Force Gurkha 5 Door vs Volkswagen Taigun

Should you buy Force Gurkha 5 Door or Volkswagen Taigun? 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 Volkswagen Taigun price starts Rs 11.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 Comfortline (Petrol). Gurkha 5 Door has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Taigun has 1498 cc (Petrol 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 Taigun has a mileage of 19.87 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Gurkha 5 Door Vs Taigun

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha 5 Door	Volkswagen Taigun
On Road Price	Rs.21,45,635^*	Rs.22,61,213^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2596	1498
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Force Gurkha 5 Door
Rs18 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
Rs19.83 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha 5 Door
Diesel
18 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Taigun
1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
19.83 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Diesel	1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.21,45,635^*	Rs.22,61,213^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.40,831/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,702/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.98,635	Rs.48,920
User Rating	4.3 Based on 26 Reviews	4.3 Based on 242 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Diesel

1.5 GT Plus Sports DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.21,45,635^*

Rs.22,61,213^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.40,831/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.43,702/month

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Insurance

Rs.98,635

Rs.48,920

User Rating

4.3

Based on 26 Reviews

4.3

Based on 242 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6 CR CD	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	2596	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138.08bhp@3200rpm	147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5 Speed	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6 CR CD

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

2596

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138.08bhp@3200rpm

147.94bhp@5000-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.01
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	50
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	6.3	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4390	4221
Width (mm)	1865	1760
Height (mm)	2095	1612
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	188
Wheel Base (mm)	2825	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1531
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1516
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1314
Grossweight (kg)	3125	1700
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	385
No. of Doors	5	-
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	No	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Additional Features	Best in class Legroom, Headroom and shoulder room	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	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	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Additional Features	Stylish and advanced digital instrument cluster	Black leatherette seat upholstery with Red stitching,Black headliner,New Glossy black dashboard decor,Sport Steering wheel with Red stitching,Embroidered GT logo on front seat back rest,Black styled grab handles, sunvisor,Alu pedals
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	No	-
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Additional Features

Stylish and advanced digital instrument cluster

Black leatherette seat upholstery with Red stitching,Black headliner,New Glossy black dashboard decor,Sport Steering wheel with Red stitching,Embroidered GT logo on front seat back rest,Black styled grab handles, sunvisor,Alu pedals

Exterior
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha 5 Door Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex SilverCarban Steel GreyCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreTaigun Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	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	Black glossy front grille, Signature Trapezoidal wing and diffuser,Darkened LED head lamps,Carbon Steel Grey roof,Red GT branding on the grille, fender and rear,Black roof rails, door mirror housing and window bar,Dark Chrome door handles,R17 ‘Cassino’ black alloy wheels,Red painted brake calipers in front,Black fender badges,Rear Signature Trapezoidal wing and diffuser in Black
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	-
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha 5 Door Colours

Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex Silver+3 MoreTaigun 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	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver and Passenger
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Touchscreen Size	9	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Speakers	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
Volkswagen Taigun
- Classy Volkswagen family SUV look
- Punchy and refined 1.5-litre TSi engine
- Impressive infotainment experience
- Fun to drive
- Automatic transmission with both engine options.

Force Gurkha 5 Door
- Poor cabin quality and ergonomics
- 2nd row seats are not comfortable
- Highway overtakes will take time
Volkswagen Taigun
- Sitting three people at the back is a squeeze
- Fit and finish levels are not as good as the Vento
- GT Line gets less features as compared to the Highline
- No diesel engine option

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