Mahindra Thar vs Force Gurkha

Should you buy Mahindra Thar or Force Gurkha? 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. Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs 10.32 Lakh ex-showroom for AXT RWD Diesel (Diesel) and Force Gurkha price starts Rs 15.95 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel). Thar has 2184 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Thar has a mileage of 9 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Gurkha has a mileage of 9.5 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Thar Vs Gurkha

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Force Gurkha
On Road Price	Rs.21,21,577^*	Rs.19,05,474^*
Mileage (city)	9 kmpl	9.5 kmpl
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	2184	2596
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

Mahindra Thar
LXT 4WD Diesel AT
17.80 Lakh^*
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2.6 Diesel
15.95 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	LXT 4WD Diesel AT	2.6 Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.21,21,577^*	Rs.19,05,474^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.41,589/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.36,259/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.97,845	Rs.90,744
User Rating	4.6 Based on 81 Reviews	4.3 Based on 87 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

LXT 4WD Diesel AT

2.6 Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.21,21,577^*

Rs.19,05,474^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.41,589/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.36,259/month

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Insurance

Rs.97,845

Rs.90,744

User Rating

4.6

Based on 81 Reviews

4.3

Based on 87 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	mHawk 130 CRDe	FM 2.6L CRDi
Displacement (cc)	2184	2596
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	130bhp@3750rpm	138bhp@3200rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	300Nm@1600-2800rpm	320Nm@1400-2600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	6-Speed	5-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	4WD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

mHawk 130 CRDe

FM 2.6L CRDi

Displacement (cc)

2184

2596

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

130bhp@3750rpm

138bhp@3200rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

300Nm@1600-2800rpm

320Nm@1400-2600rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Manual

Gearbox

6-Speed

5-Speed

Drive Type

4WD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	9	9.5
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	11	12
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	57	63.5
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link, Solid Axle	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Hydraulic
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.65
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3985	3965
Width (mm)	1820	1865
Height (mm)	1855	2080
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	226	233
Wheel Base (mm)	2450	2400
Front Tread (mm)	-	1547
Rear Tread (mm)	1520	1490
Approach Angle	41.2°	39°
Break Over Angle	26.2°	28°
Departure Angle	36°	37°
Seating Capacity	4	4
Boot Space (Litres)	-	500

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	50:50 Split	-
USB Charger	-	Front
Additional Features	Adventure Statistics Gen II, Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential,Mechanical Locking Differential more	HVAC,Multi Direction AC Vents,Dual USB Socket On Dashboard,Dual USB Socket For Rear Passenger,,Variable Speed Intermittent Wiper, Independent Entry & Exit more
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front Only	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme more
Digital Cluster	Sami(Coloured)	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	4.2	-
Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric

Interior

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Everest WhiteGalaxy GreyStealth BlackBattleship GrayDeep ForestTango Red+1 MoreThar Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	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
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	Fender-mounted	-
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	-
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless All-Terrain	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	18

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	No	-
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	4	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	4	-

Safety

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	-	No
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.24	9
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	wireless android auto play more	USB cable mirroring more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Tweeter	2	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mahindra Thar
- Attention grabbing design. Looks macho and has a strong road presence
- Available with petrol and diesel engines with a choice of 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions for both.
- More tech: Brake based differential locking system, auto locking rear mechanical differential, shift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, 10.25-inch touchscreen with off-road gauges, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and navigation
- Improved noise vibration and harshness management offers a more refined experience
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

Mahindra Thar
- Stiff ride quality. Deals with bad roads well but sharp bumps can unsettle the cabin quite easily
- Old school ladder frame SUV and behaves like one. Loads of body roll even on mild curves
- Some cabin flaws: Rear windows aren’t openable and thick B pillars create large blind spots to the side
- Not an alternative to family-friendly sub-compact/compact SUVs that are more comfortable, practical, spacious and feature-loaded
Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability

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