Force Gurkha vs Hyundai Verna

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Hyundai Verna? 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 Verna price starts Rs 11.07 Lakh ex-showroom for EX (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Verna has 1497 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 Verna has a mileage of 20.6 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Gurkha Vs Verna

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Hyundai Verna
On Road Price	Rs.19,94,940^*	Rs.20,22,666^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	12.6 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2596	1482
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Verna
Rs17.55 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Hyundai Verna
SX Opt Turbo DCT DT
17.55 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	SX Opt Turbo DCT DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,94,940^*	Rs.20,22,666^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.37,982/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.38,795/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.67,335
User Rating	4.3 Based on 79 Reviews	4.6 Based on 544 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.3,313
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

SX Opt Turbo DCT DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,94,940^*

Rs.20,22,666^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.37,982/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.38,795/month

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Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.67,335

User Rating

4.3

Based on 79 Reviews

4.6

Based on 544 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,313

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol
Displacement (cc)	2596	1482
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	157.57bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	253Nm@1500-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	7-Speed DCT
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

1.5L Turbo GDi Petrol

Displacement (cc)

2596

1482

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

157.57bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	12.6
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	18.89
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	20.6
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	210
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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 & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	210
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	-	40.80
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	-	08.49
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	-	5.65
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	-	26.45
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	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

Gas Type

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Electric

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	4535
Width (mm)	1865	1765
Height (mm)	2080	1475
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2670
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	528
No. of Doors	3	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality 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 Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
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 & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Rear Curtain	-	Yes
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	Drive mode select
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
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

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	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(ECM with telematics switches),Interior color theme (Sporty black interiors with red accents),Door trim and crashpad-soft touch finish,Front & rear door map pockets,Seat back pocket (Driver),Seat back pocket (Passenger),Metal finish (Inside door handles,Parking lever tip),Ambient light (dashboard & door trims),front map lamp,Metal pedals
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Fiery Red Dual ToneFiery RedTyphoon SilverStarry NightAtlas WhiteAtlas White With Abyss BlackTitan GreyTellurian BrownAbyss Black+4 MoreVerna Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	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
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Headlamps	-	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)	Horizon LED positioning lamp,Parametric connected LED tail lamps,Black chrome parametric radiator grille,Window belt line satin chrome,Outside door mirrors(Body colored),Outside door handles (Satin chrome),Red front brake calipers,Intermittent variable front wiper
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	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Fiery Red Dual ToneFiery RedTyphoon SilverStarry NightAtlas White+4 MoreVerna Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	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	-
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
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Anti Theft Alarm

No. of Airbags

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

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	10.25
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	8
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	Bose premium sound 8 speaker system
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Bluelink
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 Verna
- Attention to detail, specifically with the interior
- Impressive features like eight-speaker Bose sound system, 64-colour ambient lights and powered driver seat
- Effortless performance with the 160PS turbo-petrol engine
- Large boot space

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Hyundai Verna
- Looks are polarising
- Performance is quick, but not exciting

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Questions & answers

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

A ) Force Gurkha price starts at ₹16.75 Lakh & Hyundai Verna price starts at ₹11.07 Lakh in New Delhi. Hyundai Verna is cheaper between these two cars.

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