Force Gurkha vs Hyundai Kona Electric

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Hyundai Kona Electric? 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 15.10 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel) and Hyundai Kona Electric price starts Rs 23.84 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Electric).

Gurkha Vs Kona Electric

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Hyundai Kona Electric
Price	Rs.18,01,298^*	Rs.25,23,859^*
Range (km)	-	452
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	39.2
Charging Time	-	19 h - AC - 2.8 kW (0-100%)

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Force Gurkha
Rs15.10 Lakh^*
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Rs24.03 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
15.10 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Kona Electric
Premium Dual Tone
24.03 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	Premium Dual Tone
On Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.18,01,298^*	Rs.25,23,859^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.34,288/month Get EMI offers	Rs.48,047/month Get EMI offers
Insurance	Rs.87,452 Gurkha Insurance	Rs.96,829 Kona Insurance
User Rating	4.3 Based on 63 Reviews	4.3 Based on 54 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost Running cost per km measures the expense of driving your EV per kilometer. Running Cost/Km = (Battery Capacity of EV * Per Unit Electricity Cost ) / Range on full charge.	-	₹ 0.87/km
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Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

Premium Dual Tone

On Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.18,01,298^*

Rs.25,23,859^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.34,288/month

Get EMI offers

Rs.48,047/month

Get EMI offers

Insurance

Rs.87,452
Gurkha Insurance

Rs.96,829
Kona Insurance

User Rating

4.3

Based on 63 Reviews

4.3

Based on 54 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

Running cost per km measures the expense of driving your EV per kilometer. Running Cost/Km = (Battery Capacity of EV * Per Unit Electricity Cost ) / Range on full charge.

₹ 0.87/km

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines	FM 2.6 CR CD	-
Displacement (cc) The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)	2596	-
No Of Cylinder ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.	44 Cylinder Cars	-
Fast Charging Fast charging typically refers to direct current (DC) charging from an EV charge station, and is generally quicker than AC charging. Not all fast chargers are equal, though, and this depends on their rated output.	No	Yes
Charging Time	-	19 h - AC - 2.8 kW (0-100%)
Battery Capacity	-	39.2 kWh
Motor Type	-	Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better.	89.84bhp@3200rpm	134.10bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm) The load-carrying ability of an engine, measured in Newton-metres (Nm) or pound-foot (lb-ft). More is better.	250Nm@1400-2400rpm	395Nm
Valves Per Cylinder Valves let air and fuel into the cylinders of a combustion engine. More valves typically make more power and are more efficient.	4	-
Range	-	452 km
Battery Warranty A battery warranty is a guarantee offered by the battery manufacturer or seller that the battery will perform as expected for a certain period of time or number of cycles. Battery warranties typically cover defects in materials and workmanship	-	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type Small lead-acid batteries are typically used by internal combustion engines for start-up and to power the vehicle's electronics, while lithium-ion battery packs are typically used in electric vehicles.	-	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time ( A.C) The time taken to charge batteries from mains power or alternating current (AC) source. Mains power is typically slower than DC charging.	-	6 H 10 Min (7.2 kW AC)
Charging Time (D.C) The time taken for a DC Fast Charger to charge your car. DC or Direct Current chargers recharge electric vehicles faster than AC chargers	-	57 Mins (50 kW DC)
Charging Port	-	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gear Box	5-Speed	1-Speed
Mild Hybrid	No	-
Drive Type	4WD	2WD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	-	6 H10 Min
Charging Options	-	2.8 kW AC \| 7.2 kW AC \| 50 kW DC
Charger Type	-	2.8 kW Wall Box Charger
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Engine type in car refers to the type of engine that powers the vehicle. There are many different types of car engines, but the most common are petrol (gasoline) and diesel engines

FM 2.6 CR CD

Displacement (cc)

The displacement of an engine is the total volume of all of the cylinders in the engine. Measured in cubic centimetres (cc)

2596

No Of Cylinder

ICE engines have one or more cylinders. More cylinders typically mean more smoothness and more power, but it also means more moving parts and less fuel efficiency.

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Fast charging typically refers to direct current (DC) charging from an EV charge station, and is generally quicker than AC charging. Not all fast chargers are equal, though, and this depends on their rated output.

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Fuel Tank Capacity	63 (Litres)	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Electric

Fuel Tank Capacity

63 (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Independent double wishbone with coil spring	McPherson strut type
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with Pan hard rod & Coil Spring	Multi - link
Steering Type	power	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Tyre Size	245/70 R16	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size	16	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Independent double wishbone with coil spring

McPherson strut type

Rear Suspension

Multi-link with Pan hard rod & Coil Spring

Multi - link

Steering Type

power

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt & telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.	4116	4180
Width (mm) The width of a car is the horizontal distance between the two outermost points of the car, typically measured at the widest point of the car, such as the wheel wells or the rearview mirrors	1812	1800
Height (mm) The height of a car is the vertical distance between the ground and the highest point of the car. It can decide how much space a car has along with it's body type and is also critical in determining it's ability to fit in smaller garages or parking spaces	2075	1570
Wheel Base (mm) Distance from the centre of the front wheel to the centre of the rear wheel. A longer wheelbase is better for stability and also allows more passenger space on the inside.	2400	2600
Kerb Weight (kg) It is the weight of just a car, including fluids such as engine oil, coolant and brake fluid, combined with a fuel tank that is filled to 90 percent capacity.	2050	1420
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	560	332
No. of Doors	3	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Cup Holders Front	Yes	-
Cup Holders Rear	-	Yes
Heated Seats Front	-	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Voice Command	-	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	Yes
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	10-way power driver seat with lumbar support,Rear seat center headrest,Smart electric sunroof,Button type shift-by-wire technology,Electric parking brake with auto hold,Paddle shifters for adjustable regenerative braking,FATC with auto defogger,Electro chromic mirror,Rear ventilation duct (under front seats),Driver & passenger side vanity mirror with illumination,Sunglass holder,LED map lamps,LED room lamp,Intermittent variable front wiper,Rear parcel tray,Headlamps Auto-levelling function
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	-	4
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	-	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Windows Front

Power Windows Rear

Automatic Climate Control

Interior
Tachometer A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.	Yes	-
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	-
Leather Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Compartment It refers to a storage compartment built into the dashboard of a vehicle on the passenger's side. It is used to store vehicle documents, and first aid kit among others.	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock Refers to a display that shows the current time in a digital (numerical) format.	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	Yes
Additional Features	Door Trims with Dark Grey Theme,Floor console with Bottle holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery with Dark Grey Theme,Total Cabin space 3900 L	Premium black interiors,Soft touch pad on dashboard,Inside door handles-metal paint,Metal pedals,Digital instrument cluster with supervision,Seat back pockets
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Interior

Tachometer

A tachometer shows how fast the engine is running, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). In a manual car, it helps the driver know when to shift gears.

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colors	RedWhiteOrangeGreengreyGurkha Colors	Fiery Red with Abyss BlackTitan Grey With Abyss BlackAtlas WhiteAtlas White With Abyss BlackAbyss BlackKona Colors
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front Front fog lights are lights placed near the lower half of a car's front bumper. They are designed to improve visibility in bad weather conditions such as fog or heavy rains.	Yes	-
Fog Lights Rear Rear fog lights are lights placed near the lower half of a car's rear bumper. Unlike front fog lights, rear fog lights are designed to ensure cars driving behind you can see you better in bad weather conditions such as fog or heavy rains.	-	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Power-adjustable exterior rear view mirror is a type of outside rear view mirror that can be adjusted electrically by the driver using a switch or buttons.	-	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror It refers to a vehicle's mirrors opening and closing at the touch of a button.	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper It is a single wiper used to clear the rear windshield of dust and water. It can be used by itself or with a washer that sprays water.	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer It is the sprayer/water dispenser located near the rear windshield that works with the rear wiper to clean the glass.	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger Rear window defoggers use heat to increase the temperature of the rear windshield to clear any fogging up of the glass caused by weather conditions.	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels Refers to lightweight wheels made of metals such as aluminium. Available in multiple designs, they are used to enhance the look of a vehicle.	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler A rear spoiler is used to increase downforce on the rear end of the vehicle. In most cars however, they're used simply for looks.	-	Yes
Sun Roof A sunroof is a glass panel on the roof of the vehicle. It can either be just over the front seats or extend further backward towards the rear.	-	Yes
Moon Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators It refers to an additional turn indicator located on the outside mirror of a vehicle. It warns both oncoming and following traffic.	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps Cornering headlamps either refer to headlights that turn slightly with your steering input or a secondary light within the headlight cluster that switches on when your steering is turned. Like cornering fog lamps, this feature improves visibility while turning.	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail Roof rails are parts attached to a car's roof that can either enhance a car's styling or be used to carry luggage carriers. Not all roof rails are designed to take loads and if they are, they have strict weight limits.	-	Yes
Lighting	LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)	-
Heated Wing Mirror Heated wing mirrors can also be called mirror defoggers. As the name says, using heat, the outside rear view mirrors can be cleared from fogging up during cold/rainy weather, improving rearward visibility and safety.	-	Yes
LED DRLs LED daytime running lights (DRL) are not to be confused with headlights. The intended purpose is to help other road users see your vehicle better while adding to the car's style.	Yes	Yes
LED Headlights Refers to the use of LED lighting in the main headlamp. LEDs provide a bright white beam, making night driving safer.	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights Refers to the use of LED lighting in the taillamps.	-	Yes
Additional Features	Air Intake snorkel	LED positioning lamps,Body colored Bumpers,Body colored Outside door mirrors,Body colored Outside door handles,Rear skid plate,Sporty roof rails,Rear spoiler with HMSL,R17 alloy wheels
Tyre Size	245/70 R16	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size	16	-
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Exterior

Available Colors

RedWhiteOrangeGreengreyGurkha Colors

Fiery Red with Abyss BlackTitan Grey With Abyss BlackAtlas WhiteAtlas White With Abyss BlackAbyss BlackKona Colors

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlights

Safety
Anti Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
No Of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Front	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Auto
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	-	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	-	Yes
EBD	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	-	Yes
Advance Safety Features	Water Wading capacity 700, Gradeability 35 Degree - 4X4 Mode	Rear camera with dynamic guidelines, Curtain Airbags,Headlamp escort function,Rear defogger with timer,Virtual engine sound system,Electronic dual shell horn,Burglar alarm
Rear Camera	-	Yes
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti Lock Braking System

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

No Of Airbags

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated2DINAudio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Size	7	7
Connectivity	,Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,	Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Number Of Speaker	4	4
Additional Features	-	17.77cm touchscreen display,Front tweeters
Subwoofer	0	-
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Pros and 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 Kona Electric

Claimed range of 452km as per ARAI. Even if the real world range drops by a big margin, there’s enough for a week’s worth of commuting
3 year/unlimited km warranty on the car & 8 year/1,60,000km warranty for the battery pack
Feature loaded electric car. Gets goodies like LED projector headlamps, powered driver seat, heated and cooled front seats, sunroof, 8-inch touchscreen, 6 airbags, traction control & a lot more
Super smooth drive experience. Immediate acceleration, nearly noise free driving and easy to understand driving behaviour make it a good purchase for first time electric vehicle buyers
Multiple charging options - DC fast charge, level 2 AC wallbox charger & level 1 portable charger
Low running cost. Hyundai claims overall operational cost, including services, is 1/5th of an equivalent petrol car

Force Gurkha

No automatic on offer
Cabin feels dated
Rear seats get lap belts
High-speed stability

Hyundai Kona Electric

Average cabin space. Not comparable to a similarly priced petrol/diesel SUV like the Jeep Compass or Hyundai Tucson
Average boot space is on par with sub-10 lakh Rupee hatchbacks
Limited traveling charge options. You will depend on availability of fast charge stations or have to use the portable charger that takes several hours for a full charge
Lacks the road presence and size of a price rival like the Compass or Tucson

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Which car is cheaper between Force Gurkha and Hyundai Kona Electric?

Force Gurkha price starts at Rs 15.10 Lakh & Hyundai Kona Electric price starts at Rs 23.84 Lakh in New Delhi. Force Gurkha is cheaper between these two cars.

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