Force Gurkha vs Mahindra XUV 7XO

Last Updated: November 11, 2026

Mahindra XUV 7XO price starts at Rs. 13.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.84 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Force Gurkha, priced at Rs. 17.83 Lakh. On the performance front, the Gurkha uses a 2596cc engine producing 138bhp@3200rpm and the XUV 7XO a 1997cc engine producing 200bhp@5000rpm. If you're deciding between the Gurkha and XUV 7XO, the XUV 7XO is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Gurkha vs XUV 7XO Comparison Summary

Specification Force GurkhaMahindra XUV 7XO
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 17.83 LakhRs. 13.99 Lakh
Mileage 9.5 kmplNot Available
Engine 2596 cc1997 cc
Max power 138bhp@3200rpm200bhp@5000rpm

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Basic Info Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 DieselMahindra XUV 7XO AXKia Sorento HTX A Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWD
Rating
17 reviews
9 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Force Motors Mahindra Kia
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 17.83 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 13.99 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 40.39 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2596 cc 1997 cc 1598 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 138bhp@3200rpm 200bhp@5000rpm 178bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual Automatic
Gearbox 5-Speed 6-Speed 6 -Speed AT
Drive Type 4WD FWD AWD
Colors
Force Motors Gurkha Colors
Mahindra XUV 7XO Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol Petrol
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 235/65 R17 235/ 55 R19
Boot Space 500 Liters Not Available 179 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Not Available Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes Yes
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front 10
EMI
Rs. 34,498 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 27,063 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 78,132 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 97,994 Gurkha Insurance Rs. 83,172 XUV 7XO Insurance Rs. 1.85 Lakh Sorento Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2596 cc
1997 cc
1598 cc
Engine Type
FM 2.6L CRDi
mStallion TGDi
Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid
Motor Power
Not Available
Not Available
64 kW
Engine Displacement
2596 cc
1997 cc
1598 cc
Max Power
138bhp@3200rpm
200bhp@5000rpm
178bhp
Max Torque
320Nm@1400-2600rpm
380Nm@1750-3000rpm
265Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Automatic
Gearbox
5-Speed
6-Speed
6 -Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
TGDI
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
No
Eco| Sport | Smart
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Not Available
3

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

steeringGearType
Not Available
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Wheels Type
Not Available
Steel with Cover
Alloy
Suspension Front
Multi-link suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link, Solid Axle
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Solid Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.65 m
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
235/65 R17
235/ 55 R19
Wheel Size
18
17
19
Tyre Type
Radial, Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Radial & Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
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
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.29
12.3
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
No
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Leatherette
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
Not Available
64
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
500
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
Not Available
813 Litres
Seating Capacity
4
7
6
Doors
3
5
Not Available
Boot Space
500 Liters
Not Available
179 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Powered
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Electronic
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
No
Panoramic
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
No
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
3965*1865*2080 mm3
4695*1890*1755 mm3
4815*1900*1785 mm3
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2750 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
233 mm
Not Available
Not Available
No. Of Doors
3
5
Not Available

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
Not Available
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
With Storage
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
USB cable mirroring
Wireless Android Auto & AppleCarPlayI Alexa Built-IN With ChatGPT I Coast to Coast Triple Screen
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
No
No
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
No
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
All
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Semi
Drive Modes
Not Available
No
3
No of Speakers
4
6
12
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Height only
Height & Reach
Android Auto
No
Yes
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
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)
Wireless Android Auto & AppleCarPlayI Alexa Built-IN With ChatGPT I Coast to Coast Triple Screen
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
9 inch
12.29 inch
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
Not Available
2nd Row 60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
No
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
No
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
No
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
No
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Not Available
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Not Available
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Not Available
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Not Available
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee
Exterior Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360° Camera
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
10
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
10
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Advance Safety Features
Follow Me Home And Lead Me To Gurkha,One Touch Lane Change Indicator,Brake Type (Dual Circuit Hydraulic Brake,Vacuum Assisted
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Not Available
No
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Not Available
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Intelligent ADRENOX
Kia Connect 2.0
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
No
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Not Available
Yes

frontTread
1547 mm
Not Available
Not Available
rearTread
1490 mm
Not Available
Not Available
frontTrack
1490 mm
Not Available
Not Available
rearTrack
1480 mm
Not Available
Not Available
rearLegroom
270 mm
Not Available
Not Available
approachAngle
39°
Not Available
Not Available
breakOverAngle
28°
Not Available
Not Available
departureAngle
37°
Not Available
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
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Q. Which car is best to buy for offroading - Force Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar?
  • For Pure Off-Roading Gurkha is the best option
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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 Gurkha Vs Mahindra XUV 7XO Vs Kia Sorento FAQs

Which car is best between Force Gurkha vs Mahindra XUV 7XO?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Force Gurkha vs Mahindra XUV 7XO?
The Mahindra XUV 7XO is cheaper than Force Gurkha by ₹3.84 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Force Gurkha vs Mahindra XUV 7XO?
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 AX version, 1997 cc Petrol engine of XUV 7XO produces 200bhp@5000rpm of power and 380Nm@1750-3000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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