Tata Safari vs Jeep Compass

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Safari and Jeep Compass. The Tata Safari price is Rs. 13.29 Lakh and Jeep Compass price is Rs. 17.93 Lakh. The Tata Safari is available in 1498 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Jeep Compass is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

Safari Smart 1.5 Turbo Hyperion Petrol MT vs Compass Sport 2.0 Diesel Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Safari	Compass
Price	Rs. 13.29 Lakh	Rs. 17.93 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1498 cc	1956 cc
Power	168 bhp	172 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Tata Safari

Smart 1.5 Turbo Hyperion Petrol MT

Rs. 13.29 Lakh

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Jeep Compass

Sport 2.0 Diesel

Rs. 17.93 Lakh

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Tata Safari

Smart 1.5 Turbo Hyperion Petrol MT

Jeep Compass

Sport 2.0 Diesel

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0 Multijet II
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 5000 rpm	172 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	280 Nm @ 1750-3500 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration		0-100 km/h in 11.98 seconds (claimed)
Mileage		User Reported: 15 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti-Roll Bar	McPherson Strut with Lower Control Arm
Rear Suspension	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Multi Link Suspension with Strut Assembly
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 2 spokes	Power assisted (Hydraulic) steering
Tyres	Off-road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.7
Front Tyres	235 / 65 R17	225 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres	235 / 65 R17	225 / 60 R17
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts	Pretensioning with Load Limiter (All)
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Perimetric alarm system
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR)
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Doorpads & Rear Bumpers
Brake Disc Wiping
Multi-collision Brake
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Skid Plate	Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Seat Belt	Front
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Pillars)	Manual (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles	Front (Foldable with Hooks) & Rear (Foldable)
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver
Acoustic Windshield
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Creep Function
Terrain Modes
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Charging Ports	1 x 12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access
Noise Levels
Dashcam

Lighting

Charge Port Status Light
Headlights	LED Projector	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	Halogen
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Connected LED
Fog Lights	Halogen - Front
Stop Lamp
Sequential Turn Indicators
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Switch Controlled Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Co-Driver Only
Ambient Interior Lighting
Welcome and Goodbye Animation
Illuminated Logo	Steering Wheel
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Ride Height Adjustment
Brake Sway Control

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Painted
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Front One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade
Rear Windshield Blind
Side Window Blinds
Soft-close Door
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Manual Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen		8.4" Touch-screen Display
Audio System		4 Speakers
Speed Dependent Volume
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity		Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Voice Assistant
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Type A & Type C Wired Connectivity	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger
3-D Sound

Seats & Upholstery

Comfort Headrest
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
Ventilated Seat Type
Interior	Single Tone (Ash Grey)	Dual Tone (Black and Grey)
Wrappings
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Anti Theft Immobilisation
Vehicle Tracking Via App
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
Phone app
Location Based Services
Check Vehicle Status via App
Live Location Sharing
Service Reminder Via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility
Home-to-Car Connectivity

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	7" Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Tyre Position Display
Trip Meter	2 Trips	2 Trips Electronic
Outside Temperature Gauge
Eco-Drive Illumination
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Frost White	Techno Metallic Green
	Royal Blue	Galaxy Blue
	Pure Grey	Brilliant Black
	Daytona Grey	Exotica Red
		Grigio Magnesio grey
		Pearl White
		Silvery Moon

Used Cars in India

626 Used Safari

Rs. 1 Lakhonwards

755 Used Compass

Rs. 4.77 Lakhonwards

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Safari vs Compass Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Tata Safari and Jeep Compass?

Tata Safari price is Rs. 13.29 Lakh and Jeep Compass price is Rs. 17.93 Lakh. Hence Tata Safari is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Safari compared to Compass?

For the Smart 1.5 Turbo Hyperion Petrol MT variant, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Safari produces 168 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 280 Nm @ 1750-3500 rpm of torque. For the Sport 2.0 Diesel variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Compass produces 172 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque.

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Tata Safari vs Jeep Compass

Length Width Height	4668 mm * 1922 mm * 1795 mm	4405 mm * 1818 mm * 1640 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2741	2636

Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	60

Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna	Whip Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking		Remote
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Bottle Holder in Doors	All Doors
Cup Holders		Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Crawl Control
Welded Tow Hooks
Brake Locking Differential