Force Gurkha vs Mahindra XUV400 EV

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Mahindra XUV400 EV? 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 16.75 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel) and Mahindra XUV400 EV price starts Rs 15.49 Lakh ex-showroom for EC Pro 345 kWh (Electric).

Gurkha Vs XUV400 EV

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Mahindra XUV400 EV
On Road Price	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.18,64,841^*
Range (km)	-	456
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	39.4
Charging Time	-	6H 30 Min-AC-7.2 kW (0-100%)

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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV400 EV
Rs17.69 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV400 EV
EL Pro DT 394 kWh
17.69 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	EL Pro DT 394 kWh
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.18,64,841^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.38,045/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.35,505/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.74,151
User Rating	4.3 Based on 82 Reviews	4.5 Based on 259 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹0.86/km

Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

EL Pro DT 394 kWh

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,98,940^*

Rs.18,64,841^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.38,045/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.35,505/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.74,151

User Rating

4.3

Based on 82 Reviews

4.5

Based on 259 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹0.86/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	2596	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	6H 30 Min-AC-7.2 kW (0-100%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	39.4
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	147.51bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	310Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	456 km
Range - Tested	Not applicable	289.5
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	6H 30 Min-7.2 kW-(0-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	50 min-50 kW-(0-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	Shift-by-wire AT
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	6H 30 Min (0-100%)
Charging Options	Not applicable	3.3 kW AC \| 7.2 kW AC \| 50 kW DC
Charger Type	Not applicable	7.2 kW Wall Box Charger
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	Not applicable	13H (0-100%)
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	50 Min (0-80%)
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

2596

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	-	150
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	150
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	8.3 s
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	4200
Width (mm)	1865	1821
Height (mm)	2080	1634
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2445
Front Tread (mm)	1547	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	1563
Approach Angle	39°	-
Break Over Angle	28°	-
Departure Angle	37°	-
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	368
No. of Doors	3	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	No
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
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	-
Drive Modes	-	3
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Rear Seat Headrest

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Additional Features	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme	All Black Interiors, Illuminated Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors (Co-driver side), Console Roof Lamp, Padded Front Armrest with Storage, Bungee Strap for Stowage, Sunglass Holder, Supervision Cluster with 8.89 cm Screen, Instrument Cluster with Multi-colour Illumination
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Everest White DualtoneNebula Blue DualtoneNapoli Black Dual ToneGalaxy Grey DualtoneArctic Blue DualtoneXUV400 EV Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	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)	Black ORVMs, Sill & Wheel Arch Cladding, Satin Inserts in Door Cladding, High Mounted Stop Lamp, Electric Sunroof with Anti-pinch, Intelligent Light-sensing Headlamps, Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, Front & Rear Skid Plate
Fog Lights	Front	-
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/65 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Everest White DualtoneNebula Blue DualtoneNapoli Black Dual ToneGalaxy Grey DualtoneArctic Blue DualtoneXUV400 EV Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	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
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Anti Theft Alarm

No. of Airbags

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

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	7
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	17.78 cm Touch Screen Infotainment System with Navigation & 4 Speakers, Bluesense+ (Exclusive app with 60+class leading connectivity features), Smart Watch Connectivity, Smart Steering System, Voice Coands & SMS Read Out
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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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 XUV400 EV
- Real-world range is suitable for use beyond city borders
- Cabin ergonomics are on point
- Dual digital 10.25-inch screens are crisp and lag-free
- Effortless performance
- Based on a global NCAP 5-star crash safety rated platform

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Mahindra XUV400 EV
- Copper contrast panels may not be to everyone’s taste, especially if you prefer subtle styling
- Still no OTA update for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Misses out on a few feel-good features like ventilated seats
- Rear view camera’s execution could be better

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