Force Gurkha vs Maruti Ciaz

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Maruti Ciaz? 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 Maruti Ciaz price starts Rs 9.41 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Ciaz has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Gurkha has a mileage of 9.5 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Ciaz has a mileage of 20.65 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Gurkha Vs Ciaz

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Maruti Ciaz
On Road Price	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.14,23,487^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2596	1462
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Maruti Ciaz
Rs12.31 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Maruti Ciaz
Alpha AT
12.31 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	Alpha AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.14,23,487^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.38,045/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.27,488/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.47,447
User Rating	4.3 Based on 82 Reviews	4.5 Based on 739 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

Alpha AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,98,940^*

Rs.14,23,487^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.38,045/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.27,488/month

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Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.47,447

User Rating

4.3

Based on 82 Reviews

4.5

Based on 739 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	2596	1462
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	103.25bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	138Nm@4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	4 Speed
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

K15 Smart Hybrid Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

2596

1462

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

103.25bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	20.04
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	43
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	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	5.4
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	16
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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

Power

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	4490
Width (mm)	1865	1730
Height (mm)	2080	1485
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2650
Front Tread (mm)	1547	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	-
Grossweight (kg)	-	1530
Approach Angle	39°	-
Break Over Angle	28°	-
Departure Angle	37°	-
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	510
No. of Doors	3	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	-
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	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	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
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	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
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	Chrome Garnish (Steering Wheel, Inside Door Handles,AC Louvers Knob, Parking Brake Lever),Eco Illumination,Wooden Finish on I/P & Door Garnish,Satin Finish on AC Louvers (Front&Rear),Chrome Finish on Floor Console,Rear Centre Armrest (With Cup Holders),Footwell Lamps(Driver,Passenger),Sunglass Holder,
Digital Cluster	Yes	Semi
Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent Red With Black RoofPearl Metallic Dignity BrownOpulent RedPearl Midnight BlackGrandeur Grey With BlackGrandeur GreyPearl Metallic Dignity Brown With BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreCiaz Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	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)	Dual Tone Exterior,Split Rear Combination LampsLED Rear Combination Lamps,Chrome Accents on Front Grille,Trunk Lid Chrome Garnish,Door Beltline Garnish,Body Coloured ORVMs,Body Coloured Door Handles(Chrome),Front Fog Lamp Ornament(Chrome),Rear Reflector Ornament(Chrome),
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	-	Glass
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteOpulent Red With Black RoofPearl Metallic Dignity BrownOpulent RedPearl Midnight Black+5 MoreCiaz Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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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	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	-
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
Maruti Ciaz
- Space. A genuine 5-seater sedan; gobbles up the family happily
- Fuel efficiency. Mild-hybrid tech on petrol ensures the wallet remains fat
- Well-equipped lower variants. You don’t really have to buy the top-spec for a premium experience
- Value for money. Aggressive pricing undercuts most of its competition

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Maruti Ciaz
- Misses out on a few good to have features such as a sunroof, six airbags, etc
- Automatic is an old 4-speed torque converter.

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