Jeep Compass 2.0L Diesel vs Mahindra XUV500 2.2L Diesel - Price, Specs, Features Comparison
Which diesel mid-size SUV is better: Jeep Compass or Mahindra XUV500? We compare prices, dimensions, engine specs, mileage and performance to find out which car offers better value for money.

Compass 2020 Vs XUV500| Price Comparison - Which Is Cheaper?
COMPASS VS XUV500 | PRICE COMPARISON EX-SHOWROOM, DELHI |
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DIESEL MANUAL |
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Jeep Compass |
Mahindra XUV500 |
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Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Variants |
Price (in lakh) |
Sports Plus |
₹17.99 |
W5 |
₹13.20 |
Longitude |
₹19.40 |
W7 |
₹14.50 |
Longitude Plus |
₹20.30 |
W9 |
₹16.20 |
Limited Plus |
₹22.43 |
W11 (O) |
₹17.70 |
Limited Plus 4x4 |
₹24.21 |
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Jeep Compass prices start from Rs. 17.99 lakh and go up to Rs. 24.21 lakh for diesel manual powertrain. On the other hand, Mahindra XUV500 diesel manual prices start from Rs. 13.20 lakh and go up to Rs. 17.70 lakh. Entry-level price of Mahindra XUV500 is lower.
Compass 2020 vs XUV500 | Dimension Comparison - Which Is Bigger?
Jeep Compass is 4398mm long, 1818mm wide and 1657mm tall and rides on a wheelbase measuring 2636mm. Jeep Compass has a boot space of 438 litre. On the other hand, Mahindra XUV500 measures 4585mm in length, 1890mm in width and 1785mm in height. The wheelbase of Mahindra XUV500 is 2700mm and it has a boot space of 93 litres in 7-seat mode. We don’t have the exact boot space for the XUV in 5-seater mode.
A wider body normally results in better shoulder room inside the car while a higher roof makes it easier to get in and out of the car. A higher ground clearance makes it easier to go over tall speed breakers or drive on broken roads. The wheelbase is the distance between the centre of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase often results in more cabin space. A larger boot allows you to carry more luggage.
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COMPASS VS XUV500 | DIMENSION COMPARISON |
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Dimensions |
Jeep Compass |
Difference |
Mahindra XUV500 |
Length (mm) |
4398 |
187 |
4585 |
Width (mm) |
1818 |
72 |
1890 |
Height (mm) |
1657 |
128 |
1785 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2636 |
64 |
2700 |
Boot Space (litre) |
438 |
438 |
93 (7-seat) |
Ground Clearance(mm) |
178 |
22 |
200 |
Fuel Tank (litre) |
60 |
10 |
70 |
Dimension Review
- XUV500 is longer than Compass by 187mm.
- XUV500 is wider than Compass by 72mm.
- XUV500 is taller than Compass by 128mm.
- XUV500 has a longer wheelbase than Compass; by 64mm.
- Compass has 345 litres more boot space than XUV500. But it must be noted that the XUV is a 7-seater. We don’t have the exact boot space for the XUV in 5-seater mode.
- XUV500 rides higher than Compass. Its ground clearance is 22mm more.
In terms of dimensions, XUV500 occupies a larger area compared to Compass. So, if size is a measure of road presence for you, then XUV500 is a better car than Compass.
Compass 2020 vs XUV500 | Engine Specs Comparison - Which Is Better In Performance?
COMPASS VS XUV500 | ENGINE & POWERTRAIN OPTIONS |
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Jeep Compass |
Mahindra XUV500 |
1.4L Turbo Petrol Manual |
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1.4L Turbo Petrol Automatic |
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2.0L Diesel Manual |
2.2L Diesel Manual |
2.0L Diesel Automatic |
2.2L Diesel Automatic |
Detailed comparison of Compass and XUV500 Diesel powertrains is as follows.
COMPASS VS XUV500 | ENGINE COMPARISON |
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DIESEL MANUAL |
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Jeep Compass |
Mahindra XUV500 |
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Engine Type |
Diesel |
Diesel |
Displacement |
2.0L |
2.2L |
Maximum Power |
173PS @ 3750rpm |
155PS @ 3750rpm |
Peak Torque |
350Nm @ 1750-2500rpm |
360Nm @ 1750-2800rpm |
Transmission |
6-speed |
6-speed |
Claimed FE |
17.1kmpl |
15kmpl |
Compass 2.0L Diesel Manual Vs XUV500 2.2L Diesel Manual
Jeep Compass is powered by a 2.0L diesel engine that makes 173PS of maximum power and 350Nm of peak torque. It is available with a 6-speed manual transmission and returns a fuel efficiency of 17.1kmpl.
Mahindra XUV500 is powered by a 2.2L Diesel engine that makes 155PS of maximum power and 360Nm of peak torque. It is available with a 6-speed manual transmission and returns a fuel efficiency of 15kmpl.
Diesel Manual Engine Review
- Compass has a more powerful engine than XUV500.
- XUV500's engine produces more torque than Compass's.
- Compass Diesel manual is more fuel-efficient than the XUV500 manual.
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XUV500's engine offers more torque, so it is expected to offer better driveability compared to Compass's engine. If you're looking for a car with a lower running cost then Compass will be better since its engine is more fuel-efficient.
Compass 2020 Vs XUV500 | Feature Comparison - Which Is Better?
COMPASS VS XUV500 | FEATURE COMPARISON |
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TOP 5 FEATURES |
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Jeep Compass |
Mahindra XUV500 |
Bi-xenon HID Headlamps w/ LED DRL |
Projector Headlamps w/ LED DRL |
Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof |
Electric Sunroof w/ Anti Pinch |
R18 Alloy Wheels |
R18 Alloy Wheels |
8.4-inch Touchscreen |
7-inch Touchscreen w/ Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
Auto-Dimming IRVM |
6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat |
6 Airbags |
6 Airbags |
Top 5 features of Compass are Bi-xenon HID Headlamps w/ LED DRL, Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof, R18 Alloy Wheels, 8.4-inch Touchscreen and Auto-Dimming IRVM. Top 5 features of XUV500 are Projector Headlamps w/ LED DRL, Electric Sunroof w/ Anti Pinch, R18 Alloy Wheels, 7-inch Touchscreen w/ Android Auto & Apple CarPlay and 6-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat.
Is Jeep Compass Diesel Better Than Mahindra XUV500 Diesel?
Price of the base variant of Jeep Compass is Rs. 17.99 lakh and Mahindra XUV500 is Rs. 13.20 lakh (both ex-showroom). Entry-level price of Mahindra XUV500 is lower. So it is more affordable.
In terms of dimensions, XUV500 occupies a larger area compared to Compass. So, if the size is a measure of road presence for you, then XUV500 is a better car than Compass.
For diesel manual powertrain, XUV500's engine offers more torque, so it is expected to offer better driveability compared to Compass's engine. If you're looking for a car with a low running cost then Compass will be better since its engine is more fuel-efficient.