Force Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Mahindra Thar? 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 price starts Rs 9.99 Lakh ex-showroom for AXT RWD Diesel (Diesel). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Thar 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 has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Gurkha Vs Thar

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Mahindra Thar
On Road Price	Rs.19,01,474^*	Rs.20,97,626^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	9 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2596	2184
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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2.6 Diesel
15.95 Lakh^*
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LXT 4WD Diesel AT
17.62 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	2.6 Diesel	LXT 4WD Diesel AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,01,474^*	Rs.20,97,626^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.36,196/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.41,133/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.90,744	Rs.97,189
User Rating	4.3 Based on 87 Reviews	4.5 Based on 78 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

2.6 Diesel

LXT 4WD Diesel AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,01,474^*

Rs.20,97,626^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.36,196/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.41,133/month

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Insurance

Rs.90,744

Rs.97,189

User Rating

4.3

Based on 87 Reviews

4.5

Based on 78 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	mHawk 130 CRDe
Displacement (cc)	2596	2184
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	130bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	300Nm@1600-2800rpm
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 130 CRDe

Displacement (cc)

2596

2184

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

130bhp@3750rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

320Nm@1400-2600rpm

300Nm@1600-2800rpm

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	9
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	11
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, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Hydraulic
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless All-Terrain
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	3985
Width (mm)	1865	1820
Height (mm)	2080	1855
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	226
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2450
Front Tread (mm)	1547	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	1520
Approach Angle	39°	41.2°
Break Over Angle	28°	26.2°
Departure Angle	37°	36°
Seating Capacity	4	4
Boot Space (Litres)	500	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	50:50 Split
USB Charger	Front	-
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	Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential more
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	-	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
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	Sami(Coloured)
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	4.2
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric

Interior

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Everest WhiteGalaxy GreyStealth BlackBattleship GrayDeep ForestTango Red+1 MoreThar Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	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	-	Fender-mounted
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless All-Terrain
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-

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	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	No
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	4
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	4

Safety

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10.24
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring more	wireless android auto play more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	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 Thar
- Attention grabbing design. Looks macho and has a strong road presence
- Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both.
- More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 10.25-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and navigation
- Improved noise vibration and harshness management offers a more refined experience

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Mahindra Thar
- Stiff ride quality. Deals with bad roads well but sharp bumps can unsettle the cabin quite easily
- Old school ladder frame SUV and behaves like one. Loads of body roll even on mild curves
- Some cabin flaws: Rear windows aren’t openable and thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
- Not an alternative to family-friendly sub-compact/compact SUVs that are more comfortable, practical, spacious and feature-loaded

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