Force Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar

Last Updated: July 29, 2026

Mahindra Thar price starts at Rs. 10.32 Lakh, which is Rs. 5.63 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Force Gurkha, priced at Rs. 15.95 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Gurkha offers a claimed 9.5 kmpl, while the Thar delivers 9 kmpl. On the performance front, the Gurkha uses a 2596cc engine producing 138bhp@3200rpm and the Thar a 1497cc engine producing 116.93bhp@3500rpm. If you're deciding between the Gurkha and Thar, the Gurkha is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Thar stands out for affordability.

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Gurkha vs Thar Comparison Summary

Specification Force GurkhaMahindra Thar
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 15.95 LakhRs. 10.32 Lakh
Mileage 9.5 kmpl9 kmpl
Engine 2596 cc1497 cc
Max power 138bhp@3200rpm116.93bhp@3500rpm

Gurkha vs Thar Key Highlights

Basic Info Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 DieselMahindra Thar AXT RWD Diesel
Rating
17 reviews
269 reviews
Brand Name Force Motors Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 15.95 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.32 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2596 cc 1497 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 138bhp@3200rpm 116.93bhp@3500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 6-Speed
Drive Type 4WD RWD
Colors
Force Motors Gurkha Colors
Mahindra Thar Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 245/75 R16
Boot Space 500 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Not Available No
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver and Passenger
EMI
Rs. 30,861 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 19,964 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 90,744 Gurkha Insurance Rs. 50,735 Thar Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2596 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
FM 2.6L CRDi
D117 CRDe
Engine Displacement
2596 cc
1497 cc
Max Power
138bhp@3200rpm
116.93bhp@3500rpm
Max Torque
320Nm@1400-2600rpm
300Nm@1750-2500rpm
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

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
63.5 Liters
45 Liters
Mileage (City)
9.5 kmpl
9 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
12 kmpl
11 kmpl

steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Suspension Rear
Not Available
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
5.65 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
245/75 R16
Wheel Size
18
16
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
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
4.2 inch
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Sami (Monochrome)
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
500
Not Available
Seating Capacity
4
4
Doors
3
3
Boot Space
500 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
No
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
ORVM
Not Available
Manual
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
No
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3965*1865*2080 mm3
3985*1820*1850 mm3
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
233 mm
226 mm
No. Of Doors
3
3

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
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
USB cable mirroring
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
4
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
No
No
Apple CarPlay
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
No
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
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)
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Front Only
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Not Available
No
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
9 inch
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
50:50 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
Speakers Front
Yes
No
Speakers Rear
Yes
No
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver and Passenger
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
2
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
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
Roll Cage
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag
Not Available
No

ECall And ICall
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
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

Is Force Motors Gurkha Better Than Mahindra Thar?

60% users have chosen Force Motors Gurkha over Mahindra Thar in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 510 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 Thar Gurkha
Mileage 2.5 3.9
Performance 2.5 4.5
Comfort 5.0 4.2
Maintenance 2.5 4.0
Safety 4.5 4.4
Features 4.5 4.1
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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 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 Mahindra Thar is cheaper than Force Gurkha by ₹5.63 Lakh.
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 AXT RWD Diesel version, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 116.93bhp@3500rpm of power and 300Nm@1750-2500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Force Gurkha has better performance.

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