Force Gurkha vs Mahindra XUV 7XO

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Mahindra XUV 7XO? 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 16.31 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel) and Mahindra XUV 7XO price starts Rs 13.99 Lakh ex-showroom for AX (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while XUV 7XO 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 XUV 7XO has a mileage of - (Diesel top model).

Gurkha Vs XUV 7XO

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Mahindra XUV 7XO
On Road Price	Rs.19,47,197^*	Rs.30,59,840^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2596	2184
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.31 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV 7XO
AX7L Diesel AWD AT
25.79 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	2.6 Diesel	AX7L Diesel AWD AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,47,197^*	Rs.30,59,840^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.37,057/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.59,499/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.92,115	Rs.1,28,675
User Rating	4.3 Based on 87 Reviews	4.7 Based on 57 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

2.6 Diesel

AX7L Diesel AWD AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,47,197^*

Rs.30,59,840^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.37,057/month

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Rs.59,499/month

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Insurance

Rs.92,115

Rs.1,28,675

User Rating

4.3

Based on 87 Reviews

4.7

Based on 57 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	mHawk CRDe
Displacement (cc)	2596	2184
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	182.37bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	450Nm@1750-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	CRDi
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	AWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

mHawk CRDe

Displacement (cc)

2596

2184

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

182.37bhp@3500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

320Nm@1400-2600rpm

450Nm@1750-2800rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

CRDi

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Automatic

Gearbox

5-Speed

6-Speed

Drive Type

4WD

AWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	60
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Solid Disc
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	235/55 R19
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	4695
Width (mm)	1865	1890
Height (mm)	2080	1755
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°	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	240
Seating Capacity	4	7
Boot Space (Litres)	500	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
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	540Degree Surround View more
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	-	4
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	Zip I Zap I Zoom & Custom Mode
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
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
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
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)	-	12.29
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Everest WhiteGalaxy GreyRuby VelvetEverest White Plus Stealth BlackStealth BlackDesert MystNebula BlueMidnight Black DtDesert Myst SatinMidnight Black+6 MoreXUV 7XO Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	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
Cornering Foglamps	-	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
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	-
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	235/55 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	7
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
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	Advanced Intelligent ADRENOX +

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	12.29
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	16
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring more	Wireless Android Auto & AppleCarPlay IAlexa Built-IN With ChatGPT I Coast to Coast Triple Screen I16 Speaker Harman Kardon Audio SYSTEM more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
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 XUV 7XO
- Packs hi-tech features: Triple 12.3-inch screens, Harman Kardon audio system, 6-way powered front seats and auto-dipping ORVM
- Powertrain options: Offers both petrol and diesel engines with manual and automatic transmission. Also offers AWD with diesel-MT
- Strong safety net with 7 airbags, Level-2 ADAS features and 540-degree camera

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Mahindra XUV 7XO
- No 5-seater option anymore

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