Audi Q3 vs Force Gurkha

Last Updated: October 21, 2026

Force Gurkha price starts at Rs. 17.58 Lakh, which is Rs. 34.41 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Audi Q3, priced at Rs. 51.99 Lakh. On the performance front, the Q3 uses a 1984cc engine producing 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm and the Gurkha a 2596cc engine producing 138bhp@3200rpm. If you're deciding between the Q3 and Gurkha, the Q3 is the better pick for performance, while the Gurkha stands out for affordability.

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Q3 vs Gurkha Comparison Summary

Specification Audi Q3Force Gurkha
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 51.99 LakhRs. 17.58 Lakh
Mileage Not Available12 kmpl
Engine 1984 cc2596 cc
Max power 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm138bhp@3200rpm
Top speed 229 Km/hNot Available

Q3 vs Gurkha Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi Q3 NovaForce Motors Gurkha 2.6 DieselBMW X1 sDrive18i M Sport
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Brand Name Audi Force Motors BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 51.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 17.58 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 52.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 2596 cc 1499 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm 138bhp@3200rpm 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 3
Transmission Automatic Manual Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed DCT 5-Speed 7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type AWD 4WD FWD
Colors
Audi Q3 Colors
Force Motors Gurkha Colors
BMW X1 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 12 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available 255/65 R18 225/55 R18
Boot Space Not Available 500 Liters 500 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Not Available Yes
Cruise Control Yes Not Available Yes
Airbags 7 Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,00,572 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 34,008 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,02,332 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.30 Lakh Q3 Insurance Rs. 97,016 Gurkha Insurance Rs. 2.07 Lakh X1 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1984 cc
2596 cc
1499 cc
Engine Type
2.0L TFSI
FM 2.6L CRDi
B38 turbo I3
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
2596 cc
1499 cc
Max Power
201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm
138bhp@3200rpm
134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Max Torque
320Nm@1500-4400rpm
320Nm@1400-2600rpm
230Nm@1500–4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
5-Speed
7-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Twin
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.1 Sec
Not Available
9.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
63.5 Liters
51 Liters
Top Speed
229 Km/h
Not Available
219 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
12 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (City)
Not Available
9.5 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
12 kmpl
Not Available

Wheels Type
Alloy
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Front
Not Available
Multi-link suspension
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
Multi-link suspension
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Electronic
Hydraulic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.65 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/65 R18
225/55 R18
Wheel Size
18
18
18
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial, Tubeless
Tubeless

Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme
Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting function
Digital Cluster Size
11.9
Not Available
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Fabric
Leather
Lighting
Not Available
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
500
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
4
5
Doors
Not Available
3
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
500 Liters
500 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel, Gurkha branding (Chrome Finish),4x4x4 badging (Chrome Finish)
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Manual
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Headlamp Washers
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
3965*1865*2080 mm3
4447*1821*1598 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
2400 mm
2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
233 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
Not Available
3
Not Available

Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
HVAC,Multi Direction AC Vents,Dual USB Socket On Dashboard,Dual USB Socket For Rear Passenger,,Variable Speed Intermittent Wiper, Independent Entry & Exit
Park Distance Control, BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement, Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster, Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recommended gear in manual mode)
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
USB cable mirroring
BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes)
Smart Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
No
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
10
4
12
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
No
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel, Gurkha branding (Chrome Finish),4x4x4 badging (Chrome Finish)
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Not Available
Compass
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.8 inch
9 inch
10.7
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
All Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Airbags
7
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
7
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Follow Me Home And Lead Me To Gurkha,One Touch Lane Change Indicator,Brake Type (Dual Circuit Hydraulic Brake,Vacuum Assisted
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Yes

Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Not Available
BMW Connected
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Yes

frontTread
Not Available
1547 mm
Not Available
rearTread
Not Available
1490 mm
Not Available
frontTrack
Not Available
1490 mm
Not Available
rearTrack
Not Available
1480 mm
Not Available
rearLegroom
Not Available
270 mm
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Force Gurkha
  • Old-school design
  • Comfortable seating for four
  • Pliant low-speed ride
  • Surprisingly easy to drive in the city
  • Refined engine
Force Gurkha
  • Lack of outright power for highway driving
  • Feels unsettled at high speeds
  • Accessing second-row seat is impossible if the boot is loaded
  • Too expensive
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Q. Which car is best to buy for offroading - Force Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar?
  • Yes driving sonet diesel IMT since one year. Driven 26k so far without any problems.
  • For me, always Gurkha
  • Both the cars are good in their forte. The new Gurkha comes with the older 2.6-litre turbo-diesel motor and not the newer 2.2-litre diesel which the old car got in its last stages. However, the 2.6-litre motor has been upgraded to meet BS6 norms. Force also claims to have heavily reworked the motor to improve refinement and power. Although they have managed to bump up the power on this engine, it still makes a not-so-thrilling 91PS and 250Nm. This lack of versatility is evident in the way the new Gurkha tackles our roads too. At low speeds, the ride quality will surprise you with its plushness. The soft suspension has the ability to gulp the worst road imaginable and while doing so the suspension remains silent. Even for such a tall and heavy vehicle, side to side motion is well controlled. But tackle not so perfect roads at speeds above 50kmph and the Gurkha’s dynamic envelope falls apart. On the other hand, This mStallion petrol paired with the 6-speed auto box was the pick of the engine combinations we’ve experienced in the Thar. It’s smooth and refined in the city and packs a heck of a punch when you push the go pedal. There’s plenty of torque from the petrol motor too so though we didn't test it, it’s sure to perform just as amicably in the off-road environment as well. The Thar's appeal and promise to take you on great adventures is a big draw but living with it everyday will still ask you to make many compromises. As a second car or for those who just need the utility of the 4x4 the Thar’s appeal is undeniable. For a better understanding of compatibility and driving comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.Read more -2021 Force Gurkha first drive review: A good alternative to the Thar?.-Mahindra Thar Road Test Review: Has The Monster Been Tamed?.
Q. Is it better than the new Bolero Neo?
  • Definitely
  • Selecting the right car would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, cabin space, engine options, brand preference, etc. If you are looking for an SUV with extreme off-roading capabilities then Force Motors Gurkha would be a great pick. Force Motors Gurkha is currently available in a Diesel engine. The 2596 cc Diesel engine generates a power of 89.84bhp@3200rpm and torque of 250Nm@1400-2400rpm. On the other hand, Neo's promise is simple on purpose, offering go-anywhere ruggedness, with a compact sub-4m footprint that promises to be economical to own and maintain. Mahindra Bolero Neo is currently available in a Diesel engine. The 1493 cc Diesel engine generates a power of 100bhp@3750rpm and torque of 260nm@1750-2250rpm. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.

Audi Q3 Vs Force Gurkha Vs BMW X1 FAQs

Which car is best between Audi Q3 vs Force Gurkha?
On the basis of comfort, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Audi Q3 vs Force Gurkha?
The Force Gurkha is cheaper than Audi Q3 by ₹34.41 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Audi Q3 vs Force Gurkha?
For the Nova version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q3 produces 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm of power and 320Nm@1500-4400rpm of torque. Whereas for the 2.6 Diesel version, 2596 cc Diesel engine of Gurkha produces 138bhp@3200rpm of power and 320Nm@1400-2600rpm of torque

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