Maruti Jimny vs Force Gurkha

Should you buy Maruti Jimny 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. Maruti Jimny price starts at Rs 12.76 Lakh ex-showroom for Zeta (Petrol) and Force Gurkha price starts Rs 16.75 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel). Jimny has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Jimny has a mileage of 16.94 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Gurkha has a mileage of 9.5 kmpl (Diesel top model).

Jimny Vs Gurkha

Key Highlights	Maruti Jimny	Force Gurkha
On Road Price	Rs.17,12,260^*	Rs.19,98,940^*
Mileage (city)	-	9.5 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1462	2596
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Maruti Jimny
Rs14.96 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Maruti Jimny
Alpha Dual Tone AT
14.96 Lakh^*
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Alpha Dual Tone AT	2.6 Diesel
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.17,12,260^*	Rs.19,98,940^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.33,156/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.38,045/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.41,515	Rs.93,815
User Rating	4.5 Based on 390 Reviews	4.3 Based on 82 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Alpha Dual Tone AT

2.6 Diesel

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.17,12,260^*

Rs.19,98,940^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.33,156/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.38,045/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.41,515

Rs.93,815

User Rating

4.5

Based on 390 Reviews

4.3

Based on 82 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	K15B	FM 2.6L CRDi
Displacement (cc)	1462	2596
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	103bhp@6000rpm	138bhp@3200rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	134.2Nm@4000rpm	320Nm@1400-2600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Multipoint Injection	-
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Gearbox	4-Speed	5-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	4WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

K15B

FM 2.6L CRDi

Displacement (cc)

1462

2596

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

103bhp@6000rpm

138bhp@3200rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	9.5
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	12
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	16.39	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40	63.5
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	155	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Hydraulic
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.7	5.65
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	155	-
Tyre Size	195/80 R15	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	18
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi link suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Hydraulic

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3985	3965
Width (mm)	1645	1865
Height (mm)	1720	2080
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	210	233
Wheel Base (mm)	2590	2400
Front Tread (mm)	1395	1547
Rear Tread (mm)	1405	1490
Kerb Weight (kg)	1205	-
Grossweight (kg)	1545	-
Approach Angle	36°	39°
Break Over Angle	24°	28°
Departure Angle	46°	37°
Seating Capacity	4	4
Boot Space (Litres)	211	500
No. of Doors	5	3
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
USB Charger	-	Front
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Near Flat Reclinable Front Seats,Scratch-resistant & Stain Removable IP Finish,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Rear x 2,Digital Clock,Center Console Tray,Floor Console Tray,Front & Rear Tow Hooks	HVAC,Multi Direction AC Vents,Dual USB Socket On Dashboard,Dual USB Socket For Rear Passenger,,Variable Speed Intermittent Wiper, Independent Entry & Exit
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height only	Yes
KeyLess Entry	-	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Rear Reading Lamp

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	-	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	-	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling RedNexa BlueKinetic Yellow/Bluish Black Roof+2 MoreJimny Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	Yes	-
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Halogen Headlamps	No	-
LED DRLs	-	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Hard Top,Gunmetal Grey Grille with Chrome Plating,Drip Rails,Trapezoidal Wheel Arch Extensions,Clamshell Bonnet,Lumber Black Scratch-resistant Bumpers,Tailgate Mounted Spare Wheel,Dark Green Glass (Window)	All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel, Gurkha branding (Chrome Finish),4x4x4 badging (Chrome Finish)
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	-	Front
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	195/80 R15	255/65 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Radial, Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	18
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling Red+2 MoreJimny Colours

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	2
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Anti Theft Alarm

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
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	9
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	-	USB cable mirroring
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Maruti Jimny
- Looks quirky with its upright stance, compact dimensions and fun colours
- Spacious for four people
- Ride comfort is well-tuned for city duties despite being a capable off-roader
- Lightweight and amateur-friendly off-roader that'll keep seasoned off-road drivers happy too
- Boot space is usable for suitcases even with all seats up
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

Maruti Jimny
- Lacks cabin practicality like storage spaces and bottle holders
- Engine performance is underwhelming with a full load
Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability

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