Force Gurkha vs Skoda Kushaq

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Skoda Kushaq? 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 Kushaq price starts Rs 10.99 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0L Classic (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Kushaq has 1498 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 Kushaq has a mileage of 19.76 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Gurkha Vs Kushaq

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Skoda Kushaq
On Road Price	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.22,06,001^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2596	1498
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Rs19.09 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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1.5L Prestige DSG
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	1.5L Prestige DSG	1.0 Highline Plus AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,98,940^*	Rs.22,06,001^*	Rs.17,67,930^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.38,045/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.41,980/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.34,219/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.83,011	Rs.36,711
User Rating	4.3 Based on 82 Reviews	4.3 Based on 449 Reviews	4.3 Based on 242 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

1.5L Prestige DSG

1.0 Highline Plus AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,98,940^*

Rs.22,06,001^*

Rs.17,67,930^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.38,045/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.41,980/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.34,219/month

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Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.83,011

Rs.36,711

User Rating

4.3

Based on 82 Reviews

4.3

Based on 449 Reviews

4.3

Based on 242 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	1.5 TSI Petrol	1.0L TSI
Displacement (cc)	2596	1498	999
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm	114bhp@5000-5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm	178Nm@1750-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	7-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

1.5 TSI Petrol

1.0L TSI

Displacement (cc)

2596

1498

999

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

114bhp@5000-5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	18.86	18.15
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	50	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
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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	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	-	5.5
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/55 R17	205/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	17	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	17	16
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1405	-
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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	4225	4221
Width (mm)	1865	1760	1760
Height (mm)	2080	1612	1612
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	155	-
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	-	188
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2651	2651
Front Tread (mm)	1547	-	1531
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	-	1516
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1278-1309	1220
Grossweight (kg)	-	1696	1650
Approach Angle	39°	-	-
Break Over Angle	28°	-	-
Departure Angle	37°	-	-
Seating Capacity	4	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	385	385
No. of Doors	3	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	-	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
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes	No
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes	No
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes	No
Battery Saver	-	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	Ventilated Black Leatherette Front seats with perforated grey design, Ventilated Red and Black Front Leatherette Seats with Monte Carlo Embossing on Front Headrests, Front & Rear Door armrest with cushioned leatherette upholstery, Steering Wheel (Leather) with chrome scroller, Dead Pedal for Foot Rest, SmartClip ticket holder, Utility Recess on the Dashboard, Reflective Tape on all four Doors, Smart Grip Mat for one hand bottle operation, Electric Sunroof with Bounce Back System, Front Seat back Pockets (Driver & Co-Driver)	-
Massage Seats	-	No	-
Memory Function Seats	-	No	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window	-
Glove Box Light	-	No	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No	-
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No	-
Additional Features	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme	Dashboard with Painted decor insert, Premium Honeycomb Decor on Dashboard, Chrome dashboard line, Chrome decor for interior door handles, Chrome ring on the gear shift knob, Black Plastic handbrake with Chrome handle button, Chrome insert under gear-shift knob, Chrome trim surround on side air conditioning vents & insert on Steering Wheel, Chrome trim on air conditioning duct sliders, Front Scuff plates with Kushaq inscription, LED Reading Lamps - Front&Rear, Rear LED Number Plate Illumination, Ambient Interior lighting - Dashboard & Door Handles, Footwell Illumination	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	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	7	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Brilliant SilverLava BlueCarbon SteelTornado RedBrilliant Silver With Carbon Steel RoofCandy White+1 MoreKushaq 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
Headlamp Washers	-	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes	No
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	No	-
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes	-
Sun Roof	-	Yes	No
Side Stepper	-	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes	-
Smoke Headlamps	-	No	-
Halogen Headlamps	-	No	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes	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)	Door handles in body color with chrome accents, Roof rails silver with load capacity of 50 , , Aerodynamic Tailgate Spoiler, Skoda Piano Black Fender Garnish with Chrome outline, Skoda Signature Grill With Chrome Surround, Chrome highlights on front bumper air intake, Rear Bumper Reflectors, Silver Armoured front and rear diffuser, Black side armoured cladding, Glossy Black Plastic cover on B-Pillar & C-Pillar, Window Chrome Garnish, Trunk Chrome Garnish	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 & Rear	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane	No
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic	Manual
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/55 R17	205/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Brilliant SilverLava BlueCarbon SteelTornado RedBrilliant Silver With Carbon Steel Roof+1 MoreKushaq 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
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
Xenon Headlamps	-	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	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
Knee Airbags	-	No	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No	-
Geo Fence Alert	-	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	No	-
Hill Assist	-	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5	-
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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	-	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes	-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-	-
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10	10.09
Android Auto	No	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	6	6
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	Infotainment System with SKODA Play Apps, Wireless Smartlink-Apple Carplay & Android Auto, SKODA Sound System with 6 High Performance Speakers & Subwoofer	Wireless App-Connect with Android AutoTM, Apple CarPlay,Sygic navigation,offline,Gaana,Audiobooks
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	MySKODA Connect	-
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
Skoda Kushaq
- SUV-like ride quality
- Impressive cabin design and build
- Excellent infotainment and sound experience
- Offers impressive handling which appeals to an enthusiast

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Skoda Kushaq
- Quality of materials in certain areas isn’t Skoda level
- Lack of premium features
- No diesel engine option
- Narrow cabin, especially at the back

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