Force Gurkha vs Jeep Meridian

Last Updated: October 12, 2026

Force Gurkha price starts at Rs. 17.58 Lakh, which is Rs. 20.68 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Jeep Meridian, priced at Rs. 38.26 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Gurkha offers a claimed 9.5 kmpl, while the Meridian delivers 14.1 kmpl. On the performance front, the Gurkha uses a 2596cc engine producing 138bhp@3200rpm and the Meridian a 1956cc engine producing 172.36bhp. If you're deciding between the Gurkha and Meridian, the Meridian is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Gurkha stands out for affordability.

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Gurkha vs Meridian Comparison Summary

Specification Force GurkhaJeep Meridian
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.58 LakhRs. 38.26 Lakh
Mileage 9.5 kmpl14.1 kmpl
Engine 2596 cc1956 cc
Max power 138bhp@3200rpm172.36bhp

Gurkha vs Meridian Key Highlights

Basic Info Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 DieselJeep Meridian Track Edition 4x4 AT
Rating
17 reviews
61 reviews
Brand Name Force Motors Jeep
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price Rs. 38.26 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2596 cc 1956 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 138bhp@3200rpm 172.36bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 5-Speed 9-Speed AT
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Colors
Force Motors Gurkha Colors
Jeep Meridian Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 14.1 kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 Not Available
Boot Space 500 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Not Available Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 74,012 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Gurkha Insurance Meridian Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2596 cc
1956 cc
Engine Type
FM 2.6L CRDi
2.0L Multijet
Engine Displacement
2596 cc
1956 cc
Max Power
138bhp@3200rpm
172.36bhp
Max Torque
320Nm@1400-2600rpm
350Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
5-Speed
9-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
63.5 Liters
60 Liters
Mileage (City)
9.5 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
12 kmpl
10 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
14.1 kmpl

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

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
10.2
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Leather
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
500
Not Available
Seating Capacity
4
7
Doors
3
5
Boot Space
500 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel, Gurkha branding (Chrome Finish),4x4x4 badging (Chrome Finish)
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Powered
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3965*1865*2080 mm3
4769*1859*1698 mm3
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2782 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
233 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
3
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
HVAC,Multi Direction AC Vents,Dual USB Socket On Dashboard,Dual USB Socket For Rear Passenger,,Variable Speed Intermittent Wiper, Independent Entry & Exit
Not Available
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
USB cable mirroring
Android Auto & Apple Car Play
Automatic Climate Control
No
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
9
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel, Gurkha branding (Chrome Finish),4x4x4 badging (Chrome Finish)
Android Auto & Apple Car Play
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Not Available
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
9 inch
10.1 inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Follow Me Home And Lead Me To Gurkha,One Touch Lane Change Indicator,Brake Type (Dual Circuit Hydraulic Brake,Vacuum Assisted
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB),Active Turn Signals,Dual-Note Electric Horns,Electronic Roll Mitigation,Seat Belt Latch with Dual Locking Tongue,Jeep® Active Drive,4X4 System,Vehicle Health Report & Alert,Vehicle Health Info,Privacy Mode on Location,In-Vehicle Notifications,Connected One-Box Navigation Search,Last Mile Navigation,Curfew Alert,Collision Mitigation Braking
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front & Rear
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

frontTread
1547 mm
Not Available
rearTread
1490 mm
Not Available
frontTrack
1490 mm
Not Available
rearTrack
1480 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
Jeep Meridian
  • Car-like handling
  • Premium interior quality
  • Loaded features list
  • Strong off-road capability
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
Jeep Meridian
  • Diesel engine could’ve been more refined
  • Competitors like the Fortuner and Gloster work better as 7-seaters

Is Force Motors Gurkha Better Than Jeep Meridian?

100% users have chosen Force Motors Gurkha over Jeep Meridian in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 96 users have also rated Force Motors Gurkha and Jeep Meridian 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 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, safety and features in your car. But Jeep Meridian is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
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 Meridian
Mileage 2.5 3.4
Performance 2.5 3.9
Comfort 5.0 4.3
Maintenance 2.5 3.5
Safety 4.5 4.4
Features 4.5 4.3
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Recently Asked User Questions

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.

Force Motors Gurkha Vs Jeep Meridian FAQs

Which car is best between Force Motors Gurkha vs Jeep Meridian?
As per the users experiences Force Gurkha is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, safety and features in your car. But Jeep Meridian is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Force Motors Gurkha vs Jeep Meridian?
The Force Gurkha is cheaper than Jeep Meridian by ₹20.68 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Force Motors Gurkha vs Jeep Meridian?
For the 2.6 Diesel version, 2596 cc Diesel engine of Gurkha produces 138bhp@3200rpm of power and 320Nm@1400-2600rpm of torque. Whereas for the Track Edition 4x4 AT version, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Meridian produces 172.36bhp of power and 350Nm of torque
As per the users experiences the Force Gurkha has better performance.

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