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Force Gurkha vs Volkswagen Virtus

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Volkswagen Virtus? 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 15.10 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 11.56 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Virtus has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Gurkha has a mileage of - (Diesel top model)> and the Virtus has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Gurkha Vs Virtus

Key HighlightsForce GurkhaVolkswagen Virtus
On Road PriceRs.18,01,298*Rs.22,43,845*
Fuel TypeDieselPetrol
Engine(cc)25961498
TransmissionManualAutomatic
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Force Gurkha vs Volkswagen Virtus Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.18,01,298*
Rs.22,43,845*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.34,288/month
Rs.43,185/month
InsuranceRs.87,452
Gurkha Insurance

Rs.80,516
Virtus Insurance

User Rating
4.3
Based on 70 Reviews
4.4
Based on 328 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)-
Rs.5,780
Brochure
Brochure not available

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
-
1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
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
Mild Hybrid
-
No
Drive Type
4WD
FWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypeDiesel
Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)-
19.62
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)63
45
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)-
190

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Coil Spring Suspension
Mc-Pherson suspension 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
5.05
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)
-
190
Braking (100-0kmph)
-
40.66m

Tyre Size
245/70 R16
205/55 R16
Tyre Type
Radial, Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)
16
-
0-100Kmph (Tested)-
9.03s

City driveability (20-80kmph)-
5.37s

Braking (80-0 kmph)-
25.07m

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4116
4561
Width (mm)
1812
1752
Height (mm)
2075
1507
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)
-
145
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
-
179
Wheel Base (mm)
2400
2741
Rear Tread (mm)
-
1496
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
1275
Grossweight (kg)
-
1685
Rear Legroom (mm)
270
-
Front Track1490
-
Rear Track1480
-
Seating Capacity
4
5
Boot Space (Litres)
500
521
No. of Doors
3
4

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
-
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light
-
Yes
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
-
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
-
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
-
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
-
Yes
Cup Holders Front
Yes-
Cup Holders Rear
-
Yes
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Seat Lumbar Support
-
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
-
Yes
Cruise Control
-
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Navigation System
-
Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
-
Yes
Foldable Rear Seat
-
60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry
-
Yes
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
Rear Curtain
-
No
Luggage Hook And NetYesNo
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)
-
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess Entry-
Yes
Ventilated Seats
-
Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYes

Interior

Electronic Multi Tripmeter
-
Yes
Leather Seats-
Yes
Fabric Upholstery
-
No
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
-
Yes
Digital Odometer
-
Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard
-
Yes
Additional FeaturesDoor Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme
Premium dual tone interiors, High quality scratch-resistant dashboard, Rave Glossy/Dark Red Glossy and Glossy Black décor inserts, Chrome accent on air vents slider, Leather + Leatherette seat upholstery, Driver side foot rest, Driver side sunvisor with ticket holder, Passenger side sunvisor with vanity mirror, Foldable roof grab handles, front, Foldable roof grab handles with hooks, rear, Rear seat backrest split 60:40 foldable, Front center armrest in leatherette, sliding, with storage box, Rear center armrest with cup holders, Ambient light pack: LEDs for door panel switches, front and rear reading lamps, Luggage compartment illumination, 20.32 cm Digital cockpit (instrument cluster), 12V Plug front, Front 2x USB-C sockets (data+charging), Rear 2x USB-C socket module (charging only),Auto coming/leaving home lights, Seat upholstery GT - Leather/leatherette combination, Red ambient lighting, GT welcome message on infotainment
UpholsteryFabric
-

Exterior

Available Colors
Red
White
Orange
Green
Grey
Gurkha Colors
Lava Blue
Rising Blue Metallic
Curcuma Yellow
Carbon Steel Grey
Deep Black Pearl
Reflex Silver
Candy White
Wild Cherry Red
Virtus Colors
Body TypeSUV
All SUV Cars
Sedan
All Sedan Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
-
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
-
Yes
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 Defogger
-
Yes
Wheel Covers-
No
Alloy Wheels
-
Yes
Power Antenna-
No
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Sun Roof
-
Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
-
Yes
Integrated Antenna-
Yes
Chrome Garnish
-
No
Dual Tone Body Colour
-
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes-
Cornering Foglamps
-
Yes
Lighting,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
-
LED DRLs
YesYes
LED Headlights
YesYes
LED Taillights
-
Yes
Additional Features-
GT elements, GT branding at front grill, GT branding at rear, Front fender with GT branding, Red painted brake callipers in front, Black Alloys, Carbon Steel Grey coloured door mirrors housing, Glossy black rear spoiler, Dual tone exterior with roof painted in Carbon Steel Grey, Signature chrome wing - front, Chrome strip on grille - upper, Chrome strip on grille - lower, Lower grill in black glossy, Bonnet with chiseled lines , Sharp dual shoulder lines, Body coloured door handles, Chrome applique on door handles, , Chrome garnish on window bottom line, Signature LED Tail lamps, Signature chrome wing, rear, Auto headlights, Reflector sticker inside doors
Automatic Driving Lights
-
Yes
Fog LightsFront
-
Boot OpeningManual
-
Tyre Size
245/70 R16
205/55 R16
Tyre Type
Radial, Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)
16
-

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake Assist-
Yes
Central Locking
YesYes
Power Door Locks
-
Yes
Child Safety Locks
-
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes-
No. of Airbags2
6
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag Front-
Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror
-
Auto
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror
-
Yes
Rear Seat Belts
-
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
-
Yes
Adjustable Seats
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Crash Sensor
-
Yes
EBD
-
Yes
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
Active Cylinder Technology, Engine idle Start/stop, Multi-collison brakes (MCB), Brake disc wiping, Anti-slip regulation (ASR), Electronic differential lock system, Curtain airbags, Tyre pressure deflation warning, All seats with 3-point seat belts, Seat belt reminder (Driver & Co-driver), 5 headrest (for all passengers), Engine iobiliser with floating code system, Reversing camera with static guidelines, Auto-diing interior rearview mirror, Light sensor, Height adjustable co-driver seat
Rear Camera
-
Yes
Anti Theft DeviceYes-
Anti Pinch Power Windows
-
Driver's Window
Speed Alert
-
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
-
Yes
Geo Fence Alert
-
Yes
Hill Assist
-
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce DistributionYes-

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
10.09
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
No. of Speakers
4
8
Additional Features-
Valet mode, Apps- SygicTM navigation, GaanaTM, Booking.comTM, AudiobooksTM, BBC NewsTM, MyVolkswagen Connect - Live tracking, Geo fence, Time fence, Driving behaviour, SOS emergency call, Safety alerts, Trip analysis, Documents due date reminder, Sporty aluminum pedals
Usb PortsYes-
Subwoofer-
No
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

    Volkswagen Virtus

    • Classy, understated styling. Sporty GT variant on offer too
    • Feature-loaded: 8-inch digital driver’s display, 10.1-inch touchscreen, ventilated seats, electric sunroof are among the highlights
    • 521 litre boot is segment leading. 60:40 split rear seats bumps up practicality
    • Strong engine options: 1- and 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines promise excitement

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