Force Gurkha 5 Door vs Mahindra Thar

Should you buy Force Gurkha 5 Door or Mahindra Thar? 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. Force Gurkha 5 Door price starts at Rs 18 Lakh ex-showroom for Diesel (Diesel) and Mahindra Thar price starts Rs 11.50 Lakh ex-showroom for AX Opt Hard Top Diesel RWD (Diesel). Gurkha 5 Door has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Gurkha 5 Door has a mileage of 9.5 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Thar has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Gurkha 5 Door Vs Thar

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha 5 Door	Mahindra Thar
On Road Price	Rs.21,41,635^*	Rs.20,97,040^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	9 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2596	2184
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Force Gurkha 5 Door
Rs18 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Thar
Rs17.62 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha 5 Door
Diesel
18 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Thar
LX Hard Top Diesel AT
17.62 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Diesel	LX Hard Top Diesel AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.21,41,635^*	Rs.20,97,040^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.40,767/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.39,909/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.98,635	Rs.97,170
User Rating	4.4 Based on 21 Reviews	4.5 Based on 1348 Reviews
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Basic Information

Diesel

LX Hard Top Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.21,41,635^*

Rs.20,97,040^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.40,767/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.39,909/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.98,635

Rs.97,170

User Rating

4.4

Based on 21 Reviews

4.5

Based on 1348 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6 CR CD	mHawk 130 CRDe
Displacement (cc)	2596	2184
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138.08bhp@3200rpm	130.07bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	300Nm@1600-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5 Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	4WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6 CR CD

mHawk 130 CRDe

Displacement (cc)

2596

2184

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138.08bhp@3200rpm

130.07bhp@3750rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	9
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	10
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	57
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mileage City (kmpl)

9.5

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

63.5

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Hydraulic
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	6.3	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless All-Terrain
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Multi-link, Solid Axle

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4390	3985
Width (mm)	1865	1820
Height (mm)	2095	1844
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	226
Wheel Base (mm)	2825	2450
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1520
Grossweight (kg)	3125	-
Approach Angle	-	41.2°
Break Over Angle	-	26.2°
Departure Angle	-	36°
Seating Capacity	7	4
No. of Doors	5	3
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	50:50 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Best in class Legroom, Headroom and shoulder room	Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat, Lockable Glovebox, Utility hook in backrest of co-driver seat, Remote Keyless Entry, Dashboard Grab Handle for Front Passenger, Tool Kit Organiser, Illuminated Key Ring, Electrically Operated HVAC Controls, Tyre Direction Monitoring System
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Rear Reading Lamp

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Stylish and advanced digital instrument cluster	BlueSense App Connectivity, Washable Floor with Drain Plugs, Welded Tow Hooks in Front & Rear, Tow Hitch Protection, Optional Mechanical Locking Differential, Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differentia
Digital Cluster	Yes	Sami(Coloured)
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	No	4.2
Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Additional Features

Stylish and advanced digital instrument cluster

BlueSense App Connectivity, Washable Floor with Drain Plugs, Welded Tow Hooks in Front & Rear, Tow Hitch Protection, Optional Mechanical Locking Differential, Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differentia

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha 5 Door Colours	Everest WhiteRage RedGalaxy GreyDeep ForestDesert FuryNapoli Black+1 MoreThar Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Additional Features	Iconic Design - The Gurkha has a timeless appeal & Coanding road presence,First in segment Air intake snorket for fresh air supply and water wading,Full LED Headlamp - High intensity Force LED pro Edge Headlamps and DRLs	-
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Fender-mounted
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless All-Terrain
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha 5 Door Colours

Everest WhiteRage RedGalaxy GreyDeep ForestDesert Fury+1 MoreThar Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	2	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	-	4
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	-	4
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	7
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	4
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Force Gurkha 5 Door
- Capable and dependable off-road SUV
- Comfortable over bad roads
- Impressive road presence
Mahindra Thar
- Attention grabbing design. Looks macho and has stronger road presence than ever before.
- Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both.
- Design better suited for off-roading than before. Big improvements in departure angle, breakover angle and ground clearance.
- More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 7-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and navigation
- Good quality interior with better practicality than before. The Thar is now more family friendly.
- Improved noise vibration and harshness management. Doesn’t feel crude or outdated to drive anymore.
- More configurations: Fixed soft top, fixed hardtop or convertible soft top, available as a 6- or 4- seater

Force Gurkha 5 Door
- Poor cabin quality and ergonomics
- 2nd row seats are not comfortable
- Highway overtakes will take time
Mahindra Thar
- Stiff ride quality. Deals with bad roads well but sharp bumps can unsettle the cabin quite easily
- Old school ladder frame SUV and behaves like one. Loads of body roll even on mild curves
- Some cabin flaws: Rear windows aren’t openable, pedal box leaves no proper space to rest your left foot even in the automatic and thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
- It’s a heavily improved/polished version of a hardcore off-roader but not an alternative to more practical, comfortable, feature rich compact/sub compact SUVs

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Force Gurkha 5 Door and Mahindra Thar?

A ) Force Gurkha 5 Door price starts at ₹18 Lakh & Mahindra Thar price starts at ₹11.50 Lakh in New Delhi. Mahindra Thar is cheaper between these two cars.

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