Force Gurkha vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

Maruti Suzuki Jimny price starts at Rs. 12.54 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.77 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Force Gurkha, priced at Rs. 16.31 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Gurkha offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the Jimny delivers 16.94 kmpl. On the performance front, the Gurkha uses a 2596cc engine producing 138bhp@3200rpm and the Jimny a 1462cc engine producing 103bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Gurkha and Jimny, the Jimny is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Gurkha stands out for performance.

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Gurkha vs Jimny Comparison Summary

Specification Force GurkhaMaruti Suzuki Jimny
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 16.31 LakhRs. 12.54 Lakh
Mileage 12 kmpl16.94 kmpl
Engine 2596 cc1462 cc
Max power 138bhp@3200rpm103bhp@6000rpm
Top speed Not Available155 Km/h

Gurkha vs Jimny Key Highlights

Basic Info Force Motors Gurkha 2.6 DieselMaruti Jimny Zeta
Rating
17 reviews
74 reviews
Brand Name Force Motors Maruti
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 16.31 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.54 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2596 cc 1462 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 138bhp@3200rpm 103bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5-Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Colors
Force Motors Gurkha Colors
Maruti Suzuki Jimny Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12 kmpl 16.94 Kmpl
Tyre Size 255/65 R18 195/80 R15
Boot Space 500 Liters 211 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Not Available Yes
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 31,549 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 24,258 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 92,115 Gurkha Insurance Rs. 58,905 Jimny Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
2596 cc
1462 cc
Engine Type
FM 2.6L CRDi
K15B
Engine Displacement
2596 cc
1462 cc
Max Power
138bhp@3200rpm
103bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
320Nm@1400-2600rpm
134.2Nm@4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5-Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
Multipoint Injection
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1200 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
63.5 Liters
40 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
155 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
12 kmpl
16.94 Kmpl
Mileage (City)
9.5 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
12 kmpl
Not Available

Suspension Front
Not Available
5
Suspension Rear
Not Available
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Hydraulic
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.65 m
5.7 m
Tyre Size
255/65 R18
195/80 R15
Wheel Size
18
15
Tyre Type
Radial, Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

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
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
500
Not Available
Seating Capacity
4
4
Doors
3
5
Boot Space
500 Liters
211 Liters

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
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered,Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Manual
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Length*Width*Height
3965*1865*2080 mm3
3985*1645*1720 mm3
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2590 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
233 mm
210 mm
No. Of Doors
3
5

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
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
USB cable mirroring
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Driver's Window
No of Speakers
4
4
Adjustable Steering
Yes
3
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
No
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
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 and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Not Available
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
9 inch
7 inch
Subwoofer
No
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
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

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
2
6
Brake Assist (BA)
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
Brake Limited Slip Differential
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
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

ECall And ICall
No
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
1545 kg

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
Maruti Suzuki Jimny
  • Affordable and seriously capable off-roader
  • Compact dimensions make it easy to live with in space-starved cities/towns
  • Great ride quality
  • Stand-out styling
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
Maruti Suzuki Jimny
  • Not as comfortable, easy-to-handle, feature-loaded, or premium as other road-biased SUVs offered at a similar price
  • Narrow cabin width
  • Interior lacks practical storage space
  • Engine isn’t as punchy as rivals like the Mahindra Thar

Is Maruti Jimny Better Than Force Motors Gurkha?

58% users have chosen Maruti Jimny over Force Motors Gurkha in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 134 users have also rated Maruti Jimny and Force Motors Gurkha on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Force Motors Gurkha has out rated Maruti Jimny on all the rating factors.
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 Jimny
Mileage 2.1 2.5
Performance 2.2 2.5
Comfort 4.2 5.0
Maintenance 2.2 2.5
Safety 4.3 4.5
Features 4.3 4.5
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which jimny variant is the best
  • The top Alpha variant of the Jimny is the most feature-loaded, while the Zeta offers great value ,the best pick depends on your budget and needs!”
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.
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Force Motors Gurkha Vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny FAQs

Which car is best between Force Motors Gurkha vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
Force Gurkha has out rated Maruti Suzuki Jimny on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Force Motors Gurkha vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is cheaper than Force Gurkha by ₹3.77 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Force Motors Gurkha vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny?
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 Zeta version, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Jimny produces 103bhp@6000rpm of power and 134.2Nm@4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Force Gurkha has better performance.

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