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 15.10 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel) and Kia Carens price starts Rs 10.45 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 - (Diesel top model)> and the Carens has a mileage of 21.0 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Gurkha Vs Carens

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Kia Carens
Price	Rs.18,01,298^*	Rs.22,84,442^*
Mileage (city)	-	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2596	1493
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Force Gurkha
Rs15.10 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
Rs19.45 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
15.10 Lakh^*
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Kia Carens
X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR
19.45 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR
On Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.18,01,298^*	Rs.22,84,442^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.34,288/month Get EMI offers	Rs.44,382/month Get EMI offers
Insurance	Rs.87,452 Gurkha Insurance	Rs.70,180 Carens Insurance
User Rating	4.3 Based on 63 Reviews	4.4 Based on 311 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.3,854
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Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

X-Line Diesel AT 6 STR

On Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.18,01,298^*

Rs.22,84,442^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.34,288/month

Get EMI offers

Rs.44,382/month

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Insurance

Rs.87,452
Gurkha Insurance

Rs.70,180
Carens Insurance

User Rating

4.3

Based on 63 Reviews

4.4

Based on 311 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.3,854

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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	1.5L CRDi VGT
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	1493
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	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	-
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	114.41bhp@4000rpm
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	250Nm@1500-2750rpm
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	4
Fuel Supply System Responsible for delivering fuel from the fuel tank into your internal combustion engine (ICE). More sophisticated systems give you better mileage.✕	-	CRDi
Turbo Charger A device that forces more air into an internal combustion engine. More air can burn more fuel and make more power. Turbochargers utilise exhaust gas energy to make more power.✕	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed AT
Mild Hybrid	No	-
Drive Type	4WD	2WD
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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

1.5L CRDi VGT

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

1493

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	Diesel
Mileage (ARAI)	-	21.0 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	63 (Litres)	45 (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	174
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mileage (ARAI)

21.0 kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

63 (Litres)

45 (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Independent double wishbone with coil spring	McPherson Strut with coil spring
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with Pan hard rod & Coil Spring	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
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
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	174
Tyre Size	245/70 R16	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size	16	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front	-	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear	-	16
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Independent double wishbone with coil spring

McPherson Strut with coil spring

Rear Suspension

Multi-link with Pan hard rod & Coil Spring

Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring

Steering Type

power

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back.✕	4116	4540
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	1708
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	2780
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	-
Seating Capacity	4	6
Boot Space (Litres)	560	530
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
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Cup Holders Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders Rear	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	-	Front & Rear Door
Voice Command	-	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	-	3
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	-	Normal/Eco/ Sport
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	-	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Rear
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	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	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
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,Total Cabin space 3900 L	Opulent Two-tone Triton Navy and Beige Interiors, Dark Metal Paint Dashboard, Console Lamp (Bulb Type) with Sunglass Case, Passenger Seat Back Multi Pockets, Driving Rear View Monitor, Under Seat Tray (Sliding Type),
Digital Cluster	-	Full
Digital Cluster Size	-	10.25 Inch
Upholstery	-	Leatherette
Ambient Light Colour	-	64
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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.✕

Fabric Upholstery

Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior
Available Colors	RedWhiteOrangeGreengreyGurkha Colors	Intense Red Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverAurora Black PearlImperial BlueGravity Gray+1 MoreCarens Colors
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	MUVAll MUV 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	-
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
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror Manually adjustable exterior rear view mirrors refer to stick-like controls inside the car that are used to adjust the angle of the exterior rear view mirrors.✕	-	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror It refers to a vehicle's mirrors opening and closing at the touch of a button. ✕	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper It refers to a water/moisture sensor that automatically starts the wiper when it rains or water is splashed onto the car's windshield. It is a feature that aids both convenience and safety.✕	-	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 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
Wheel Covers	-	No
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
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
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
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	-
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)	-
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
LED Fog Lamps Refers to the use of LED lighting in the fog lamp. A fog lamp is placed low on the bumper to help illuminate the road and surrounding area enhancing safety in foggy/rainy conditions. ✕	-	Yes
Additional Features	Air Intake snorkel	High Mount Stop Lamp, 3rd Row 50:50 Split Seats with Reclining and Full Flat Folding, Kia Signature Tiger Nose Grille with Black High Glossy Surround Accents,
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	-	Manual
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Tyre Size	245/70 R16	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size	16	-
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Exterior

Available Colors

RedWhiteOrangeGreengreyGurkha Colors

Intense Red Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverAurora Black PearlImperial Blue+1 MoreCarens Colors

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

MUVAll MUV Cars

Adjustable Headlights

Safety
Anti Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No Of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Front	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	-	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control	-	Yes
Advance Safety Features	Water Wading capacity 700, Gradeability 35 Degree - 4X4 Mode	-
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti Lock Braking System

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door Locks

ADAS
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes

ADAS

Adaptive Cruise Control

Advance Internet
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Navigation With Live Traffic

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

Google / Alexa Connectivity

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	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Size	7	10.25 Inch
Connectivity	,Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,	Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Number Of Speaker	4	8
Rear Entertainment System	-	Yes
Usb Ports	-	5 USB Type C
Subwoofer	0	-
Touch Screen Rear	-	Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size	-	10.1
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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

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

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Questions & Answers

Which car is cheaper between Force Gurkha and Kia Carens?

Force Gurkha price starts at Rs 15.10 Lakh & Kia Carens price starts at Rs 10.45 Lakh in New Delhi. Kia Carens is cheaper between these two cars.

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