Force Gurkha vs Kia Sonet

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Kia Sonet? 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 Sonet price starts Rs 8 Lakh ex-showroom for HTE (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Sonet has 1493 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Gurkha has a mileage of 9.5 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Sonet has a mileage of 24.1 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Gurkha Vs Sonet

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Kia Sonet
On Road Price	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.17,87,217^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2596	1493
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Kia Sonet
Rs15.60 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Kia Sonet
GTX Plus Diesel AT
15.60 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	GTX Plus Diesel AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.17,87,217^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.38,045/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.34,910/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.5,900
User Rating	4.3 Based on 80 Reviews	4.4 Based on 178 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

GTX Plus Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,98,940^*

Rs.17,87,217^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.38,045/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.34,910/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.5,900

User Rating

4.3

Based on 80 Reviews

4.4

Based on 178 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	1.5L CRDi VGT
Displacement (cc)	2596	1493
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	114bhp@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	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	6-Speed AT
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

1.5L CRDi VGT

Displacement (cc)

2596

1493

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

114bhp@4000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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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
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No
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

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	3995
Width (mm)	1865	1790
Height (mm)	2080	1642
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2500
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	385
No. of Doors	3	5
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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
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	No
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 Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
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	Assist Grips,Full Size DriverSeatback Pocket,Auto Light Control,Console Lamp (bulb type),Lower Full Size Seatback Pocket (passenger),passenger Seatback Pocket-Upper & Lower (full Size),All Door Power Windows with Illumination,Rear Door Sunshade Curtain, Eco Coating, Sunglass Holder, Rear parcel shelf, Cruise Control with Manual Speed Limit Assist, Auto antiglare (ECM) rear view mirror with Kia Connect controls
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	-	3
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	NORMAL\|ECO\|SPORTS
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	-	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	No
Additional Features	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme	Silver Painted Door Handles, Connected Infotainment & Cluster Design - Black High Gloss, Leatherette Wrapped Gear Knob, Leatherette wrapped Door armrest, LED Ambient Sound Lighting, All Black Interiors with Sporty White Inserts, Leatherette wrapped D-cut steering wheel with GT line logo, High gloss black finish AC vents garnish, Sporty Alloy Pedals, Sporty All Black Roof Lining
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense RedAurora Black PearlXclusive Matte GraphiteImperial BlueGlacier White Pearl With Aurora Black PearlGravity Gray+6 MoreSonet Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
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)	Silver Brake Caliper, Body Color Front & Rear bumper, Side Moulding - Black, Glossy Black Delta garnish, Body colour outside door handle, High Mount Stop Lamp, Crown Jewel LED headlamps, Star Map LED DRLs, Star Map LED Connected Tail Lamps, Sporty Crystal Cut Alloy Wheels, Xclusive Piano Black Outside mirror, Kia Signature Tiger nose grille with Knurled Premium Dark Metallic Surround, Sporty Aero Dynamic Front & Rear Skid Plates with Dark Metallic Accents, Dark Metallic Door garnish, Belt Line Chrome, Glossy Black Roof Rack, Sleek LED Fog lamps
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	215/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Glacier White PearlSparkling SilverClear WhitePewter OliveIntense Red+6 MoreSonet Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	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
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Traction Control	-	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	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Anti Theft Alarm

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Driver Attention Warning

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	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	-
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Inbuilt Assistant

Hinglish Voice Commands

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	4
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	HD Touchscreen Navigation with Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, AI Voice Recognition System, BOSE premium 7 speaker system with dynamic speed compensation, Bluetooth multi connection
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Subwoofer	-	1
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
Kia Sonet
- Looks better than before with a better lighting setup.
- Added features, borrowed from a segment above, make it one of the most loaded SUV in its segment.
- Most number of powertrain options in the segment, with 3 engines and 5 transmission options to choose from.
- One of the best all rounders in the segment.

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Kia Sonet
- Borrowing powertrains and features from a segment above has made it pretty expensive.
- Cabin insulation could have been better.
- Turbo-petrol engine option, in Sport mode, feels jerky to drive in traffic.
- Rear seats could have had better cushioning and better space

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