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 |
Force Gurkha vs Mahindra Scorpio N comparison
- VS
- Mahindra Scorpio N
- Z2 Diesel E (Diesel) 13.99 Lakh*
- Z4 Diesel E (Diesel) 15.85 Lakh*
- Top SellingZ6 Diesel (Diesel) 16.90 Lakh*
- Z4 Diesel AT (Diesel) 17.50 Lakh*
- Z4 Diesel E 4x4 (Diesel) 18.02 Lakh*
- Z8 Select Diesel (Diesel) 18.20 Lakh*
- Z6 Diesel AT (Diesel) 18.52 Lakh*
- Z8 Select Diesel AT (Diesel) 19.18 Lakh*
- Z8 Diesel (Diesel) 19.30 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition Diesel (Diesel) 19.71 Lakh*
- Z8T Diesel (Diesel) 20 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel (Diesel) 20.71 Lakh*
- Z8 Diesel AT (Diesel) 20.80 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition Diesel AT (Diesel) 21.12 Lakh*
- Z8L Diesel (Diesel) 21.32 Lakh*
- Z8L 6 Str Diesel (Diesel) 21.68 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 21.70 Lakh*
- Z8T Diesel AT (Diesel) 21.77 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel AT (Diesel) 22.12 Lakh*
- Z8T Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 22.38 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 22.70 Lakh*
- Z8L Diesel AT (Diesel) 22.77 Lakh*
- Z8L 6 Str Diesel AT (Diesel) 22.98 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition Diesel AT 4x4 (Diesel) 23.17 Lakh*
- Z8L Diesel 4x4 (Diesel) 23.41 Lakh*
- Z8T Diesel 4x4 AT (Diesel) 23.88 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition Diesel AT 4x4 (Diesel) 24.17 Lakh*
- Z8L Diesel 4x4 AT (Diesel) 24.95 Lakh*
- Z2 E (Petrol) 13.49 Lakh*
- Z4 E (Petrol) 15.44 Lakh*
- Z4 AT (Petrol) 17.02 Lakh*
- Z8 Select (Petrol) 17.25 Lakh*
- Z8 Select AT (Petrol) 18.68 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition (Petrol) 19.33 Lakh*
- Z8T (Petrol) 19.86 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition (Petrol) 20.33 Lakh*
- Z8 Carbon Edition AT (Petrol) 20.67 Lakh*
- Z8L (Petrol) 20.75 Lakh*
- Z8L 6 Str (Petrol) 21.14 Lakh*
- Z8T AT (Petrol) 21.23 Lakh*
- Z8L Carbon Edition AT (Petrol) 21.67 Lakh*
- Z8L AT (Petrol) 22.27 Lakh*
- Z8L 6 Str AT (Petrol) 22.45 Lakh*
Rs24.95 Lakh *
Basic Information
| 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 | Based on 87 Reviews | Based on 958 Reviews |
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Engine & 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 2.6L CRDi | mHawk (CRDi) |
| 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 | 2198 |
| No. of Cylinders 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 |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) Power dictates the performance of an engine. It's measured in horsepower (bhp) or metric horsepower (PS). More is better. ✕ | 138bhp@3200rpm | 172.45bhp@3500rpm |
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Fuel & Performance
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Mileage City (kmpl) | 9.5 | - |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | 12 | - |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | 15.42 |
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Front Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the front wheels to the car body. Reduces jerks over bad surfaces and affects handling. ✕ | Multi-link suspension | Double wishbone suspension |
| Rear Suspension The system of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connects the rear wheels to the car body. It impacts ride quality and stability. ✕ | Multi-link suspension | Multi-link, Solid Axle |
| Steering Type The mechanism by which the car's steering operates, such as manual, power-assisted, or electric. It affecting driving ease. ✕ | Hydraulic | Electric |
| Steering Column The shaft that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system to help maneouvre the car. ✕ | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt |
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Dimensions & Capacity
| Length (mm) The distance from a car's front tip to the farthest point in the back. ✕ | 3965 | 4662 |
| 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 ✕ | 1865 | 1917 |
| 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 ✕ | 2080 | 1857 |
| Ground Clearance Unladen (mm) The unladen ground clearance is the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest point of the car when the car is empty. More ground clearnace means when fully loaded your car won't scrape on tall speedbreakers, or broken roads. ✕ | 233 | - |
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Comfort & Convenience
| Power Steering Mechanism that reduces the effort needed to operate the steering wheel. Offered in various types, including hydraulic and electric. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control Automatically adjusts the car’s cabin temperature. Removes the need to manually adjust car AC temperature every now and then & offers a set it and forget it convenience. ✕ | - | 2 Zone |
| Accessory Power Outlet 12V power socket to power your appliances, like phones or tyre inflators. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Headrest Adjustable cushions on the top of the rear seats that provide head support for passengers. They increase the comfort and safety of passengers. ✕ | Yes | - |
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Interior
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | - | Yes |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | - | Yes |
| Glove Box 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 |
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Exterior
| Wheel | ||
| Headlight | ||
| Front Left Side | ||
| Available Colours | Red White Black Green Gurkha Colours | Everest White Stealth Black Valyrian Silver Deep Forest Midnight Black Scorpio N Colours |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
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Safety
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system that prevents a car's wheels from locking up during hard braking to maintain steering control. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking A system that locks or unlocks all of the car's doors simultaneously with the press of a button. A must-have feature in modern cars. ✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Locks Safety locks located on the car's rear doors that, when engaged, allows the doors to be opened only from the outside. The idea is to stop the door from opening unintentionally. ✕ | - | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm An alarm system that sounds when anyone tries to access the car forcibly or break into it. ✕ | Yes | - |
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ADAS
| Driver Attention Warning | - | Yes |
Advance Internet
| Navigation With Live Traffic | - | Yes |
| E-Call & I-Call | No | Yes |
| Over Speeding Alert | Yes | - |
Entertainment & Communication
| Radio AM/FM radio tuner for listening to broadcasts and music. Mainly used for listening to music and news when inside the car.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charging Charges phones wirelessly via a charging pad. Useful feature for users with a smartphone that supports wireless charging.✕ | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity Allows wireless connection of devices to the car’s stereo for calls or music.✕ | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen A touchscreen panel in the dashboard for controlling the car's features like music, navigation, and other car info.✕ | Yes | Yes |
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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
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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