Force Gurkha vs Honda Elevate

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Honda Elevate? 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 price starts at Rs 16.75 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel) and Honda Elevate price starts Rs 11.91 Lakh ex-showroom for SV Reinforced (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Elevate has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Gurkha has a mileage of 9.5 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Elevate has a mileage of 16.92 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Gurkha Vs Elevate

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Honda Elevate
On Road Price	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.19,35,355^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2596	1498
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Rs16.73 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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ZX Black Edition CVT
16.73 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	ZX Black Edition CVT	1.0 Highline Plus AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.19,35,355^*	Rs.17,67,930^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.38,045/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.36,828/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.34,219/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.74,325	Rs.36,711
User Rating	4.3 Based on 82 Reviews	4.4 Based on 476 Reviews	4.3 Based on 242 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

ZX Black Edition CVT

1.0 Highline Plus AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,98,940^*

Rs.19,35,355^*

Rs.17,67,930^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.38,045/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.36,828/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.34,219/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.74,325

Rs.36,711

User Rating

4.3

Based on 82 Reviews

4.4

Based on 476 Reviews

4.3

Based on 242 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	i-VTEC	1.0L TSI
Displacement (cc)	2596	1498	999
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	119bhp@6600rpm	114bhp@5000-5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	145Nm@4300rpm	178Nm@1750-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	CVT	6-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

i-VTEC

1.0L TSI

Displacement (cc)

2596

1498

999

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

119bhp@6600rpm

114bhp@5000-5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	16.92	18.15
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	-	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled	-
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	5.2	5.5
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	215/55 R17	205/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	17	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	17	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear twist beam

Shock Absorbers Type

Telescopic Hydraulic Nitrogen Gas-filled

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	4312	4221
Width (mm)	1865	1790	1760
Height (mm)	2080	1650	1612
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	-	188
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2650	2651
Front Tread (mm)	1547	1540	1531
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	1540	1516
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1213	1220
Grossweight (kg)	-	1700	1650
Approach Angle	39°	-	-
Break Over Angle	28°	-	-
Departure Angle	37°	-	-
Seating Capacity	4	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	458	385
No. of Doors	3	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	-	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes	No
Cooled Glovebox	-	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes	No
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No	No
Rear Curtain	-	No	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	No	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	-	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme	Luxurious Brown & Black Two-Tone Colour Coordinated Interiors,Instrument Panel Assistant Side Garnish Finish-Dark Wood Finish,Display Audio Piano Black Surround Garnish,Soft Touch Leatherette Pads with Stitch on Dashboard & Door Lining,Soft Touch Door Lining Armrest Pad,Gun Metallic Garnish on Door Lining,Gun Metallic Surround Finish on AC Vents,Gun Metallic Garnish on Steering Wheel,Inside Door Handle Gun Metallic Paint,Front AC Vents Knob & Fan/ Temperature Control Knob Silver Paint,Tailgate Inside Lining Cover,Front Map Light	Premium dual tone interiors,High quality scratch-resistant dashboard,Amur Grey Satin and Glossy Black décor inserts,Chrome accent on air vents slider,Chrome accent on air vents frame,Driver side foot rest,Driver & Passenger side sunvisor with ticket holder,Foldable roof grab handles, front & Rear,LEDs for door panel switches,White ambient lights in dashboard,Rear parcel tray
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	7	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Platinum White PearlLunar Silver MetallicPlatinum White Pearl With Crystal Black PearlMeteor Grey MetallicGolden Brown MetallicObsidian Blue PearlPhoenix Orange Pearl With Crystal Black PearlRadiant Red Metallic With Crystal Black PearlCrystal Black PearlPhoenix Orange Pearl+6 MoreElevate 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	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	-
Sun Roof	-	Yes	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	No
LED Taillights	-	Yes	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)	Alpha-Bold Signature Grille with Chrome Upper Grille Moulding,Front Grille Mesh Gloss Black Painting Type,Front & Rear Bumper Silver Skid Garnish,Door Window Beltline Chrome Moulding,Door Lower Garnish Body Coloured,Outer Door Handles Chrome Finish,Body Coloured Door Mirrors,Black Sash Tape on B-Pillar	Signature Trapezoidal chrome wing, front,Chrome strip on grille - upper,Chrome strip on grille - lower,Front diffuser Silver painted,Muscular elevated bonnet with chiseled lines,Sharp dual shoulder lines,Functional roof rails,Silver,Side cladding, grained,Body coloured door mirrors housing with LED indicators,Body coloured door handles,Rear diffuser Silver painted,Signature Trapezoidal chrome wing, rear
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes	No
Fog Lights	Front	Front	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane	No
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic	Manual
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	215/55 R17	205/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Platinum White PearlLunar Silver MetallicPlatinum White Pearl With Crystal Black PearlMeteor Grey MetallicGolden Brown Metallic+6 MoreElevate 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	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	2	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	No	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	No	-
Curtain Airbag	-	No	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes	-
Road Departure Mitigation System	-	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes	-
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes	-
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ADAS

Lane Keep Assist

Road Departure Mitigation System

Adaptive Cruise Control

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	-	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-	-
Smartwatch App	-	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Google / Alexa Connectivity

Over Speeding Alert

Smartwatch App

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-	-
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10.25	10.09
Android Auto	No	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4	6
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Wireless App-Connect with Android AutoTM, Apple CarPlay,Sygic navigation,offline,Gaana,Audiobooks
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	4	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
Honda Elevate
- Simple, sophisticated design. Sure to age well.
- Classy interiors are high on quality and practicality.
- Ample legroom and headroom for rear seat occupants.
- Best in class boot space.

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Honda Elevate
- No diesel or Hybrid options.
- Lacks a few features versus rivals: panoramic sunroof, front seat ventilation, 360° camera

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