Force Gurkha vs Tata Safari

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Tata Safari? 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 17.58 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel) and Tata Safari price starts Rs 13.40 Lakh ex-showroom for Petrol Smart (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Safari has 1956 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Gurkha has a mileage of 9.5 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Safari has a mileage of - (Diesel top model).

Gurkha Vs Safari

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Tata Safari
On Road Price	Rs.21,14,740^*	Rs.32,18,976^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2596	1956
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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2.6 Diesel
17.58 Lakh^*
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Tata Safari
Accomplished Ultra 6S Stealth AT
26.91 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	2.6 Diesel	Accomplished Ultra 6S Stealth AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.21,14,740^*	Rs.32,18,976^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.40,262/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.61,267/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.97,016	Rs.1,32,994
User Rating	4.3 Based on 87 Reviews	4.5 Based on 227 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

2.6 Diesel

Accomplished Ultra 6S Stealth AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.21,14,740^*

Rs.32,18,976^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.40,262/month

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Rs.61,267/month

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Insurance

Rs.97,016

Rs.1,32,994

User Rating

4.3

Based on 87 Reviews

4.5

Based on 227 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	Kryotec 2.0L
Displacement (cc)	2596	1956
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	167.62bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	350Nm@1750-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

Kryotec 2.0L

Displacement (cc)

2596

1956

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

167.62bhp@5000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

320Nm@1400-2600rpm

350Nm@1750-2500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Automatic

Gearbox

5-Speed

6-Speed

Drive Type

4WD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	50
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

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	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	245/55/R19
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	4668
Width (mm)	1865	1922
Height (mm)	2080	1795
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2741
Front Tread (mm)	1547	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	-
Approach Angle	39°	-
Break Over Angle	28°	-
Departure Angle	37°	-
Seating Capacity	4	6
Boot Space (Litres)	500	680

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	2nd Row 60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
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 more	- more
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	-	3
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Drive Mode Types	-	ECO\|CITY\|SPORT
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
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 more	- more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.24
Upholstery	Fabric	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours	Carbon BlackPure Grey Black RoofSupernova Copper With Dual ToneOberon Black EditionDaytona Grey Dual ToneFrost White With Black RoofCosmic GoldFrost WhiteCosmic Gold Black RoofPure Grey+10 MoreSafari Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	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) more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front & Rear
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Manual	Hands-Free
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	245/55/R19
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	14.52
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	10
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring more	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos	-	Yes

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 Safari
- Design: Muscular styling is attractive and special Black Editions command great road presence
- Premium interior design: Touch-sensitive AC panel, ambient lighting and different finishes feel rich
- Feature loaded: 14.5” Samsung OLED touchscreen, 10.25” driver’s display, front and rear seat ventilation, 10-speaker JBL sound system
- Second row: Boss mode, slide and recline second row and winged headrests make for a great chauffeur driven car
- Powertrain options: Petrol and diesel engine options with manual and automatic transmissions

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Tata Safari
- No all-wheel-drive option available
- Refinement: Diesel engine is loud, needs better insulation
- Quality control: Inconsistent panel gaps and tech package tends to glitch from time to time

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