Force Gurkha vs Mahindra Scorpio N

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Mahindra Scorpio N? 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 15.95 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel) and Mahindra Scorpio N price starts Rs 13.49 Lakh ex-showroom for Z2 E (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Scorpio N has 2198 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 Scorpio N has a mileage of 15.94 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Gurkha Vs Scorpio N

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Mahindra Scorpio N
On Road Price	Rs.19,01,474^*	Rs.29,57,261^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2596	2198
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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2.6 Diesel
15.95 Lakh^*
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Z8L Diesel 4x4 AT
24.95 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	2.6 Diesel	Z8L Diesel 4x4 AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,01,474^*	Rs.29,57,261^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.36,196/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.57,729/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.90,744	Rs.1,25,436
User Rating	4.3 Based on 87 Reviews	4.5 Based on 960 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

2.6 Diesel

Z8L Diesel 4x4 AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,01,474^*

Rs.29,57,261^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.36,196/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.57,729/month

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Insurance

Rs.90,744

Rs.1,25,436

User Rating

4.3

Based on 87 Reviews

4.5

Based on 960 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	mHawk (CRDi)
Displacement (cc)	2596	2198
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	172.45bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	400Nm@1750-2750rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	4WD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

mHawk (CRDi)

Displacement (cc)

2596

2198

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

172.45bhp@3500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

320Nm@1400-2600rpm

400Nm@1750-2750rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Automatic

Gearbox

5-Speed

6-Speed

Drive Type

4WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	15.42
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	57
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	165

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	165
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	255/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	4662
Width (mm)	1865	1917
Height (mm)	2080	1857
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2750
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	460

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	2 Zone
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
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 more	- more
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
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 more	- more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Full
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	7
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Everest WhiteStealth BlackValyrian SilverDeep ForestMidnight BlackScorpio N 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
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
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) more	- more
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	255/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	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	-
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 and Passenger
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	3

Safety

ADAS
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	8
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	12
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	-

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
Mahindra Scorpio N
- Gets powerful turbo-petrol and diesel engines along with the option of four wheel drive.
- Looks rugged and has a commanding road presence.
- Offers good space for five people and their luggage.
- Its features list is a well-loaded balance of comfort, convenience and tech.

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Mahindra Scorpio N
- The third row is cramped with insufficient space for adults.
- Boot space is smaller than expected.
- Interior fit and finish should be better for the price.
- Ride quality isn’t as comfortable as its rivals. Stiff and bouncy especially with less load

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