Force Gurkha vs Hyundai Exter

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Hyundai Exter? 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 Hyundai Exter price starts Rs 6 Lakh ex-showroom for EX (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Exter has 1197 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 Exter has a mileage of 27.1 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Gurkha Vs Exter

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Hyundai Exter
On Road Price	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.12,22,350^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2596	1197
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Exter
Rs10.51 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Exter
SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT
10.51 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.12,22,350^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.38,045/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.24,146/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.45,243
User Rating	4.3 Based on 82 Reviews	4.6 Based on 1160 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

SX Opt Connect Knight DT AMT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,98,940^*

Rs.12,22,350^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.38,045/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.24,146/month

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Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.45,243

User Rating

4.3

Based on 82 Reviews

4.6

Based on 1160 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	1.2 l Kappa
Displacement (cc)	2596	1197
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	81.8bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	113.8Nm@4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	5 Speed AMT
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

1.2 l Kappa

Displacement (cc)

2596

1197

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

81.8bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.2
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	37
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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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	-	Gas Type
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	175/65 R15
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	15
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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

Gas Type

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	3815
Width (mm)	1865	1710
Height (mm)	2080	1631
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2450
Front Tread (mm)	1547	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	-
Approach Angle	39°	-
Break Over Angle	28°	-
Departure Angle	37°	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	391
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	-
No. of Doors	3	5
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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
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	Bench Folding
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	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	Eco coating,Rear parcel tray,Battery saver & AMS
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	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

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme	Inside rear view mirror(Telematics switches (SOS, RSA & Bluelink),Interior garnish with 3D pattern,Painted black AC vents,Black theme interiors with red accents & stitching,Sporty metal pedals,Metal scuff plate,Footwell lighting(Red),Floor mats,Leatherette Steering wheel,Gear knob,Chrome finish(Gear knob),Chrome finish(Parking lever tip),Metal finish inside door handles,Digital cluster(Digital cluster with colour TFT MID, Multiple regional UI language)
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Additional Features

Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme

Inside rear view mirror(Telematics switches (SOS, RSA & Bluelink),Interior garnish with 3D pattern,Painted black AC vents,Black theme interiors with red accents & stitching,Sporty metal pedals,Metal scuff plate,Footwell lighting(Red),Floor mats,Leatherette Steering wheel,Gear knob,Chrome finish(Gear knob),Chrome finish(Parking lever tip),Metal finish inside door handles,Digital cluster(Digital cluster with colour TFT MID, Multiple regional UI language)

Exterior
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Shadow Grey With Abyss Black RoofFiery RedKhaki Dual ToneStarry NightShadow GreyCosmic Dual ToneAtlas WhiteRanger KhakiTitan GreyCosmic Blue+7 MoreExter Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	-	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)	Black painted radiator grille,Exclusive Knight emblem,Front & rear skid plate(Black),Black painted roof rails,Black painted rear spoiler ,Black painted C pillar garnish,Black painted rear garnish,Body colored(Bumpers),Body colored(Outside door mirrors,Outside door handles),Knight exclusive(Front red bumper insert,Tailgate red insert,Black painted side sill garnish),Red front brake calipers,A pillar black out tape,B pillar & window line black out tape,Front & rear mudguard
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	175/65 R15
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Shadow Grey With Abyss Black RoofFiery RedKhaki Dual ToneStarry NightShadow Grey+7 MoreExter Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	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	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	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 Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

SOS Button

RSA

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	8
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	-
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	Infotainment system(Multiple regional UI language),Infotainment system(Ambient sounds of nature)
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Bluelink
Speakers	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
Hyundai Exter
- Rugged SUV-like looks
- High seating and tall windows offer good driving confidence
- Excellent feature list with exclusives like a dashcam and sunroof
- Effortless drive experience with the AMT
- 6 airbags are offered as standard

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Hyundai Exter
- Looks are polarising
- Drive lacks excitement and a turbo-petrol engine option
- Safety rating remains to be seen

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