Force Gurkha vs Tata Punch EV

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Tata Punch EV? 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 Tata Punch EV price starts Rs 9.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Smart (Electric).

Gurkha Vs Punch EV

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Tata Punch EV
On Road Price	Rs.19,94,940^*	Rs.15,30,967^*
Range (km)	-	421
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	35
Charging Time	-	56 Min-50 kW(10-80%)

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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Tata Punch EV
Rs14.44 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Tata Punch EV
Empowered Plus S LR AC FC
14.44 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	Empowered Plus S LR AC FC
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,94,940^*	Rs.15,30,967^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.37,982/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.29,142/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.65,527
User Rating	4.3 Based on 79 Reviews	4.4 Based on 121 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹0.83/km

Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

Empowered Plus S LR AC FC

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,94,940^*

Rs.15,30,967^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.37,982/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.29,142/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.65,527

User Rating

4.3

Based on 79 Reviews

4.4

Based on 121 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹0.83/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	2596	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	56 Min-50 kW(10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	35
Motor Type	Not applicable	Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	120.69bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	190Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	421 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	5H 7.2 kW (10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	56 Min-50 kW(10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	4
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	5H (10% to 100%)
Charging Options	Not applicable	3.3 kW AC Charger Box \| 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger \| DC Fast Charger
Charger Type	Not applicable	7.2 kW AC Fast Charger
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	Not applicable	13.5H (10% to 100%)
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	Not applicable	56 Min (10% to 80%)
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

2596

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

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

Fuel Type

Diesel

Electric

Mileage City (kmpl)

9.5

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

63.5

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	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	4.9
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	9.5 s
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Low rolling resistance
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	16
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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	3857
Width (mm)	1865	1742
Height (mm)	2080	1633
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	190
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2445
Front Tread (mm)	1547	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	-
Approach Angle	39°	-
Break Over Angle	28°	-
Departure Angle	37°	-
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space (Litres)	500	366
No. of Doors	3	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	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	Customizable Single Pedal Drive, Portable Charging Cable, ZConnect, Paddle Shifter to Control Regen Modes, Front Armrest, Air Purifier With AQI Display, Smart Charging Indicator, Arcade.ev App Suite, Navigation in Cockpit (Driver View Maps)
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
Drive Modes	-	3
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	-	No
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	-	No
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	-	ECO \| CITY \| SPORT
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	No
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	No
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	No
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Additional Features	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme	Smart Digital DRLs & Steering Wheel, Phygital Control panel, Auto Diing IRVM, Leatherette Wrapped Steering wheel, Mood Lights, Jeweled Control knob
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Seaweed Dual TonePristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneFearless Red Dual ToneDaytona Grey With Black RoofPunch EV Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Headlamp Washers	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	No
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	No
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	No
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
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)	Low Rolling Resistance Tires, Sequential Front Side Indicators, Diamond Cut Alloys
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Convertible Top	-	No
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	195/60 R16
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Low rolling resistance
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Seaweed Dual TonePristine White Dual ToneEmpowered Oxide Dual ToneFearless Red Dual ToneDaytona Grey With Black RoofPunch EV Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	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
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Anti Theft Alarm

No. of Airbags

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	No
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	-	Yes

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Google / Alexa Connectivity

Over Speeding Alert

Smartwatch App

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10.25
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	HD Infotainment by HARMAN, Wireless Android Auto And Apple CarPlay, Multiple Voice Assistants(Hay Tata, Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant)
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	-	2
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
Tata Punch EV
- Two battery pack options: 25 kWh/35 kWh with real world range of ~200/300 km respectively.
- Feature loaded: twin 10.25” screens, sunroof, ventilated seats, 360° camera
- Fun-to-drive: 0-100 kmph in just 9.5 seconds (long range model)

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Tata Punch EV
- Rear seat space is strictly average.
- Asking price seems steep as per the size of the vehicle
- Tech package glitches time to time

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Force Gurkha and Tata Punch EV?

A ) Force Gurkha price starts at ₹16.75 Lakh & Tata Punch EV price starts at ₹9.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Tata Punch EV is cheaper between these two cars.

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