Force Gurkha 5 Door vs Mahindra Thar ROXX

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

Mahindra Thar ROXX price starts at Rs. 12.52 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.11 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Force Gurkha 5 Door, priced at Rs. 17.63 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Gurkha 5 Door offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the Thar ROXX delivers 12.4 kmpl. On the performance front, the Gurkha 5 Door uses a 2596cc engine producing 138.08bhp@3200rpm and the Thar ROXX a 1997cc engine producing 160bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Gurkha 5 Door and Thar ROXX, the Thar ROXX is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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Gurkha 5 Door vs Thar ROXX Comparison Summary

Specification Force Gurkha 5 DoorMahindra Thar ROXX
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.63 LakhRs. 12.52 Lakh
Mileage 12 kmpl12.4 kmpl
Engine 2596 cc1997 cc
Max power 138.08bhp@3200rpm160bhp@5000rpm

Gurkha 5 Door vs Thar ROXX Key Highlights

Basic Info Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door DieselMahindra Thar ROXX MX1 RWD
Rating
7 reviews
42 reviews
Brand Name Force Motors Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.63 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.52 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2596 cc 1997 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 138.08bhp@3200rpm 160bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5 Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 4WD RWD
Colors
Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door Colors
Mahindra Thar ROXX Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12 kmpl 12.4 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 255/65 R18
Steering Mounted Audio Control No Yes
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 34,097 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 24,219 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 97,193 Gurkha 5 Door Insurance Rs. 77,503 Thar ROXX Insurance
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Displacement
2596 cc
1997 cc
Engine Type
FM 2.6 CR CD
2.0L mStallion
Engine Displacement
2596 cc
1997 cc
Max Power
138.08bhp@3200rpm
160bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
320Nm@1400-2600rpm
330Nm@1500-3000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5 Speed
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
63.5 Liters
57 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
12 kmpl
12.4 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
9.5 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
12 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
Not Available
Suspension Front
2
2
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
255/65 R18
Wheel Size
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Stylish and advanced digital instrument cluster
SUNGLASS HOLDER
Digital Cluster Size
No
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
5

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Iconic Design - The Gurkha has a timeless appeal & Commanding road presence,First in segment Air intake snorket for fresh air supply and water wading,Full LED Headlamp - High intensity Force LED pro Edge Headlamps and DRLs
Not Available
Boot Opening
Manual
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4390*1865*2095 mm3
4428*1870*1923 mm3
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
233 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Best in class Legroom, Headroom and shoulder room
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
4
Adjustable Steering
Yes
3
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Iconic Design - The Gurkha has a timeless appeal & Commanding road presence,First in segment Air intake snorket for fresh air supply and water wading,Full LED Headlamp - High intensity Force LED pro Edge Headlamps and DRLs
SUNGLASS HOLDER
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
9 Inch
10.25 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
No
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Chassis & Body Type (Ladder Type,C-in-C Chassis),Front Axle - Live Independent, Rear Axle - Live Rigid, Front Diff Lock - Yes ( Manual), Rear Diff Lock - Yes (Manual),Front Anti - roll Bar ( Yes ),Rear Anti - roll Bar ( Yes ),Gradeability (Degree) 35,water wading (mm) 700,Overhang Front - 750,Overhang Rear - 815,Crash compliant Full Metal Body
Engine Drag Torque Control
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No

Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
No

grossWeight
3125 Kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Force Gurkha 5 Door
  • Butch looks, Commands massive road presence, Towering driving position, Comfortable third row, Great off-roader, Ride comfort in the city
Mahindra Thar ROXX
  • Old-school boxy SUV styling is charming and attention-grabbing
  • Both engines offer punchy performance and good driveability
  • Loaded features-list including safety features, cabin space is generous and seats are comfortable too
Force Gurkha 5 Door
  • Dated cabin, Second row comfort is compromised by limited knee and foot room, NVH levels aren’t great, High-speed control could’ve been better
Mahindra Thar ROXX
  • Stiff ride quality makes bumps and potholes make their presence felt in the cabin
  • Body roll is apparent even on smooth roads
  • Infotainment experience can be glitchy at times

Is Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door Better Than Mahindra Thar ROXX?

59% users have chosen Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door over Mahindra Thar ROXX in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 83 users have also rated Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door and Mahindra Thar ROXX on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and safety in your car. But Mahindra Thar ROXX is better on the grounds of performance, maintenance and features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Gurkha 5 Door Thar ROXX
Mileage 3.8 3.5
Performance 3.8 4.2
Comfort 4.5 4.5
Maintenance 3.8 3.9
Safety 5.0 4.4
Features 4.5 4.6
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Which car is best between Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
As per the users experiences Force Gurkha 5 Door is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and safety in your car. But Mahindra Thar ROXX is better on the grounds of performance, maintenance and features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
The Mahindra Thar ROXX is cheaper than Force Gurkha 5 Door by ₹5.11 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door vs Mahindra Thar ROXX?
For the Diesel version, 2596 cc Diesel engine of Gurkha 5 Door produces 138.08bhp@3200rpm of power and 320Nm@1400-2600rpm of torque. Whereas for the MX1 RWD version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Thar ROXX produces 160bhp@5000rpm of power and 330Nm@1500-3000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Force Gurkha 5 Door has better performance.

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