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•23w

I am planning to buy a new SUV and am confused between the Jeep Compass (2026) and the new Renault Duster (2026).

•22w

The Jeep Compass (2026) is offered only with a diesel engine, while the new Renault Duster comes only with a petrol engine. So your choice really begins with the powertrain, depending on the kind of driving you do.

The Duster’s 1.3‑litre turbo‑petrol and 6‑speed automatic make it the better urban SUV. It’s smooth, refined, and quite efficient in stop-and-go traffic, while also capable on highways. For its price, it offers impressive comfort and a well‑rounded driving experience.

The Jeep car, on the other hand, has stronger off‑road credentials and feels more rugged overall. Its 2.0‑litre diesel engine paired with a 9‑speed automatic makes it a solid long‑distance cruiser, and its suspension handles rough roads with ease. The cabin quality and premium feel are clearly a notch above the Duster. However, the gearbox can feel a little lazy in city driving, and it’s not as nimble or responsive as the Duster at low speeds.

Do note that the Compass is significantly more expensive to buy and maintain, and its rear seat and boot aren’t the most spacious in this segment.

If your priorities are value, urban comfort, and practicality, the new Duster is the smarter choice. It’s roomy, easy to live with, and offers great bang for the buck. But if you’re willing to spend more for a tougher, more premium SUV that shines on highways and bad roads, the Compass still has strong appeal.

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•22w•

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•22w•

Hi,This was same question going on in my mind with the base model jeep compass and top model manual duster coz they almost in the same price bracket,I am still not able to decide which one to go with coz one is the 2.0 ltr JEEP and the other is solid turbo petrol and the cabin space is like the other even though Jeep is expensive to maintain but Really does its job and I am not sure what is the maintainance cost for duster sooo confused even noww.

•22w•

Mr Kurian go for jeep compass and experience the power and comfort , unmatched , I hv been using jeep compass and later updated to meridian since 6years, u will enjoy it . Manual is superb if u drive on highways a lot.

•21w•

You can’t compare 2.0 litres Jeep with 1.3 litre duster Once you drive 2.0 lit engine you cannot go with lower size

•22w•

There is no comparison between Jeep and duster.

•22w•

Hey no doubt jeep is king . It is at par with Mercedes and BMW. Driving experience is class above duster. Jeep is demonised because people wanted cheaper alternative but jeep is a bit expensive. But it is real comfort and beast. Look no further. My jeep compass for.last 7 years. No issues at all . Very safe like tank

•22w•

Don't think of buying Jeep. They have very bad service record.. my car which is just 5 yrs old is in workshop for repairs from 23rd Jan 2026 and they do not have required parts to repair it neither they are able to arrange it globally no commitment level everything is in air.. today we are on 12th April its almost 2 month and 20 days ..

•22w•

Hi I am first time buyer of car, I like SUV model, I want 7 seater kind of model, my thoughts to go with second hand car with less than 4-6 yrs used 2020 make onwards with less than 50000 km used However also don't know which one to go second hand or new car Want best mileage, decent in interior features, best in safety, And on Road driving experience Caution - Don't know to drive yet Budget Second hand car - 6-8L For new car - 10-15L Which car would be best ?! My thoughts Second hand models Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki - Ertika New cars Nissan Gravite, Renault Duster, Kia seltos, Tata Seirra

•22w•

Hi I am first time buyer of car, I like SUV model, I want 7 seater kind of model, my thoughts to go with second hand car with less than 4-6 yrs used 2020 make onwards with less than 50000 km used Want best mileage, decent in interior features, best in safety, Caution - Don't know to drive yet Budget Second hand car - 6-8L For new car - 10-15L Which car would be best ?! My thoughts Second hand models Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki - New cars Nissan Gravite, Renault Duster, Kia seltos, Tata Seirra

•22w•

Jeep compass is apart, no compare, in compact svu , duster is sub compact SVU. A jeep is a jeep that DNA

•22w•

Kindly suggest best suv for under 10lakhs budget

•22w•

Kindly suggest best suv for under 10lakhs budget on ooad price

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•2d

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