Force Gurkha vs Maruti Swift

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Maruti Swift? 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 Swift price starts Rs 6.49 Lakh ex-showroom for LXi (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Swift has 1197 cc (CNG top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Gurkha has a mileage of 9.5 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Swift has a mileage of 32.85 km/kg (Petrol top model).

Gurkha Vs Swift

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Maruti Swift
On Road Price	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.10,86,578^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2596	1197
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Maruti Swift
Rs9.64 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Maruti Swift
ZXi Plus AMT DT
9.64 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	ZXi Plus AMT DT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.10,86,578^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.38,045/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.21,103/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.44,078
User Rating	4.3 Based on 82 Reviews	4.5 Based on 402 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

ZXi Plus AMT DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,98,940^*

Rs.10,86,578^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.38,045/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.21,103/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.44,078

User Rating

4.3

Based on 82 Reviews

4.5

Based on 402 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	Z12E
Displacement (cc)	2596	1197
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	80.46bhp@5700rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	111.7Nm@4300rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	No
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	5-Speed AMT
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

Z12E

Displacement (cc)

2596

1197

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

80.46bhp@5700rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	25.75
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	37
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	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	4.8
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	185/65 R15
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	15
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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	3860
Width (mm)	1865	1735
Height (mm)	2080	1520
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	163
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2450
Front Tread (mm)	1547	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	925
Grossweight (kg)	-	1355
Approach Angle	39°	-
Break Over Angle	28°	-
Departure Angle	37°	-
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	265
No. of Doors	3	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
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 & Rear
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	Warning Lamp/Reminder for Low Fuel, Door Ajar,Gear Position Indicator,Driver Side Foot Rest
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height only
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

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Trunk Light

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	Outside Temperature Display,Co-driver Side Sunvisor with Vanity Mirror,Driver Side Sunvisor with Ticket Holder,Chrome Parking Brake Lever Tip,Gear Shift Knob in Piano Black Finish,,Front Footwell Illumination,Rear Parcel Tray
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	No
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red With Bluish Black RoofMagma GreyPearl Arctic White With Bluish Black RoofLuster Blue With Bluish Black RoofBluish BlackSizzling RedSplendid SilverLuster BlueNovel Orange+5 MoreSwift Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	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)	LED Rear Combination Lamps,Body Coloured Outside Rear View Mirrors,Body Coloured Bumpers,,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	-	Micropole
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	185/65 R15
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red With Bluish Black RoofMagma GreyPearl Arctic White With Bluish Black RoofLuster Blue With Bluish Black Roof+5 MoreSwift Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	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	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	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

ADAS
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes

ADAS

Driver Attention Warning

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	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 Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

E-Call & I-Call

Over the Air (OTA) Updates

Google / Alexa Connectivity

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	9
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	"Surround Sense Powered by ARKAMYS ,Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay,Onboard Voice Assistant (Wake-up through ""Hi Suzuki"" with Barge-in Feature)
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 Swift
- Looks sporty with stylish elements and vibrant colours
- Good space for 4 adults
- Handles well with light controls
- Good features like 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay, and cruise control
- 6 airbags now come as standard

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Maruti Swift
- Interior quality feels cheap
- No exciting new feature in the update
- Outright performance has reduced from before

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