Force Gurkha vs Maruti FRONX

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Maruti FRONX? 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 FRONX price starts Rs 7.54 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while FRONX has 1197 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 FRONX has a mileage of 28.51 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Gurkha Vs FRONX

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Maruti FRONX
On Road Price	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.15,01,464^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2596	998
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Maruti FRONX
Rs13.06 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Alpha Turbo DT AT
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RXT Opt CNG
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	Alpha Turbo DT AT	RXT Opt CNG
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.15,01,464^*	Rs.9,75,431^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.38,045/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.28,947/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.18,557/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.41,619	Rs.35,937
User Rating	4.3 Based on 82 Reviews	4.5 Based on 627 Reviews	4.2 Based on 507 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

Alpha Turbo DT AT

RXT Opt CNG

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,98,940^*

Rs.15,01,464^*

Rs.9,75,431^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.38,045/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.28,947/month

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Rs.18,557/month

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Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.41,619

Rs.35,937

User Rating

4.3

Based on 82 Reviews

4.5

Based on 627 Reviews

4.2

Based on 507 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	1.0L Turbo Boosterjet	1.0L Energy
Displacement (cc)	2596	998	999
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	98.69bhp@5500rpm	71bhp@6250rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	147.6Nm@2000-4500rpm	96Nm@3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	-	MPFi
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes	No
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	5-Speed	6-Speed AT	5-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

1.0L Turbo Boosterjet

1.0L Energy

Displacement (cc)

2596

998

999

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

98.69bhp@5500rpm

71bhp@6250rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	CNG
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	20.01	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	37	40
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	180	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	4.9	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	180	-
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	195/60 R16	195/60
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No	-
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

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	3995	3991
Width (mm)	1865	1765	1750
Height (mm)	2080	1550	1605
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	-	205
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2520	2500
Front Tread (mm)	1547	-	1536
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	-	1535
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1055-1060	-
Grossweight (kg)	-	1480	-
Approach Angle	39°	-	-
Break Over Angle	28°	-	-
Departure Angle	37°	-	-
Seating Capacity	4	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	308	405
No. of Doors	3	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	-	No
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	-	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	Adjustable Seat Headrest (Front & Rear), Front Footwell Illumination, Fast USB Charging Sockets (Type A & C) (Rear), SUZUKI CONNECT FEATURES(Emergency Alerts, Breakdown notification, Safe Time Alert, Headlight OFF, Hazard Lights ON/OFF, Alarm ON/OFF, Low Fuel & Low Range Alert, AC Idling, Door & Lock Status, Battery Status, Trip (Start & End), Driving Score, Guidance Around Destination, View & Share Trip History)	PM2.5 clean air filter (advanced atmospheric particulate filter),Dual tone horn,Intermittent position on front wipers,Rear parcel shelf,Front seat back pocket – passenger,Upper glove box,Vanity mirror - passenger side
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front Only	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Vanity Mirror

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes	-
Additional Features	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme	Dual Tone Interior, Flat Bottom Steering Wheel, Premium Fabric Seat, Rear Parcel Tray, Chrome Plated Inside Door Handles, Man Made Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	8.9 cm LED instrument cluster,Liquid chrome upper panel strip & piano black door panels,3-spoke steering wheel with mystery black accent,Mystery black interior door handles,Liquid chrome gear box bottom inserts,Linear interlock seat upholstery,Chrome knob on centre & side air vents
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	-	3.5
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Arctic WhiteEarthen Brown With Bluish Black RoofOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofSplendid Silver With Black RoofSplend Silver With Black RoofGrandeur GreyEarthen BrownBluish BlackNexa Blue+6 MoreFRONX Colours	Moonlight Silver With Mystery BlackIce Cool WhiteStealth BlackMoonlight SilverCaspian Blue With Mystery BlackRadiant RedCaspian BlueIce Cool White With Mystery BlackRadiant Red With Mystery Black+4 MoreKiger Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-	-
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes	No
Wheel Covers	-	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	No	-
Roof Rails	-	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes	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)	Precision Cut Alloy Wheels, UV cut Window Glasses, Skid Plate (Fr & Rr), Wheel arch, Side Door, Underbody Cladding, Roof Garnish, Nexa Signature connected Full LED Rear combination Lamp With centre LIT, NEXTre’ LED DRLs, LED Multi-reflector Headlamps, NEXWave grille with chrome finish	C-shaped signature LED tail lamps,Mystery black ORVMs,Sporty rear spoiler,Satin silver roof rails,Mystery black front fender accentuator,Mystery black door handles,Front grille chrome accent,Silver rear SUV skid plate,Satin silver roof bars (50 load carrying capacity),Tri-octa LED pure vision headlamps,40.64 cm diamond cut alloys
Fog Lights	Front	-	-
Antenna	-	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Boot Opening	Manual	-	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	195/60 R16	195/60
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Arctic WhiteEarthen Brown With Bluish Black RoofOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofSplendid Silver With Black Roof+6 MoreFRONX Colours

Moonlight Silver With Mystery BlackIce Cool WhiteStealth BlackMoonlight SilverCaspian Blue With Mystery Black+4 MoreKiger Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	2	6	4
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes	No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger	Driver
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes	-
Hill Assist	-	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	-	4
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	-	2
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes	-
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	No	No	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes	-
Tow Away Alert	-	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	-	Yes	-
Valet Mode	-	Yes	-
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

E-Call & I-Call

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes	No
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	9	8
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	No	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4	4
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	SmartPlay Pro Plus Touch Screen Audio, ARKAMYS Premium Sound System, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (Wireless), Onboard Voice Assistant (Wake-up through (Hi Suzuki) with Barge-in feature), Multi Information Display (TFT Color)	20.32 cm display link floating touchscreen,Wireless smartphone replication
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	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 FRONX
- Muscular styling commands attention. Looks like a baby SUV.
- Spacious and practical cabin is very well-suited for a small family.
- Choice of automatic with both engine options.
- Covers the basics: 9-inch touchscreen, climate control, cruise control.
- Comfy ride quality over bad roads

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Maruti FRONX
- Sloping roofline eats into rear seat headroom.
- No diesel engine option — available with Venue, Nexon and Sonet.
- Missing features: sunroof, leatherette upholstery, ventilated seats.

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