra Thar ROXX

₹ 12.39 Lakh

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Pros & Cons

Jeep Compass

Powerful and capable 2.0L turbo-diesel engine
Rugged build quality with proven off-road ability
Premium, well-appointed interior
Excellent highway stability and ride comfort
Strong Euro NCAP safety rating
Iconic Jeep styling

Mahindra Thar ROXX

Iconic and rugged design with increased practicality from 5 doors.
Available with powerful petrol and diesel engine options.
Choice of manual and automatic transmissions.
Offered in both RWD and capable 4WD configurations.
Excellent 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating across all variants.
Feature-rich interior with large digital displays and premium amenities on higher variants.
Improved ride comfort and handling compared to the 3-door Thar.
Decent boot space for a vehicle of this type.
High ground clearance and strong off-road capabilities.

Engine and Performance

The Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport is powered by a 2.0 l multijet ii diesel engine producing a maximum power of 168bhp@3700-3800rpm and maximum torque of 350Nm@1750-2500rpm. The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD is powered by a 2.0l mstallion engine producing a maximum power of 160bhp@5000rpm and maximum torque of 330Nm@1500-3000rpm.

Feature	Jeep Compass (2.0 Sport)	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)
Max Power	168bhp@3700-3800rpm	160bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque	350Nm@1750-2500rpm	330Nm@1500-3000rpm
Displacement	1956 cc	1997 cc
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Drive Type	FWD	RWD

Engine and Performance

Max Power

168bhp@3700-3800rpm

160bhp@5000rpm

Max Torque

350Nm@1750-2500rpm

330Nm@1500-3000rpm

Displacement

1956 cc

1997 cc

No. of Cylinders

Drive Type

FWD

RWD

Fuel Specifications

The Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport runs on Diesel and delivers 17.1 kmpl.

Feature	Jeep Compass (2.0 Sport)	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)
Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Litres	-
Diesel Mileage Arai	17.1 kmpl	-
Emission Control System	-	BSVI 2.0
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

Fuel Specifications

The Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport runs on Diesel and delivers 17.1 kmpl.

Diesel Fuel Tank Capacity

60 Litres

Diesel Mileage Arai

17.1 kmpl

Emission Control System

BSVI 2.0

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Dimensions and Design

The Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport has a height of 1640 mm, length measures 4405 mm, width is 1818 mm. The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD has a height of 1923 mm, length measures 4428 mm, width is 1870 mm.

Feature	Jeep Compass (2.0 Sport)	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Height	1640 mm	1923 mm
Length	4405 mm	4428 mm
Wheelbase	2636 mm	2850 mm
Width	1818 mm	1870 mm

Dimensions and Design

The Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport has a height of 1640 mm, length measures 4405 mm, width is 1818 mm. The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD has a height of 1923 mm, length measures 4428 mm, width is 1870 mm.

Body Type

SUV

Height

1640 mm

1923 mm

Length

4405 mm

4428 mm

Wheelbase

2636 mm

2850 mm

Width

1818 mm

1870 mm

Interior Specifications

The Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport offers a boot space of 438 Litres.

Feature	Jeep Compass (2.0 Sport)	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)
Boot Space	438 Litres	-
No. of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	5

Interior Specifications

The Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport offers a boot space of 438 Litres.

Boot Space

438 Litres

No. of Doors

Seating Capacity

Wheels & Tires

The Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport offers wheel and tyre features such as Alloy Wheels. Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport runs on tyres sized 255/55 R17. Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD runs on tyres sized 255/65 R18.

Feature	Jeep Compass (2.0 Sport)	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)
Alloy Wheel Size Front	17 Inch	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear	17 Inch	-
Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size	255/55 R17	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless

Wheels & Tires

The Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport offers wheel and tyre features such as Alloy Wheels. Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport runs on tyres sized 255/55 R17. Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD runs on tyres sized 255/65 R18.

Alloy Wheel Size Front

17 Inch

Alloy Wheel Size Rear

17 Inch

Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

255/55 R17

255/65 R18

Tyre Type

Tubeless, Radial

Radial Tubeless

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

The Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport uses a MacPherson Strut suspension setup at the front and a Multi-link suspension at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Disc at the front and Disc at the rear. The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD uses a Double wishbone suspension setup at the front and a Multi link suspension at the back for balanced comfort and stability. Braking duties are handled by Ventilated Disc at the front and Drum at the rear.

Feature	Jeep Compass (2.0 Sport)	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)
Approach Angle	-	41.7
Departure Angle	-	36.1
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum

Suspension, Brakes & Steering

Approach Angle

41.7

Departure Angle

36.1

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Drum

Safety Features

The Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, Central Locking, and and many more. The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD comes equipped with safety features like Hill Assist, Driver Airbag, Side Airbag, Seat Belt Warning, Anti Lock Braking System Abs, and and many more.

Feature	Jeep Compass (2.0 Sport)	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)
360 View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Anti Lock Braking System Abs
Anti Theft Alarm		-
Anti Theft Device		-

Safety Features

360 View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti Lock Braking System Abs

Anti Theft Alarm

Anti Theft Device

Interior Features

The Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster. The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Feature	Jeep Compass (2.0 Sport)	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)
Additional Features	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play	SUNGLASS HOLDER
Digital Cluster
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Tachometer
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric

Interior Features

The Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster. The Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD includes interior features such as Tachometer and Digital Cluster.

Additional Features

Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play

SUNGLASS HOLDER

Digital Cluster

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Tachometer

Upholstery

Leatherette

Fabric

Comfort & Convenience

For comfort, the Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport offers Adjustable Headrest, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Rear Ac Vents, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, and and many more. For comfort, the Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD offers Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Rear Ac Vents, Power Steering, Air Conditioner, Heater, and and many more.

Feature	Jeep Compass (2.0 Sport)	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)
Accessory Power Outlet
Adjustable Headlamps		-
Adjustable Headrest		-
Air Conditioner
Air Quality Control	-

Comfort & Convenience

Accessory Power Outlet

Adjustable Headlamps

Adjustable Headrest

Air Conditioner

Air Quality Control

Infotainment Features

In terms of infotainment, the Jeep Compass 2.0 Sport offers Android Auto, Apple Carplay, Radio, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touchscreen, and and many more. In terms of infotainment, the Mahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD offers Radio, Bluetooth Connectivity, Touchscreen, Usb Ports, and Integrated Antenna.

Feature	Jeep Compass (2.0 Sport)	Mahindra Thar ROXX (MX1 RWD)
Android Auto
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Apple Carplay
Bluetooth Connectivity
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-

Infotainment Features

Android Auto

Antenna

Shark Fin

Apple Carplay

Bluetooth Connectivity

Connectivity

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

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