Mahindra Thar vs Force Motors Gurkha Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mahindra Thar and Force Motors Gurkha comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD is priced at ₹9.99 Lakh, Force Motors Gurkha 3 Door (4-Seater) is priced at ₹15.95 Lakh.
Mahindra Thar AXT Diesel MT RWD comes with 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution engine, Force Motors Gurkha 3 Door (4-Seater) comes with 2596 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mahindra Thar vs Force Motors Gurkha Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mahindra Thar	Force Motors Gurkha
Engine Capacity	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point fuel distribution	2596 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	130 bhp @ 3750 rpm	138 bhp @ 3200 rpm
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Mahindra Thar

₹ 9.99 Lakh

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Force Motors Gurkha

₹ 15.95 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

9.99 Lakh

15.95 Lakh

EMI

₹18,446

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹29,458

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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4.3

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Fuel Tank Capacity

47 litres

63.5 litres

Doors

3 Doors

Bootspace

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500 litres

Seating Capacity

4 Person

Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

14.3 seconds

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AC Fast Charging

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Fuel Type

Diesel

Alternate Fuel

Mileage (ARAI)

15.2 kmpl

12 kmpl

City Mileage

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

320 Nm @ 1400 Rpm

Engine

1497 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC, Single-point Fuel Distribution

2596 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Max Motor Performance

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Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

14.3 seconds

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Battery

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Engine Type

D117 CRDe

F M 2.6 CR CD

Top Speed

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Highway Mileage

—

Battery Charging

—

Drivetrain

4WD

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Electric Motor Assist

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AC Regular Charging

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

130 Bhp @ 3750 Rpm

138 Bhp @ 3200 Rpm

Range

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Driving Range

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Others

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Electric Motor

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Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 Rpm

320 Nm @ 1400 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Transmission

Manual - 6 Gears

Manual - 5 Gears

Kerb Weight

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Height

1850 mm

2080 mm

Width

1820 mm

1865 mm

Ground Clearance

226 mm

233 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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233 mm

Wheelbase

2450 mm

2400 mm

Length

3985 mm

3965 mm

Spare Wheel

Steel

Wheels

Steel Rims

Alloy Wheels

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Hydraulic)

Front Suspension

Independent Double Wishbone With Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar

Independent Double Wishbone With Coil Spring

Rear Brake Type

Drum

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Tyres

245 / 75 R16

255 / 65 R18

Minimum Turning Radius

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5.5 metres

Rear Suspension

Multilink Solid Rear Axle With Coil Spring & Stabiliser Bar

Multi-link With Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring

Front Brake Type

Disc

Four Wheel Steering

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Rear Tyres

245 / 75 R16

255 / 65 R18

Chassis Type

Ladder Frame

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Tyres

Radial - Tubeless Tyres

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Antenna

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Roof-mounted Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Central Locking

Remote

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Third Row Seat Type

Bench

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

8 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down, Seat Height Up / Down)

6 Way Manually Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Seat Upholstery

Vinyl

Fabric

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Interior Colours

Black

Dark Grey

Front Seatback Pockets

Interiors

Single Tone

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Captain Seats

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Split Rear Seat

50:50

Headrests

Front & Rear

Child Seat Anchor Points

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Airbags

2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)

NCAP Rating

4 Star (Global NCAP)

Not Tested

Seat Belt Warning

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Optional

Interior Door Handles

Black

Unpainted

One Touch Up

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Both Sides

One Touch Down

Driver

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Door Pockets

Rear Wiper

Adjustable ORVMs

Internally Adjustable

Externally Adjustable

Interior Door Handles Finish

Black

Unpainted

Power Windows

Front Only

Exterior Door Handles

Black

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Black

ORVM Colour

Black

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front Only

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Internal

AUX Compatibility

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

Touchscreen Size

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9 inch

USB Compatibility

Speakers

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

Display

Touch-screen Display

Infotainment Screen Size

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9 inch

Android Auto

Apple CarPlay

Steering-mounted controls

Voice Command

Head Unit Size

Not Available

iPod Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Door Ajar Warning

Gear Indicator

Shift Indicator

Instantaneous Consumption

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Tachometer

Analogue

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Instrument Cluster

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Analogue - Digital

Digital

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Speedometer

Digital & Analog

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Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

300000

Warranty (Years)

3 Years

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Warranty (Kilometres)

Unlimited Km

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Cup Holders

Front Only

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front Only

Front AC

Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

Parking Assist

Visual Display

Cruise Control

Air Conditioner

Yes (Manual)

Heater

12V Power Outlets

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Manual

Anti-glare Mirrors

Manual - Internal Only

Steering Adjustment

Tilt

Tilt & Telescopic

Parking Sensors

Rear

Roof-Grab Handle Front

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Fuel Fillers Lid

Manual

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Automatic Headlamps

Taillights

LED

Halogen

Fog Lights

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Halogen On Front

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Rear Reading Lamp

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cabin Lamps

Centre

Front

Cabin Lamps Position

Centre

Front

Headlights

Halogen

LED

Reading Lamp

Cornering Headlights

Passive

Headlight Height Adjuster

Hill Descent Control

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Differential Lock

Electronic

Both Axles

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Manual Shift - Lever

Manual Shift - Electronic

Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brakes

Disc (Front), Drum (Rear)

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Thar Comparison with similar cars

Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mahindra Thar

✓Rugged, macho design with strong street and road presence.
✓Offers more usable features and improved everyday convenience.
✓Powerful and responsive turbo-petrol engine; refined performance.
✓Available with petrol and diesel options plus 6-speed manual or automatic gearbox.
✓Excellent off-road capability with shift-on-the-fly 4x4 and low range.
✓Advanced tech: brake-based differential locking, auto-locking rear differential, and off-road gauges.
✓Gets a large 10.25-inch touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and built-in navigation.
✓Better noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) control for a more refined drive.