Force Gurkha 5 Door vs Tata Safari

Last Updated: September 7, 2026

Tata Safari price starts at Rs. 13.40 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.23 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Force Gurkha 5 Door, priced at Rs. 17.63 Lakh. On the performance front, the Gurkha 5 Door uses a 2596cc engine producing 138.08bhp@3200rpm and the Safari a 1498cc engine producing 167.62bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Gurkha 5 Door and Safari, the Safari is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Gurkha 5 Door vs Safari Comparison Summary

Specification Force Gurkha 5 DoorTata Safari
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.63 LakhRs. 13.40 Lakh
Mileage 9.5 kmplNot Available
Engine 2596 cc1498 cc
Max power 138.08bhp@3200rpm167.62bhp@5000rpm

Gurkha 5 Door vs Safari Key Highlights

Basic Info Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door DieselTata Safari Petrol Smart
Rating
7 reviews
70 reviews
Brand Name Force Motors Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.63 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2596 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 138.08bhp@3200rpm 167.62bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5 Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door Colors
Tata Safari Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 235/65/R17
Boot Space Not Available 680 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control No No
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 34,097 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 25,921 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 97,193 Gurkha 5 Door Insurance Rs. 62,070 Safari Insurance
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Displacement
2596 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
FM 2.6 CR CD
HYPERION 1.5L
Engine Displacement
2596 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
138.08bhp@3200rpm
167.62bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
320Nm@1400-2600rpm
280Nm@1750-3500rpm
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
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
63.5 Liters
50 Liters
Mileage (City)
9.5 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
12 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
18
17
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
18
17
Suspension Front
2
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
6.3 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
235/65/R17
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Stylish and advanced digital instrument cluster
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
No
7
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
680 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
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
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Not Available
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
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4390*1865*2095 mm3
4668*1922*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2741 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
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
Not Available
No
Adjustable Steering
Yes
4
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
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
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
No
No
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
9 Inch
o inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
No
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Powered Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
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
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
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
No
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
Roll Over Mitigatio
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
No
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
No
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
No
Speed Assist System
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
No
SOS Button
Not Available
No
RSA
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
No
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
No
Live Weather
Not Available
No
ECall And ICall
Not Available
No
Save Route Place
Not Available
No
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
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
Tata Safari
  • Big on size and road presence
  • Can seat 7 people comfortably
  • Updated interiors have good quality and better finish
  • Better infotainment experience with twin screens
  • Advanced driver assistance system (ADAS)
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
Tata Safari
  • Diesel engine sounds gruff
  • No petrol or all-wheel drive option

Is Tata Safari Better Than Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door?

67% users have chosen Tata Safari over Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 102 users have also rated Tata Safari and Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door 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 Tata Safari is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your car. But Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door is better on the grounds of comfort, safety and features.
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 Safari
Mileage 4.2 3.8
Performance 4.3 3.8
Comfort 4.4 4.5
Maintenance 4.3 3.8
Safety 4.6 5.0
Features 4.2 4.5
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Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door Vs Tata Safari FAQs

Which car is best between Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door vs Tata Safari?
As per the users experiences Force Gurkha 5 Door is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, safety and features in your car. But Tata Safari is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door vs Tata Safari?
The Tata Safari is cheaper than Force Gurkha 5 Door by ₹4.23 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Force Motors Gurkha 5 Door vs Tata Safari?
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 Petrol Smart version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Safari produces 167.62bhp@5000rpm of power and 280Nm@1750-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Force Gurkha 5 Door has better performance.

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