Force Gurkha vs Skoda Octavia

Gurkha Vs Octavia

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Skoda Octavia
On Road Price	Rs.19,94,940^*	Rs.35,26,595^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2596	1984
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Rs30.45 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Skoda Octavia
Laurin and Klement
30.45 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	Laurin and Klement
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,94,940^*	Rs.35,26,595^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.37,982/month Get EMI Offers	No
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.1,46,645
User Rating	4.3 Based on 80 Reviews	4.1 Based on 54 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

Laurin and Klement

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,94,940^*

Rs.35,26,595^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.37,982/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.1,46,645

User Rating

4.3

Based on 80 Reviews

4.1

Based on 54 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	2.0 L TSI Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	2596	1984
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	320nm@1500-3990rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	direct injection
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	7-speed DSG
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

2.0 L TSI Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

2596

1984

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	15.81
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	50
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multilink suspension, one longitudinal and three transverse arms
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	5.2
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-
Alloy Wheel Size	-	17
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

MacPherson suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Multilink suspension, one longitudinal and three transverse arms

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt and Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	4689
Width (mm)	1865	1829
Height (mm)	2080	1469
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	106
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	137
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2680
Front Tread (mm)	1547	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1459
Grossweight (kg)	-	2017
Approach Angle	39°	-
Break Over Angle	28°	-
Departure Angle	37°	-
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	-
No. of Doors	3	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
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	Lights-on acoustic signal, Two foldable roof handles, in the front and rear, Rear seat centre armrest with foldable cup holder, Height adjustable front centre armrest, Virtual boot lid release pedal, Remote control closing of door mirrors, Remote control opening and closing of windows, Remote control locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid, Electrically controlled opening and closing of 5th door, Two foldable hooks in luggage compartment, 6+4 load anchoring points in luggage compartment, Mobile phone pockets on the backs of the front seats, Height-adjustable three-point seatbelts at front, Three-point seatbelts at rear, Three height adjustable head restraints at rear, 12-way electrically adjustable front seats with lumbar support and prograable memory functions, Rear seat centre armrest with through-loading
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme	Piano Black décor on dashboard, Chrome trim around Virtual Cockpit, Chrome trim on front central air conditioning vents, Chrome interior door handles, Chrome front door sill trims with 'OCTAVIA' inscription,Alu pedals,LED ambient lighting,Suedia Beige leather upholstery,Suedia Beige finish on dashboard with stitching,Textile floor mats, Diffused footwell LED lighting front and rear, Jumbo box – storage compartment under front centre armrest, Felt lined storage compartments in the front and rear doors, Storage pockets on backrests of front seats, Rear parcel shelf, Storage compartment under steering wheel, Ticket holder on A pillar, Roll-up sun visors for rear windows and rear windscreen, Cargoelements, Adjustable rear air conditioning vents, Rear AC vents under front seats, Automatic LED illumination of driver and passenger vanity mirrors, LED reading lights at front and rear, Storage compartments in the front and rear centre console, Wet case in both front doors, Easy opening bottle holder in front centre console
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	-
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Trunk Opener	-	Smart
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)	Boarding spot lamps (OSRVM), Front doors ŠKODA welcome logo projection, Driver side external mirror and rear windscreen defogger with timer, Automatically diing interior mirror and driver side external rear view mirror , Rear fog light, High level third brake LED light, LED tail lights with crystalline elements and dynamic turn indicators, Adaptive front LED headlamps with crystalline elements and LED turn indicators, Body colour - bumpers, external mirrors housing and door handles, 'Laurin & Klement' inscription on front fenders, Chrome trim on lower air dam in front bumper, Chrome side window frames, Chrome surround for radiator grille, Pulsar Black Alloy wheels, LED taillights with crystalline elements and dynamic turn indicator
Fog Lights	Front	-
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	-
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	-	17
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Exterior

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	-	Yes
Child Safety Locks	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Auto
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Rear Seat Belts	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Adjustable Seats	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	-	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	-	Yes
Engine Check Warning	-	Yes
EBD	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Power Door 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	Yes
MirrorLink	-	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Mirror Link
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	8
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	12V power socket in the luggage compartment, 1 C-Type USB charger in IRVM, 2 C-Type USB chargers in front and rear center console, SmartLink(MirrorLink, Android auto, apple car play), MyŠKODA ConnectED, ŠKODA audio player with 25.4 cm LCD TFT colour display and touchscreen controls, GSM telephone preparation with Bluetooth
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Speakers	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 Octavia
- Impressive balance of ride and handling
- Powerful engine
- Interior fit and finish, and quality
- Super practical boot and cabin

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Skoda Octavia
- Price
- Missing some premium features like a sunroof and ventilated seats
- Lack of autonomous safety features
- No diesel powertrain on offer

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Force Gurkha and Skoda Octavia?

A ) Force Gurkha price starts at ₹16.75 Lakh & Skoda Octavia price starts at ₹27.35 Lakh in New Delhi. Skoda Octavia is cheaper between these two cars.

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