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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 11.89 Lakh ex-showroom for 1.0 TSI Active (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 - (Diesel top model)> and the Kushaq has a mileage of 19.76 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Gurkha Vs Kushaq

Key HighlightsForce GurkhaSkoda Kushaq
On Road PriceRs.19,94,940*Rs.23,26,430*
Fuel TypeDieselPetrol
Engine(cc)25961498
TransmissionManualAutomatic
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Force Gurkha vs Skoda Kushaq Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.19,94,940*
Rs.23,26,430*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.37,982/month
Rs.44,538/month
InsuranceRs.93,815
Gurkha Insurance

Rs.45,710
Kushaq Insurance

User Rating
4.3
Based on 70 Reviews
4.2
Based on 435 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)-
Rs.6,643
Brochure

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
-
1.5 TSI Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)
2596
1498
No. of Cylinders
4
4 Cylinder Cars
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
89.84bhp@3200rpm
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
250Nm@1400-2400rpm
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Turbo Charger
YesYes
Transmission TypeManual
Automatic
Gear Box
5-Speed
7-Speed DSG
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Clutch Type
-
Dry Double Clutch

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypeDiesel
Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)-
18.6
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)63
50
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Coil Spring Suspension
McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and stabiliser bar
Rear Suspension
Coil Spring Suspension
Twist Beam Axle
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)
5.65
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Tyre Size
245/70 R16
205/55 R17
Tyre Type
Radial, Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)
16
No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)-
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)-
17

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4116
4225
Width (mm)
1812
1760
Height (mm)
2075
1612
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)
-
155
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
-
188
Wheel Base (mm)
2400
2651
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
1278-1309
Grossweight (kg)
-
1696
Rear Legroom (mm)
270
-
Front Track1490
-
Rear Track1480
-
Seating Capacity
4
5
Boot Space (Litres)
500
385
No. of Doors
3
5

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
-
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
-
Yes
Air Quality Control
-
Yes
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
-
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
-
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
-
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
-
Yes
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
-
Yes
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
-
Yes
Cruise Control
-
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Foldable Rear Seat
-
60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button
-
Yes
Glove Box Cooling
-
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
-
Yes
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest
-
With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator
-
No
Luggage Hook And NetYesYes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes-
Additional FeaturesHVAC,Multi Direction AC Vents,Dual USB Socket On Dashboard,Dual USB Socket For Rear Passenger,,Variable Speed Intermittent Wiper,Interior Light Diming,ond Row Passengers Entry(Rear)
Storage compartment in the front and rear doors
One Touch Operating Power Window
-
Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System-
Yes
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess Entry-
Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats
-
Front
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYes

Interior

Tachometer
-
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel-
Yes
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Additional FeaturesDoor Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme
Dashboard with Dual tone interior Décor with Ruby Red Metallic inserts,Premium Honeycomb Décor on Dashboard,Dual Tone Centre console & Interior Front Door Handles with Ruby Red Metallic Inserts,Chrome décor 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,Monte Carlo Inscribed Front Scuff plates,LED Reading Lamps - Front&Rear,Footwell Illumination,Red Ambient Interior lighting -Dashboard,Auto diing interior rear view mirror,Red and Black Rear Leatherette seats with Monte Carlo Embossing on Two Rear Headrests,Front & Rear Door armrest with Red Stitching,Front Center armrest with Red Stitching,2 Spoke Multifunctional Leather Steering Wheel with red stitching and chrome scroller,Four Foldable roof grab handles,Rear parcel shelf,Front Seat back Pockets (Driver & Co-Driver),SmartClip ticket holder,Two USB-C socket in rear (Charging),Coat hook on rear roof handles,Utility Recess on the Dashboardm,Reflective Tape on all four Doors,Smart Grip Mat for one hand bottle operation
Digital Cluster-
Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)-
8
UpholsteryFabric
Leather

Exterior

Available Colors
Red
White
Orange
Green
Grey
Gurkha Colors
Brilliant Silver
Red
Honey Orange
Candy-White-With-Carbon-Steel-Painted-Roof
Tornado-Red-With-Carbon-Steel-Painted-Roof
Carbon Steel
Onyx
Tornado Red
Candy White
Kushaq Colors
Body TypeSUV
All SUV Cars
SUV
All SUV Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
-
Yes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
-
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
-
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Window Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Window Defogger
-
Yes
Wheel Covers-
No
Alloy Wheels
-
Yes
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Sun Roof
-
Yes
Integrated Antenna-
Yes
Halogen Headlamps-
No
Cornering Headlamps
Yes-
Cornering Foglamps
-
Yes
Roof Rail
-
Yes
Lighting,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
-
LED DRLs
YesYes
LED Headlights
YesYes
LED Taillights
-
Yes
Additional Features-
Door handles in body color with dark chrome accents,Roof rails black with load capacity of 50 ,Dual tone Tailgate Spoiler,Monte Carlo Fender Garnish,Signature Grill with Glossy Black Surround,Chrome highlights on front bumper air intake,Rear Bumper Reflectors,Glossy Black Front & Rear Diffuser,Black side armoured cladding,Glossy Black Electrically Foldable External Mirrors,Glossy Black Plastic cover on B-Pillar & C-Pillar,Carbon Steel Painted Roof,Glossy Black Trunk Garnish,Sporty Red Front Brake Calipers,Rear LED Number Plate Illumination,Anti-glare outside rear view mirror
Fog LightsFront
Front & Rear
Antenna-
Shark Fin
Sunroof-
Single Pane
Boot OpeningManual
Electronic
Tyre Size
245/70 R16
205/55 R17
Tyre Type
Radial, Tubeless
Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)
16
No

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Child Safety Locks
-
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
YesYes
No. of Airbags2
6
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag Front-
Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror
-
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
-
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Traction Control-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Electronic Stability Control
-
Yes
Advance Safety FeaturesFollow Me Home And Lead Me To Gurkha,One Touch Lane Change Indicator,Brake Type (Dual Circuit Hydraulic Brake,Vacuum Assisted
Braking system(Hydraulic Diagonal Split Vaccum Assisted Braking System),MKB (Multi Collision Braking),EDS (Electronic Differential Lock System), XDS & XDS+ (Over 30 Kph),MSR(Motor Slip Regulation),BDW (Brake Disc Wiping),ROP (Roll Over Protection),Three-point seatbelts at front,Three-point rear outer and centre seatbelt,Rough road package,Child-proof rear window locking,Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment,Dual-tone warning horn,Remote control with foldable key,Electric Sunroof with Bounce Back System,Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Rear Camera
-
With Guidedlines
Anti Theft DeviceYes-
Anti Pinch Power Windows
-
Driver
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
-
Yes
Hill Assist
-
Yes
Curtain Airbag-
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYesYes
Global NCAP Safety Rating-
5 Star
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating-
5 Star

Entertainment & Communication

Radio
YesYes
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN Audio-
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
-
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
7
10
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
No. of Speakers
4
4
Additional Features-
Infotainment System with Skoda Play Apps & Red theme
Usb PortsYesC-Type
Inbuilt Apps-
MySKODA
Tweeter-
2
Subwoofer-
1
Rear Touch Screen SizeNo-
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Pros and 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

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