Force Gurkha vs MG Hector

Should you buy Force Gurkha or MG Hector? 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 MG Hector price starts Rs 11.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Style 5Str (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Hector has 1451 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 Hector has a mileage of 13.79 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Gurkha Vs Hector

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	MG Hector
On Road Price	Rs.19,01,474^*	Rs.22,13,469^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2596	1451
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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2.6 Diesel
15.95 Lakh^*
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Savvy Pro 5Str CVT
19.19 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	2.6 Diesel	Savvy Pro 5Str CVT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,01,474^*	Rs.22,13,469^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.36,196/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.43,124/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.90,744	Rs.83,379
User Rating	4.3 Based on 87 Reviews	4.4 Based on 346 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

2.6 Diesel

Savvy Pro 5Str CVT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,01,474^*

Rs.22,13,469^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.36,196/month

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Rs.43,124/month

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Insurance

Rs.90,744

Rs.83,379

User Rating

4.3

Based on 87 Reviews

4.4

Based on 346 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled
Displacement (cc)	2596	1451
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	141.04bhp@5200rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	250Nm@3000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	CVT
Drive Type	4WD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

1.5L Turbocharged Intercooled

Displacement (cc)

2596

1451

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

141.04bhp@5200rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

320Nm@1400-2600rpm

250Nm@3000rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Automatic

Gearbox

5-Speed

CVT

Drive Type

4WD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	12.34
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	60
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

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 & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	4699
Width (mm)	1865	1835
Height (mm)	2080	1760
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)	-	587
Seating Capacity	4	6
Boot Space (Litres)	500	-
No. of Doors	3	5

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	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 more	- more
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	-	3
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Voice Controlled Ambient Lighting	-	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco, Normal, Sports
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
Additional Features	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme more	- more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	7
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Pearl WhiteStarry BlackAurora SilverGlaze RedCeladon BlueMG Hector Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	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
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	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) more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Dual Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	Powered
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	215/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Traction Control	-	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	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
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

Safety

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

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Engine Start Alarm	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	i-Smart app, Jio Saavn

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	14
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring more	Wireless Android Auto + Apple Carplay more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	4
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

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
MG Hector
- Looks: Feels premium inside and out
- Space is great with generous room even for taller passengers
- Loaded with good features like a 14-inch touchscreen, ventilated front seats, and a panoramic sunroof
- Strong safety kit with features like ADAS and 360-degree camera
- A refined petrol engine with comfortable ride quality

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
MG Hector
- The big grille and chrome elements can be too blingy for some buyers
- No automatic transmission with the diesel engine
- Should have had better contoured seats and underthigh support at the rear
- Fuel efficiency of the petrol engine is still an issue

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