Force Gurkha vs Mahindra XUV700

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Mahindra XUV700? 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 XUV700 price starts Rs 13.66 Lakh ex-showroom for MX 7Str (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while XUV700 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 XUV700 has a mileage of 17 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Gurkha Vs XUV700

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Mahindra XUV700
On Road Price	Rs.19,01,474^*	Rs.28,11,739^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2596	2198
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Force Gurkha
Rs15.95 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV700
Rs23.71 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
15.95 Lakh^*
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Mahindra XUV700
AX7L Ebony Edition 7Str Diesel AT AWD
23.71 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	AX7L Ebony Edition 7Str Diesel AT AWD
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,01,474^*	Rs.28,11,739^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.36,196/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.54,998/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.90,744	Rs.1,20,654
User Rating	4.3 Based on 87 Reviews	4.6 Based on 1166 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

AX7L Ebony Edition 7Str Diesel AT AWD

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,01,474^*

Rs.28,11,739^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.36,196/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.54,998/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.90,744

Rs.1,20,654

User Rating

4.3

Based on 87 Reviews

4.6

Based on 1166 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	mHAWK
Displacement (cc)	2596	2198
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	182bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	450Nm@1750-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

mHAWK

Displacement (cc)

2596

2198

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

182bhp@3500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	16.57
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle
Steering Type	Hydraulic	-
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	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Multi-link, Solid Axle

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

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	240
No. of Doors	3	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Battery Saver	-	Yes
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	-
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	-	4
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Additional Features	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Everest WhiteValyrian Silver DTStealth BlackValyrian SilverDeep ForestMidnight Black DtBurnt SiennaMidnight BlackEverest White Dt+4 MoreXUV700 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
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	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)	-
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Convertible Top	-	No
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	235/60 R18
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Everest WhiteValyrian Silver DTStealth BlackValyrian SilverDeep Forest+4 MoreXUV700 Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	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	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	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	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

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

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Traffic Sign Recognition

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Valet Mode	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Navigation With Live Traffic

E-Call & I-Call

Google / Alexa Connectivity

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	No
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10.25
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	12
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
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 XUV700
- Lot of variants and powertrain options
- Very capable engine options
- AWD with diesel engine
- Ride quality is very comfortable
- Impressive infotainment experience
- Long safety list, with 7 airbags
- ADAS has been tuned for Indian road conditions

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Mahindra XUV700
- Not a fun to drive SUV
- Petrol engine gives effortless power, but not exciting
- Some quality issue in the cabin
- Strange missing features like auto-dimming IRVM
- Boot space behind 3rd row

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