Audi RS Q8 vs Force Gurkha

Should you buy Audi RS Q8 or Force Gurkha? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi RS Q8 price starts at Rs 2.49 Cr ex-showroom for Performance (Petrol) and Force Gurkha price starts Rs 16.75 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel). RS Q8 has 3998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the RS Q8 has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Gurkha has a mileage of 9.5 kmpl (Diesel top model).

RS Q8 Vs Gurkha

Key Highlights	Audi RS Q8	Force Gurkha
On Road Price	Rs.2,86,32,427^*	Rs.19,98,940^*
Mileage (city)	-	9.5 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	3998	2596
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Audi RS Q8
Rs2.49 Cr^*
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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Audi RS Q8
Performance
2.49 Cr^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Performance	2.6 Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.2,86,32,427^*	Rs.19,98,940^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.5,44,992/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.38,045/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.9,89,427	Rs.93,815
User Rating	4.5 Based on 2 Reviews	4.3 Based on 82 Reviews
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Basic Information

Performance

2.6 Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.2,86,32,427^*

Rs.19,98,940^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.5,44,992/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.38,045/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.9,89,427

Rs.93,815

User Rating

4.5

Based on 2 Reviews

4.3

Based on 82 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	V8 Engine	FM 2.6L CRDi
Displacement (cc)	3998	2596
No. of Cylinders	88 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	632bhp	138bhp@3200rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	850Nm	320Nm@1400-2600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	-	5-Speed
Drive Type	-	4WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

V8 Engine

FM 2.6L CRDi

Displacement (cc)

3998

2596

No. of Cylinders

88 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

632bhp

138bhp@3200rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	9.5
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	12
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	9	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	63.5
Emission Norm Compliance	-	BS VI 2.0
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Hydraulic
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.65
Front Brake Type	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Drum
0-100kmph (Seconds)	3.6 s	-
Tyre Size	-	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	-	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Hydraulic

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	-	3965
Width (mm)	-	1865
Height (mm)	-	2080
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	233
Wheel Base (mm)	-	2400
Front Tread (mm)	-	1547
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1490
Approach Angle	-	39°
Break Over Angle	-	28°
Departure Angle	-	37°
Seating Capacity	5	4
Boot Space (Litres)	-	500
No. of Doors	-	3
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Yes	Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front Door
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	-	Front
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	-	HVAC,Multi Direction AC Vents,Dual USB Socket On Dashboard,Dual USB Socket For Rear Passenger,,Variable Speed Intermittent Wiper, Independent Entry & Exit
Massage Seats	Front	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front Only	-
Heated Seats	Front Only	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front & Rear	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

4 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Rear Seat Headrest

Adjustable

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	Ambient light	-
Additional Features	-	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Daytona Grey Pearl EffectMythos Black MetallicWaitomo Blue MetallicAscari Blue MetallicSakhir Gold MetallicChilli Red MettalicGlacier White MetallicSatellite Silver Metallic+3 MoreRS Q8 Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel, Gurkha branding (Chrome Finish),4x4x4 badging (Chrome Finish)
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	-	Front
Boot Opening	Powered	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	-	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	-	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Daytona Grey Pearl EffectMythos Black MetallicWaitomo Blue MetallicAscari Blue MetallicSakhir Gold Metallic+3 MoreRS Q8 Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	-	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	9
Connectivity	Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	-	4
Rear Entertainment System	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	USB cable mirroring
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Audi RS Q8
- Sharp exterior styling looks aggressive and commands good road presence
- Sportier interior retains the standard Q8's luxury
- Explosive performance makes it a superb highway machine
- For a sporty car with big 23-inch wheels, the ride quality is surprisingly good
- Supercar-like handling and braking performance
Force Gurkha
- Looks intimidating on the road
- Off-road capability
- Now offers creature comforts like touchscreen, power windows and USB chargers
- Ride comfort over bad roads
- Commanding driving position

Audi RS Q8
- Parking sensors are highly sensitive in traffic
- Touchscreen for AC control is tough to use on the go
Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability

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