Force Gurkha vs Skoda Kodiaq

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Skoda Kodiaq? 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 Skoda Kodiaq price starts Rs 46.89 Lakh ex-showroom for Sportline (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Kodiaq has 1984 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 Kodiaq has a mileage of 14.86 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Gurkha Vs Kodiaq

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Skoda Kodiaq
On Road Price	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.56,25,573^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2596	1984
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	Selection L&K
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.56,25,573^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.38,045/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,07,067/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.2,16,983
User Rating	4.3 Based on 82 Reviews	4.6 Based on 9 Reviews
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Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

Selection L&K

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,98,940^*

Rs.56,25,573^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.38,045/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,07,067/month

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Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.2,16,983

User Rating

4.3

Based on 82 Reviews

4.6

Based on 9 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	Turbocharged Petrol
Displacement (cc)	2596	1984
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	320Nm@1500-4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	7-speed DSG
Drive Type	4WD	4x4
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

Turbocharged Petrol

Displacement (cc)

2596

1984

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	14.86
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	62
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	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	786
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	4758
Width (mm)	1865	1864
Height (mm)	2080	1679
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	155
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2791
Front Tread (mm)	1547	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1825
Grossweight (kg)	-	2420
Approach Angle	39°	-
Break Over Angle	28°	-
Departure Angle	37°	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	281
Seating Capacity	4	7
Boot Space (Litres)	500	281
No. of Doors	3	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	3 Zone
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 Split
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	-
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	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	Gear Selector on the steering column Remote folding pull handle in boot for ond row Display Cleaner for infotainment screen
Massage Seats	-	Front
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
Autonomous Parking	-	Semi
Drive Modes	-	6
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front Only
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Accessory Power Outlet

Rear Seat Headrest

Interior
Tachometer	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	Sliding and Reclining ond row seats Three Headrests in ond row seats
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Moon WhiteBronx GoldMagic BlackGraphite GreySteel GreyRace BlueVelvet Red+2 MoreKodiaq Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	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)	Red decorative strip between rear lights Additional front underbody guard plus underbody stone guard Exterior styling elements in matte Unique Dark Chrome Exterior Mirrors with boarding spots and Škoda logo projection Glossy black window framing rear spolier with finlets Exterior styling elements in matte Unique Dark Chrome Additional front underbody guard plus underbody stone guard
Fog Lights	Front	-
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Moon WhiteBronx GoldMagic BlackGraphite GreySteel Grey+2 MoreKodiaq Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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	9
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	12
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	13
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Type-C: 5
Inbuilt Apps	-	MyŠkoda Plus
Subwoofer	-	1
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
Skoda Kodiaq
- The new design looks premium and feels fresh.
- Feels luxurious inside with soft-touch materials, big screens, and a 13-speaker CANTON sound system.
- The 2-litre turbo-petrol engine is fairly brisk in terms of acceleration.
- The 7-seater layout is spacious and comfortable for 5 adults plus 2 kids seating.
- The boot offers 281 litres of storage, which is expandable up to 1976 litres when second and third rows are folded.
- It is loaded with safety features and comes equipped with 9 airbags, 360-degree camera, ABS with EBD, all-wheel-disc brakes and more.

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Skoda Kodiaq
- No ADAS on offer. Not acceptable at this price point.
- Currently available only with a petrol engine, lacking diesel or hybrid alternatives.
- 3rd row isn’t comfortable for adults.
- Sportline variant misses some important features like Hill Start Assist, Seat Ventillation and 360-degree camera, which is surprising at this price point which is surprising at this price

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