Force Gurkha 5 Door vs Volkswagen Virtus

Should you buy Force Gurkha 5 Door or Volkswagen Virtus? 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 17.27 Lakh ex-showroom for Diesel (Diesel) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 10.50 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). Gurkha 5 Door has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Virtus 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 Virtus has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Gurkha 5 Door Vs Virtus

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha 5 Door	Volkswagen Virtus
On Road Price	Rs.20,55,904^*	Rs.21,91,565^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2596	1498
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Force Gurkha 5 Door
Rs17.27 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
Rs19 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
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Force Gurkha 5 Door
Diesel
17.27 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Virtus
GT Plus Sport DSG
19 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Diesel	GT Plus Sport DSG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.20,55,904^*	Rs.21,91,565^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.39,123/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.42,356/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.95,818	Rs.82,676
User Rating	4.3 Based on 31 Reviews	4.5 Based on 449 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,780.2
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Diesel

GT Plus Sport DSG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.20,55,904^*

Rs.21,91,565^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.39,123/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.42,356/month

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Insurance

Rs.95,818

Rs.82,676

User Rating

4.3

Based on 31 Reviews

4.5

Based on 449 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,780.2

Brochure

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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	147.51bhp@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

147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.62
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	45
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	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 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18	16
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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	4561
Width (mm)	1865	1752
Height (mm)	2095	1507
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	145
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	179
Wheel Base (mm)	2825	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1496
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1269
Grossweight (kg)	3125	1685
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	521
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Best in class Legroom, Headroom and shoulder room	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Additional Features	Stylish and advanced digital instrument cluster	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	No	8
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Interior Lighting

Ambient light, Footwell Lamp

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha 5 Door Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black PearlReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreVirtus Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	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	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha 5 Door Colours

Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black Pearl+3 MoreVirtus Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	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 Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
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
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	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

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	Apps Store
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Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

SOS Button

RSA

Valet Mode

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10.09
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	8
Additional Features	-	Wireless Connect with Android Auto
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer	-	1
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
Volkswagen Virtus
- Sophisticated look: Classy, understated styling. Sporty GT variant on offer too
- Feature-loaded: 8-inch digital driver’s display, 10.1-inch touchscreen, ventilated seats, electric sunroof are among the highlights
- Great boot space: 521 litre boot is segment leading. 60:40 split rear seats bumps up practicality
- Strong engine options: 1- and 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines promise excitement

Force Gurkha 5 Door
- Poor cabin quality and ergonomics
- 2nd row seats are not comfortable
- Highway overtakes will take time
Volkswagen Virtus
- Less rear seat space: Lack of width and strong seat contouring means the Virtus is best used as a four seater
- Limited powertrains: No diesel of hybrid engine options. City offers a strong hybrid powertrain.

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