Force Motors Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar

Force Gurkha Price starts at Rs. 16.75 Lakh which is Rs. 2.65 Lakh costlier than base model of Mahindra Thar priced at Rs. 14.09 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Force Gurkha (Diesel Model) is 12 kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mahindra Thar (Diesel Model) is 10 kmpl. In technical specifications, Force Gurkha (Top Model) is powered by 2596 cc engine , while Mahindra Thar (Top Model) is powered by 1497 cc engine. The Comparison Force Gurkha 2.6 Diesel vs Mahindra Thar Earth Edition Diesel AT can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Gurkha vs Thar

Key Highlights Gurkha 2.6 DieselThar Earth Edition Diesel AT
Engine Type FM 2.6L CRDi mHawk 130 CRDe
Max Power 138bhp@3200rpm 130.07bhp@3750rpm
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Gurkha vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 DieselMahindra Thar Earth Edition Diesel AT
Rating
17 reviews
280 reviews
Brand Name Force Motors Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 16.75 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 17.60 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 2596 cc 2184 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 138bhp@3200rpm 130.07bhp@3750rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Automatic
Gearbox 5-Speed 6-Speed AT
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Colors
Force Motors Gurkha Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 255/65 R18
Boot Space 500 Liters ...
Steering Mounted Audio Control ... Yes
Cruise Control ... Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 32,402 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 34,046 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 93,815 Gurkha Insurance Rs. 97,093 Thar Insurance
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Engine Type
FM 2.6L CRDi
mHawk 130 CRDe
Engine Displacement
2596 cc
2184 cc
Max Power
138bhp@3200rpm
130.07bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque
320Nm@1400-2600rpm
300Nm@1600-2800rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
5-Speed
6-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Turbo Charger

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
63.5 Liters
57 Liters
Mileage (City)
9.5 kmpl
9 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
12 kmpl
10 kmpl

Suspension Front
2
Suspension Rear
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Minimum Turning Radius
5.65 m
...
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
255/65 R18
Wheel Size
18
...
Tyre Type
Radial, Tubeless
Tubeless All-Terrai

Additional Interior Features
Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme
Dashboard Grab Handle For Front passenger,MID Display in Instrument Cluster (Coloured),Adventure Statistics,Decorative Vin Plate (Individual to Thar Earth Edition),Headrest (Embossed Dune Design),Stiching ( Beige Stitching elements & Earth branding),Thar branding on door pads (Desert Fury Coloured),Twin Peak logo on Steering ( Dark Chrome),Steering Wheel elements (Desert Fury Coloured),AC Vents (Dual Tone),HVAC housing (Piano black),Center gear Console & Cup Holder accents (Dark Chrome)
Rear Seat Headrest
...
Digital Cluster
Air Conditioner
Seating Capacity
4
4
Doors
3
3
Boot Space
500 Liters
...

Alloy Wheels
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)
Hard Top,All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Fender-mounted Radio Antenna,Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel,Illuminated Key Ring,Body Colour (Satin Matte Desert Fury Colour),ORVMs Inserts (Desert Fury Coloured),Vertical slats on the Front grille (Desert Fury Coloured),Mahindra Wordmark (Matte Black),Thar branding (Matte Black),4x4 badging (Matte black With red accents),Automatic badging (Matte black With red accents),Gear Knob accents (Dark Chrome)
Length*Width*Height
3965*1865*2080 mm3
3985*1820*1855 mm3
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
233 mm
226 mm

Connectivity
...
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
Tip & Slide Mechanism in Co-Driver Seat,Reclining Mechanism,Lockable Glovebox,Electrically Operated HVAC Controls,SMS Read Out
USB Charger
Front
Front
Lane Change Indicator
Additional Entertainment Features
USB cable mirroring
...
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
4
AC
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
...
Cruise Control
...
Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
...
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
...
Tachometer
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Belt Warning
AM/FM Radio
Touch-screen Display
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
...
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
2
2
Brake Assist (BA)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Follow Me Home And Lead Me To Gurkha,One Touch Lane Change Indicator,Brake Type (Dual Circuit Hydraulic Brake,Vacuum Assisted
Front Axle ( Semi-Floating With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Rear Axle ( Banjo Beam With 4.3:1 Final Drive),Hub Lock ( Automatic ),Brake Specification (Vaccum Assisted Dual Hydraulic Circuit with tandem Master Cylinder),Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank (litre)-20(Applicable Only For CRDe Engine),Tool Kit Organiser,Electric Driveline Disconnect on Front Axle,Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differentail,Mechanical Locking Differential ( mHawk 130 only),Washable Floor With Drain Plugs,Welded Tow Hooks In Front & Rear,Tow Hitch Protection,Tyre Direction Monitoring System,Roll-Over Mitigation,Roll Cage,3-Point Seat Belts For Rear Passengers,Panic Braking Signal,Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger
...

ECall And ICall
...
Over Speeding Alert

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.
Mahindra Thar
  • Looks modern with tweaked styling and improved interiors. Drivetrain includes petrol
  • diesel and automatic options. 4x4 is standard. Washable interiors are a nice touch. New RWD variant drops the entry price.
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.
Mahindra Thar
  • Mechanical rear locking differential only on the AX (Adventure) trim.

Is Force Motors Gurkha Better Than Mahindra Thar?

53% users have chosen Force Motors Gurkha over Mahindra Thar in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 717 users have also rated Force Motors Gurkha and Mahindra Thar 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 Mahindra Thar 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 Thar
Mileage 2.5 3.8
Performance 2.5 4.5
Comfort 5.0 4.2
Maintenance 2.5 4.0
Safety 4.5 4.3
Features 4.5 4.4
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Latest News on Force Motors Gurkha and Mahindra Thar

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. Which car is better Thar or Gurkha?
  • Thar
  • Both the cars are good in their forte. Thar looks modern with tweaked styling and improved interiors. The drivetrain includes petrol, diesel and automatic options. 4x4 is standard. Washable interiors are a nice touch. The Thar's appeal and promise to take you on great adventures is a big draw but living with it every day 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. On the other hand, Gurkha's old-school design, comfortable seating for four, pliant low-speed ride, surprisingly easy to drive in the city, and refined engine. Even when it comes to practicality it is spacious and has comfortable seating for four and unlike its main rival, the Mahindra Thar, it gets a proper boot. The engine is more refined than before, it is surprisingly easy to drive at city speeds, and the low-speed ride is very comfortable which makes it quite good for everyday commutes. But it doesn’t quite have the requisite dual personality which we’ve come to expect of modern cars. 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 -Mahindra Thar Road Test Review: Has The Monster Been Tamed?.-2021 Force Gurkha first drive review: A good alternative to the Thar?.
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.
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Force Motors Gurkha Vs Mahindra Thar FAQs

Which car is best between Force Motors Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar?
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 Mahindra Thar is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
Which car is cheaper Force Motors Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar?
The Force Gurkha is cheaper than Mahindra Thar by Rs. 85,000.
Which car offers better performance Force Motors Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar?
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 Earth Edition Diesel AT version, 2184 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 130.07bhp@3750rpm of power and 300Nm@1600-2800rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Force Gurkha has better performance.

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