With the Jeep Compass' launch, there is now another option available for buyers who are looking for a car that is powerful and can carry a family in comfort. Tata Hexa too has been a well sought after car in this segment.
Following is a comparison of the two cars based on specifications and the features they offer:
Power:-
Jeep Compass
The Jeep Compass is available with two powertrain options - a 1.4-litre 4-cylinder Multiar petrol engine that produces 160 bhp with peak torque of 250 Nm and 2.0-litre diesel engine that produces 173 bhp and 230 Nm torque. The engine is paired with a 6- speed manual transmission and an optional 7-speed automatic gearbox version will be there for the petrol variant. The car offers five driving modes – Auto, Snow, Sand, Mud and Rock.
Tata Hexa
Powering the base trim Hexa is the 2.2-litre Varicor engine, which was first seen on the Tata Safari Storme. It delivers 150 PS of power and 360 Nm of torque, but in this scenario, it is a lot smoother and refined. It is paired to a five-speed manual.
The other upper variants - XM and XT - come with a slightly more powerful 2.2-litre 156hp 400Nm Varicor400 diesel engine. This engine gets six-speed manual as well as automatic gearboxes.
The 6-speed manual gearbox version comes with four drive modes – Auto, Comfort, Dynamic and Rough Road. ‘Comfort’ is meant for city driving and focusses on delivering better fuel efficiency.
Looks:-
Jeep Compass
The front of the Jeep Compass sports a Seven-Slot Grille surround with chrome rings. The rear of this SUV also look beautiful and the LED tail lamps gel well with the design lines of this car. The designers of this car also have some Easter eggs for you to find like a Lizard below the front driver side windscreen wiper and a Loch Ness monster on the rear glass. There are Bi-Xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps and daytime running lamps on the Jeep Compass.
At 4395mm in length, the Jeep Compass is not a very long SUV but just the right size for Indian SUV lovers. At 1640mm the Compass is not that tall as well. So what the Jeep Compass is in reality, is a C-segment SUV. The SUV gets 16-inch steel alloy wheels and the top trims get 17-inch alloy wheels which provide a decent ground clearance of 178mm which helps the car to get a good off-road performance.
Tata Hexa
The new Hexa has visual similarities to the Tata Aria. That’s because the car is built on the same platform and has received the new ‘Impact’ styling. The honeycomb grill is accentuated by the chrome strip running under it. The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) are cleverly integrated with the fog lamps and the flared wheel arches with smoked projector headlamps give the car a strong stance. The Hexa gets ample cladding all around with sharper lines and chrome, giving it a more SUV-like feel as compared to an MPV.
Interestingly, the Hexa’s wheelbase is identical to the Aria but the car on a whole is longer, taller and wider. The rear end of the car has a large chrome strip which continues all the way to the outside rear view mirrors. The wrap around tail lamps has an OLED strip, giving the car a premium appearance.
Interiors:-
Jeep Compass
The interiors of the Jeep Compass are very plush and gets a 7-inch infotainment system that's touch sensitive and Ski-Grey McKinley Leather Upholstery with Ruby Red Stitching. There is also automatic climate control and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Support. The Jeep Compass is a 5-seater SUV and offers a good legroom for rear passengers.
Tata Hexa
The Hexa has a seven-seat layout as well as a six-seat configuration. The car has automatic climate control, ConnectNext infotainment system with touchscreen along with 10-speaker JBL sound system and an eight-way adjustable driver’s seat. It also offers conveniences like – a chill compartment storage sitting above the glovebox, steering-mounted controls for audio, telephony and cruise control and a total of 29 compartment spaces. There’s also customisable mood lighting that changes according to the drive mode selected.
Safety:-
Jeep Compass
With more than 50 safety and security features, the Jeep Compass have features like Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Dynamic Steering Torque (DST), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Adaptive Brake Lights, Panic Brake Assist and many more such features as standard across the range. The Compass Limited 4x4 is equipped with six airbags with dual stage passenger airbags.
Tata Hexa
Safety in the new Tata Hexa is covered by dual front airbags and ABS as standard on all trims. The Hexa XT gets six airbags, traction control and ESP.
Verdict
If we look at the price point then Tata Hexa outshines the Jeep Compass as the top end variant of the Hexa XT 4X4 is available at Rs 16.24 lakh (ex-showroom) and the top variant of Jeep Compass is priced at Rs 20.65 lakh and both the cars have quiet same features. But in overall safety and off-road performance Jeep Compass takes the lead as its 50 safety and security features makes it one of the safest car on the Indian roads. Tata Hexa is not the only rival of Jeep Compass in Indian Market, in this price segment Jeep Compass competes with the likes of Hyundai Creta and Mahindra XUV 500. Keep checking this space for updates on Jeep Compass vs Hyundai Creta.
Also Watch: First Drive Review of Jeep Compass
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