Force Gurkha vs Kia Carens

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Kia Carens? 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 Kia Carens price starts Rs 10.60 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Carens 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 Carens has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Gurkha Vs Carens

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Kia Carens
On Road Price	Rs.19,94,940^*	Rs.22,32,337^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	16.5 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2596	1493
Transmission	Manual	Manual

VS
×
Brand / Model
Variant
Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
View May Offers
VS
×
Brand / Model
Variant
Kia Carens
Rs19 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
View May Offers
×
Brand / Model
Variant

Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
View May Offers
VS
Kia Carens
Luxury Plus Diesel
19 Lakh^*
View May Offers

Hide Common Features

Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	Luxury Plus Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,94,940^*	Rs.22,32,337^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.37,982/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,449/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.69,120
User Rating	4.3 Based on 79 Reviews	4.4 Based on 466 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.3,854.2
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

Luxury Plus Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,94,940^*

Rs.22,32,337^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.37,982/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.43,449/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.69,120

User Rating

4.3

Based on 79 Reviews

4.4

Based on 466 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,854.2

Brochure

Download Brochure

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	CRDi VGT
Displacement (cc)	2596	1493
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	114.41bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	250Nm@1500-2750rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gearbox	5-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
View More

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

CRDi VGT

Displacement (cc)

2596

1493

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

114.41bhp@4000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	16.5
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	21
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	174
View More

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam
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)	-	174
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	16
View More

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	4540
Width (mm)	1865	1800
Height (mm)	2080	1708
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2780
Front Tread (mm)	1547	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	-
Approach Angle	39°	-
Break Over Angle	28°	-
Departure Angle	37°	-
Seating Capacity	4	7
Boot Space (Litres)	500	210
No. of Doors	3	5
View More

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	No
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
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	No
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Luggage Hook And Net	-	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	Power Windows (All Doors) with Switch Illumination, Umbrella Holder, 2nd Row Seat One Touch Easy Electric Tumble, Roof Flushed 2nd & 3rd Row Diffused AC Vents & 4 Stage Speed Control, Body Colored ORVMs, Easy Push Retractable Tray & Cup Holder, 2nd & 3rd Row Cup Holders with Cooling Function, Solar Glass - UV Cut, All windows auto up/down safety with Voice recognition, Auto Anti-glare (ECM) Inside Rear View Mirror with Kia Connect Controls, Walk-in Lever, Driving Rear View Monitor with button
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	-	No
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	No
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	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
View More

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme	D-Cut Steering Wheel with Carens Logo, Distinct Black High Gloss Dashboard with Techno Print, Opulent Two Tone Triton Navy and Beige Interiors, Premium Head Lining, Inside Door Handle Hyper Silver Metallic Paint, Luggage Board, Leatherette Wrapped Door Trims, Rear Doors Spot Lamp with Kia Logo Projection
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	-	64
View More

Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlMatte GraphiteImperial BlueGravity Gray+4 MoreCarens Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll MUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	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
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	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)	Body Colored Front & Rear Bumper, Wheel Arch and Side Moldings (black), Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grill with Chrome Surround Accents, Rear Bumper Garnish - Chrome Garnish with Diamond Knurling Pattern, Rear Skid Plate - ABP Color, Beltline - Chrome, Two Tone Side Door Garnish, Chrome Outside Door Handles, Roof Rail Metal Paint, Star Map LED DRLs, Crown Jewel LED Headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signal, Ice Cube LED Fog Lamps, Dual Tone Crystal Cut Alloys
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No
View More

Exterior

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense Red+4 MoreCarens Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

MUVAll MUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	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	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
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 Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star )	-	3
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star )	-	5
View More

Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
View More

Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Remote Vehicle Status Check

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
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	HD Touchscreen Navigation with Next Generation Kia Connect, Smart Pure Air Purifier with Virus and Bacteria Protection, Multiple Power Sockets with 5 C-Type Ports, BOSE Premium Sound System with 8 Speakers, Wireless Charger with Cooling Function
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
View More

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
Kia Carens
- Looks unique, in a good way.
- Good presence with generous exterior dimensions
- Lots of practical elements integrated into the cabin
- Available in 6- and 7-seater configurations
- Turbo-petrol and diesel engine options
- Automatic transmission option with both engines

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Kia Carens
- Missing some premium features
- Looks more like an MPV, than an SUV
- 16-inch wheels look small on the overall large side profile

Research more on Gurkha and Carens

Expert Reviews
Recent News
Must Read Articles

2021 Force Gurkha: First Drive Review
In an age where balance is key, can a focused off-roader maintain its niche?...
By NabeelSep 17, 2021
Continental UltraContact UC6 Tyre: 4000 Kilometre Review
The Carens’ new Continental tyres have gone through rigorous testing through the monsoon season...
By TarunOct 15, 2022
Continental UltraContact UC6 Tyre Review On Our Kia Carens
These tyres promise excellent grip on wet roads. Maharashtra monsoons are also in to help us get to ...
By TarunAug 27, 2022
Kia Carens 8000km Long-term Review: Camping In The Carens
We took Nightingale out camping, and it was a surprise!...
By NabeelJul 22, 2022

Over 2,900 Units Of The Force Gurkha To Be Purchased By The Indian Defence Forces
The Gurkhas will be put to use by the Indian Army and the Air Force...
By KartikMar 28, 2025
9 Cars Launched In 2024 That Broke The Trend Of Connected LEDs
While these models may not feature connected LED elements in their design, a handful of them offer a...
By CarDekhoNov 03, 2024
Could The Force Gurkha Get An Automatic Option Soon?
The choice of an automatic transmission option would easily charge a premium of over a lakh over the...
By DipanJun 21, 2024
Kia Carens Clavis vs Kia Carens: Exterior And Interior Design Differences Explained
The Kia Clavis is basically a heavily updated version of the Carens with more premium design touches...
By DipanMay 08, 2025
Maruti Ertiga And Toyota Innova Hycross Were The Most Sold MPVs In FY 2025
More than half the models in the segment saw positive sales figures, with the Eritga witnessing a gr...
By KartikApr 26, 2025
Car News That Mattered This Week (April 21- April 26): 1 Crash Test Rating, Price Hikes, Spy Shots And More
Last week saw Kia revealing the launch timeline for the new Carens, spyshots of multiple upcoming mo...
By KartikApr 26, 2025

Kia Carens vs Maruti XL6: Space And Practicality Compared
The Kia Carens is bigger and better than the Maruti XL6 in almost all departments on paper. But does it translate in the real-world when space and practicality are concerned?
By RohitApr 04, 2022

Videos of Force Gurkha and Kia Carens

18:12
Kia Carens Variants Explained In Hindi | Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, Luxury, Luxury Line
1 year ago74K Views
14:19
Kia Carens | First Drive Review | The Next Big Hit? | PowerDrift
1 year ago19.2K Views
11:43
All Kia Carens Details Here! Detailed Walkaround | CarDekho.com
3 years ago52K Views
15:43
Kia Carens 2023 Diesel iMT Detailed Review | Diesel MPV With A Clutchless Manual Transmission
1 year ago155.7K Views

Gurkha comparison with similar cars

VS
ForceGurkha
Rs.16.75 Lakh^*
Mahindra Thar
Rs.11.50 - 17.60 Lakh^*
Gurkha vs Thar
VS
ForceGurkha
Rs.16.75 Lakh^*
Mahindra Thar ROXX
Rs.12.99 - 23.09 Lakh^*
Gurkha vs Thar ROXX
VS
ForceGurkha
Rs.16.75 Lakh^*
Mahindra Scorpio
Rs.13.62 - 17.50 Lakh^*
Gurkha vs Scorpio
VS
ForceGurkha
Rs.16.75 Lakh^*
Mahindra Scorpio N
Rs.13.99 - 24.89 Lakh^*
Gurkha vs Scorpio N
VS
ForceGurkha
Rs.16.75 Lakh^*
Maruti Jimny
Rs.12.76 - 14.96 Lakh^*
Gurkha vs Jimny

Compare any two cars

Carens comparison with similar cars

VS
KiaCarens
Rs.10.60 - 19.70 Lakh^*
Maruti Ertiga
Rs.8.84 - 13.13 Lakh^*
Carens vs Ertiga
VS
KiaCarens
Rs.10.60 - 19.70 Lakh^*
Maruti XL6
Rs.11.84 - 14.87 Lakh^*
Carens vs XL6
VS
KiaCarens
Rs.10.60 - 19.70 Lakh^*
Hyundai Alcazar
Rs.14.99 - 21.70 Lakh^*
Carens vs Alcazar
VS
KiaCarens
Rs.10.60 - 19.70 Lakh^*
Mahindra XUV700
Rs.14.49 - 25.74 Lakh^*
Carens vs XUV700
VS
KiaCarens
Rs.10.60 - 19.70 Lakh^*
Kia Seltos
Rs.11.19 - 20.51 Lakh^*
Carens vs Seltos

Compare any two cars

Compare cars by Bodytype

Mahindra Scorpio N
Rs13.99 - 24.89 Lakh^*
Compare with
XUV700
Scorpio
Mahindra XUV700
Rs14.49 - 25.74 Lakh^*
Compare with
Scorpio N
Safari
Mahindra Thar ROXX
Rs12.99 - 23.09 Lakh^*
Compare with
Thar
Scorpio N
Hyundai Creta
Rs11.11 - 20.50 Lakh^*
Compare with
Seltos
Grand Vitara
Tata Punch
Rs6 - 10.32 Lakh^*
Compare with
Nexon
Exter
View All Suv Cars

Maruti Ertiga
Rs8.84 - 13.13 Lakh^*
Compare with
Rumion
XL6
Kia Carens
Rs10.60 - 19.70 Lakh^*
Compare with
Ertiga
XL6
MG Windsor EV
Rs14 - 17.50 Lakh^*
Compare with
Nexon EV
Punch EV
Toyota Innova Crysta
Rs19.99 - 26.82 Lakh^*
Compare with
Innova Hycross
XUV700
Toyota Innova Hycross
Rs19.94 - 32.58 Lakh^*
Compare with
Innova Crysta
XUV700
View All Muv Cars

Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Force Gurkha and Kia Carens?

A ) Force Gurkha price starts at ₹16.75 Lakh & Kia Carens price starts at ₹10.60 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.

FAQs

*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

Force Gurkha vs Kia Carens

Gurkha Vs Carens