The drivetrain is the Compass's entire opening argument: a 1,956 cc Multijet II diesel producing 170 PS and 350 Nm, offered with a 6-speed manual or a 9-speed automatic — a gear count nothing else in this band approaches. The claimed 17.1 kmpl runs 14% above the segment median, unusual for a car with this much torque, and at 9.4 PS per lakh it delivers more power per rupee than the MG Hector Plus (8.2) or Creta N Line (8.4). For buyers who log serious highway distance, this combination of torque, ratios and efficiency remains genuinely unmatched at the entry price.
The drivetrain is the Compass's entire opening argument: a 1,956 cc Multijet II diesel producing 170 PS and 350 Nm, offered with a 6-speed manual or a 9-speed automatic — a gear count nothing else in this band approaches. The claimed 17.1 kmpl runs 14% above the segment median, unusual for a car with this much torque, and at 9.4 PS per lakh it delivers more power per rupee than the MG Hector Plus (8.2) or Creta N Line (8.4). For buyers who log serious highway distance, this combination of torque, ratios and efficiency remains genuinely unmatched at the entry price.
The rest of the story needs eyes open. The range stretches from ₹17.99 lakh to ₹30.7 lakh across 13 variants — a ₹12.7 lakh spread in which the same engine appears throughout, so you are paying the upper trims for equipment and drive hardware, not more performance. The 4,405 mm body carries a 438-litre boot and 178 mm of listed clearance, and the sheet shows a dual-pane sunroof, full LED lighting and rain-sensing wipers — but no ADAS, a real omission when the cheaper Hector Plus and Creta N Line both list it. Ranked 54th on entry price among 144 segment SUVs, it is a driver's pick with a thin gadget case.
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Sport | Diesel | 6-Speed Manual | ₹17.99 Lakh |
| 2.0 Longitude Opt AT | Diesel | 9-Speed AT Automatic | ₹23.38 Lakh |
| Trail Edition | Diesel | 6 Speed Manual | ₹23.66 Lakh |
| 2.0 Limited Opt | Diesel | 6-Speed Manual | ₹24.58 Lakh |
| 2.0 Longitude Opt | Diesel | 6 Speed Manual | ₹25.45 Lakh |
| Trail Edition AT | Diesel | 9-Speed AT Automatic | ₹25.52 Lakh |
| 2.0 Model S Opt | Diesel | 6-Speed Manual | ₹26.45 Lakh |
| 2.0 Limited Opt FWD AT | Diesel | 9-Speed AT Automatic | ₹26.65 Lakh |
| Track Edition | Diesel | 6-Speed Manual | ₹26.7 Lakh |
| 2.0 Model S Opt FWD AT | Diesel | 9-Speed AT Automatic | ₹28.51 Lakh |
| Track Edition AT | Diesel | 9-Speed AT Automatic | ₹28.76 Lakh |
| 2.0 Model S Opt 4x4 AT | Diesel | 9-Speed AT Automatic | ₹30.45 Lakh |
| Track Edition AT 4X4 | Diesel | 9-Speed AT Automatic | ₹30.7 Lakh |
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1956 cc · 170 PS @ 3700-3800 rpm · 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 9-Speed AT AT / 6 Speed MT · ARAI 17.1 kmpl · BS VI 2.0
Length: 4405 mm · Width: 1818 mm · Height: 1640 mm · Wheelbase: 2636 mm · Ground clearance: 178 mm · Boot space: 438 litres · Fuel tank: 60 litres
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Anti-Theft Alarm, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Rear Camera: With Guidedlines.
Around 10,000-15,000 km / 12 months (indicative)
European-brand diesel upkeep runs higher than mass-market rivals — budget roughly ₹10,000-15,000 a year scheduled, and keep highway runs regular for DPF health (indicative)
First-year comprehensive spans roughly ₹55,000-95,000 across the wide ₹17.99-30.7 lakh range (indicative)
At the claimed 17.1 kmpl, diesel works out near ₹5.5-6/km — the 60-litre tank covers roughly 1,000 km on paper (indicative)
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Compass vs MG Hector Plus: From ₹17.49 lakh with 7 seats and ADAS, claiming 13.79 kmpl — more family, less driver, worse fuel economy. See the MG Hector Plus.
Compass vs Force Gurkha 5 Door: ₹17.27 lakh for a snorkel-equipped ladder-frame 7-seater at 9.5 kmpl claimed — harder-core off-road, far cruder on-road. See the Force Gurkha 5 Door.
Compass vs Hyundai Creta N Line: From ₹19.03 lakh — 160 PS turbo-petrol, DCT, ADAS and 18.2 kmpl claimed; the modern-tech counterpoint to the Compass diesel. See the Hyundai Creta N Line.
Compass vs Force Gurkha: From ₹15.95 lakh — the 3-door off-road tool claiming 9.5 kmpl, for buyers whose priorities are terrain-first. See the Force Gurkha.
The Compass remains the honest driver's SUV of this band, and the diesel-plus-9AT is the specification to have — the manual saves money but wastes the drivetrain's character. The trap is the top of the range: past roughly ₹25 lakh you are deep in ₹12.7 lakh-spread territory where larger SUVs and better-equipped rivals crowd in, and the missing ADAS becomes harder to excuse. Buy in the lower-middle of the 13 variants with the automatic, and you get the hardware that makes this car special at the price where it is still a bargain.
₹17.99 lakh to ₹30.7 lakh (ex-showroom) across 13 variants, all powered by the 170 PS/350 Nm 2.0 Multijet diesel.
The claimed 17.1 kmpl is 14% above the segment median — strong for a 170 PS SUV. Highway-biased driving is where it gets closest to the claim.
The 9-speed automatic. It suits the 350 Nm torque delivery, makes city driving effortless, and holds value better at resale.
The sheet lists no ADAS on the Compass — a notable gap given the Hector Plus and Creta N Line both offer it at similar or lower prices.
The upper variants add equipment and drive hardware rather than power — every trim uses the same 170 PS diesel. Value is strongest in the lower-middle of the range.
It handles a family's weekend luggage comfortably, but it trails the Hector Plus's 587-litre listed figure if outright cargo room is your priority.