Force Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar ROXX

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Mahindra Thar ROXX? 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 Thar ROXX price starts Rs 12.39 Lakh ex-showroom for MX1 RWD (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Thar ROXX has 2184 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 Thar ROXX has a mileage of 15.2 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Gurkha Vs Thar ROXX

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Mahindra Thar ROXX
On Road Price	Rs.19,01,474^*	Rs.27,06,705^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2596	2184
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
15.95 Lakh^*
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Mahindra Thar ROXX
AX7L 4WD Diesel AT
22.82 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	2.6 Diesel	AX7L 4WD Diesel AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,01,474^*	Rs.27,06,705^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.36,196/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.52,751/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.90,744	Rs.1,17,203
User Rating	4.3 Based on 87 Reviews	4.6 Based on 579 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

2.6 Diesel

AX7L 4WD Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,01,474^*

Rs.27,06,705^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.36,196/month

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Rs.52,751/month

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Insurance

Rs.90,744

Rs.1,17,203

User Rating

4.3

Based on 87 Reviews

4.6

Based on 579 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	2.2L mHawk
Displacement (cc)	2596	2184
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	172bhp@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 AT
Drive Type	4WD	4WD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

2.2L mHawk

Displacement (cc)

2596

2184

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

172bhp@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 AT

Drive Type

4WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	15.2
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	57
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	255/60 R19
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	4428
Width (mm)	1865	1870
Height (mm)	2080	1923
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2850
Front Tread (mm)	1547	1580
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	1580
Approach Angle	39°	41.7°
Break Over Angle	28°	-
Departure Angle	37°	36.1°
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	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
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
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
Drive Modes	-	No
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	No
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height only
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Footwell Lamp
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	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Everest WhiteStealth BlackNebula BlueBattleship GrayDeep ForestTango RedBurnt SiennaCitrine Yellow+3 MoreThar ROXX Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	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
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	255/60 R19
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	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	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	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10.25
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	6
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring more	Wireless Android Auto AndApple CarPlay\| 9-speaker custom-tuned Harman Kardon Sound system more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos	-	Yes

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 Thar ROXX
- Old-school boxy SUV styling grabs attention and has more road presence than similarly priced SUVs
- Both engines options deliver punchy performance and good driveability even with a full passenger load
- Rich features list: Panoramic sunroof, Harman Kardon audio, powered driver seat, ventilated front seats, and ADAS
- 5/5 start safety rating from Bharat NCAP. Base model is strong on safety too
- Very capable off-road. 4x4 option gives you absolute freedom to explore but even the rear-wheel drive is very capable

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Mahindra Thar ROXX
- Ride quality is not as comfortable as cars like the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara or Skoda Kushaq. Bad roads can toss occupants around, especially in the rear seat
- Petrol engine is high on performance but also high on fuel consumption
- No 4x4 petrol option

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