Force Gurkha vs Maruti Grand Vitara

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Maruti Grand Vitara? 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 Grand Vitara price starts Rs 11.42 Lakh ex-showroom for Sigma (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Grand Vitara has 1490 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 Grand Vitara has a mileage of 27.97 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Gurkha Vs Grand Vitara

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Maruti Grand Vitara
On Road Price	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.23,62,204^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	25.45 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2596	1490
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Rs20.68 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT	1.0 Highline Plus AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.23,62,204^*	Rs.17,67,930^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.38,045/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.45,529/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.34,219/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.57,094	Rs.36,711
User Rating	4.3 Based on 82 Reviews	4.5 Based on 568 Reviews	4.3 Based on 242 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,130.8	-
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Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

Alpha Plus Opt Hybrid CVT DT

1.0 Highline Plus AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,98,940^*

Rs.23,62,204^*

Rs.17,67,930^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.38,045/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.45,529/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.34,219/month

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Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.57,094

Rs.36,711

User Rating

4.3

Based on 82 Reviews

4.5

Based on 568 Reviews

4.3

Based on 242 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,130.8

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	M15D With Strong Hybrid	1.0L TSI
Displacement (cc)	2596	1490	999
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	91.18bhp@5500rpm	114bhp@5000-5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	122Nm@3800-4800rpm	178Nm@1750-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	E-CVT	6-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

M15D With Strong Hybrid

1.0L TSI

Displacement (cc)

2596

1490

999

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

91.18bhp@5500rpm

114bhp@5000-5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	25.45	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	21.97	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	27.97	18.15
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	45	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	135	-
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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	-
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	5.4	5.5
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	135	-
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	-	40.58	-
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	215/60 R17	205/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-	No
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	-	11.55	-
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	-	8.55	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	-	25.82	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	17	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	17	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

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	4345	4221
Width (mm)	1865	1795	1760
Height (mm)	2080	1645	1612
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	210	188
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2600	2651
Front Tread (mm)	1547	-	1531
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	-	1516
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1290-1295	1220
Grossweight (kg)	-	1755	1650
Approach Angle	39°	-	-
Break Over Angle	28°	-	-
Departure Angle	37°	-	-
Seating Capacity	4	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	373	385
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	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Optional	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	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
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes	No
Cooled Glovebox	-	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	No	No
USB Charger	Front	Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No	No
Rear Curtain	-	No	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	No	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	-	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	No	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	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	Chrome Inside Door Handle, Spot Map Lamp (Roof front), Black PVC + Stitch Door Armrest, Front Footwell Light (Driver & Co-driver side), Ambient Lighting Door Spot & IP Line, Soft Touch IP with Premium Stitch, All Black Interior with Champagne Gold Accents, Suzuki Connect ALERTS AND NOTIFICATIONS (Overspeed, Seatbelt, AC Idling, Trip (Start &End), Low Fuel, Low Range, Dashboard View)	Premium dual tone interiors,High quality scratch-resistant dashboard,Amur Grey Satin and Glossy Black décor inserts,Chrome accent on air vents slider,Chrome accent on air vents frame,Driver side foot rest,Driver & Passenger side sunvisor with ticket holder,Foldable roof grab handles, front & Rear,LEDs for door panel switches,White ambient lights in dashboard,Rear parcel tray
Digital Cluster	Yes	Full	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	7	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Glove Box

Digital Odometer

Exterior
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Arctic WhiteOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofChestnut BrownSplendid Silver With Black RoofGrandeur GreyArctic White Black RoofMidnight BlackNexa BlueSplendid Silver+5 MoreGrand Vitara Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex SilverCarban Steel GreyCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreTaigun Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	-	No
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	-
Sun Roof	-	Yes	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	No	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	No
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)	Chrome Belt Line Garnish, Front Variable Intermittent Wiper, LED Position Lamp, Dark Grey Skid Plate (Front & Rear), Suzuki Connect REMOTE FUNCTIONS (Hazard Light ON/OFF, Headlight OFF, Alarm, Iobilizer Request, Battery Health)	Signature Trapezoidal chrome wing, front,Chrome strip on grille - upper,Chrome strip on grille - lower,Front diffuser Silver painted,Muscular elevated bonnet with chiseled lines,Sharp dual shoulder lines,Functional roof rails,Silver,Side cladding, grained,Body coloured door mirrors housing with LED indicators,Body coloured door handles,Rear diffuser Silver painted,Signature Trapezoidal chrome wing, rear
Automatic Headlamps	-	-	No
Fog Lights	Front	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic	No
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual	Manual
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes	-
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	215/60 R17	205/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Arctic WhiteOpulent RedOpulent Red With Black RoofChestnut BrownSplendid Silver With Black Roof+5 MoreGrand Vitara Colours

Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteDeep Black PearlRising BlueReflex Silver+3 MoreTaigun Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	2	6	6
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
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	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	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	No	-
Hill Assist	-	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes	-
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	No	-	-
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

Send POI to Vehicle From App

E-Call & I-Call

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	9	10.09
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	No	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	-	6
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	SmartPlay Pro+, Arkamys Sound Tuning, Premium Sound System	Wireless App-Connect with Android AutoTM, Apple CarPlay,Sygic navigation,offline,Gaana,Audiobooks
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 Grand Vitara
- Gets an upright SUV stance
- LED light details help it look modern and premium
- Strong Hybrid variant claims a high efficiency of 27.97kmpl
- Fit, finish and quality of interiors are impressive. Certainly the best from Maruti yet.
- Comes loaded with premium feature like ventilated seats, heads-up display, digital instrument cluster, 360 degree camera and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Powertrain options include mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, manual and automatic transmission options and all-wheel drive.

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Maruti Grand Vitara
- No diesel engine option
- A lot of premium features are reserved only for the Strong Hybrid variant

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