Force Gurkha vs Hyundai Kona Electric

Gurkha Vs Kona Electric

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Hyundai Kona Electric
On Road Price	Rs.19,94,940^*	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
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Kona Electric
Rs24.03 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Kona Electric
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24.03 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	Premium Dual Tone
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,94,940^*	Rs.25,23,859^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.37,982/month Get EMI Offers	No
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.96,829
User Rating	4.3 Based on 80 Reviews	4.4 Based on 59 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹0.87/km

Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

Premium Dual Tone

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,94,940^*

Rs.25,23,859^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.37,982/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.96,829

User Rating

4.3

Based on 80 Reviews

4.4

Based on 59 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹0.87/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	2596	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	19 h - AC - 2.8 kW (0-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	39.2
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	134.1bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	395Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	452 km
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	6 H 10 Min (7.2 kW AC)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	57 Mins (50 kW DC)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	1-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	6 H10 Min
Charging Options	Not applicable	2.8 kW AC \| 7.2 kW AC \| 50 kW DC
Charger Type	Not applicable	2.8 kW Wall Box Charger
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

2596

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Electric

Mileage City (kmpl)

9.5

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

63.5

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt & telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	4180
Width (mm)	1865	1800
Height (mm)	2080	1570
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2600
Front Tread (mm)	1547	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	-
Approach Angle	39°	-
Break Over Angle	28°	-
Departure Angle	37°	-
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	332
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	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
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	10-way power driver seat with lumbar support,Front seat adjustable headrest with sliding function,Button type shift-by-wire technology
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	-	4
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	-	ECO, ECO+, Comfort & Sport
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
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
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	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	Premium black interiors,Soft touch pad on dashboard,Inside door handles-metal paint,Metal pedals,Digital instrument cluster with supervision,IC light adjustment (rheostat),Seat back pockets,Electro chromic mirro,Rear ventilation duct (under front seats),Driver & passenger side vanity mirror with illumination,Sunglass holder,LED map lamps,Rear parcel tray
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha 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
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	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)	Body colored(Bumpers,Outside door mirrors,Outside door handles),Rear skid plate,Intermittent variable front wiper
Fog Lights	Front	Rear
Antenna	-	Micro
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha 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
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	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
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 Speeding Alert	Yes	-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	7
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
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 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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Questions & answers

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

A ) Force Gurkha price starts at ₹16.75 Lakh & Hyundai Kona Electric price starts at ₹23.84 Lakh in New Delhi. Hyundai Kona Electric is cheaper between these two cars.

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