Jeep Compass Petrol Or Diesel? Mileage & Running Cost Comparison

Jeep Compass Petrol Vs Diesel - Price Comparison

Let’s look at the latest ex-showroom prices of the Jeep Compass petrol and diesel to see what extra cost you’re paying for the Compass diesel over the Compass petrol.

With the automatic transmission, the ex-showroom price of the Compass diesel is Rs. 3.35 lakh higher than the petrol.

Jeep Compass Petrol Vs Diesel - Running Cost Calculation - May 2023

Now, let’s compare the per kilometre fuel cost you’ll incur with both engine options. For this, we’ll use the latest petrol and diesel prices in Delhi and the official mileage figures as a baseline.

With the automatic, the Jeep Compass diesel will save you Rs. 0.81 compared to the petrol automatic.

Kilometres To Breakeven With Jeep Compass Diesel

With the automatic, you’ll have to cover over 4.10 lakh km with the Compass diesel to recover the extra price you pay upfront over the Compass petrol.

Should You Buy Jeep Compass Petrol Or Diesel?

With a kilometre-to-breakeven figure of 4.12 lakh km, we do not recommend buying the Jeep Compass diesel, especially if you are trying to save money. However, it’s worth noting that only the diesel powertrain comes with the choice of 4-wheel-drive. Additionally, the Trackhawk variant of the Jeep Compass is only available with the diesel engine. In terms of automatic transmission, the petrol engine comes paired with a quick-shifting 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission while the diesel comes with a more reliable but less fuel efficient 9-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.

You can use our Fuel Cost Calculator to see how much any petrol, diesel or CNG car will cost to run based on the latest fuel price in your city.

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