Force Motors Gurkha vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Mahindra Thar

CarWale brings you comparison of Force Motors Gurkha, Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Mahindra Thar. The Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 20.39 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Jimny price is Rs. 15.12 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 13.73 Lakh. The Force Motors Gurkha is available in 2596 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel, Maruti Suzuki Jimny is available in 1462 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mahindra Thar is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Jimny provides the mileage of 16.94 kmpl.

Gurkha vs Jimny vs Thar Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Gurkha	Jimny	Thar
Price	Rs. 20.39 Lakh	Rs. 15.12 Lakh	Rs. 13.73 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2596 cc	1462 cc	1497 cc
Power	138 bhp	103 bhp	117 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Diesel

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Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Rs. 20.39 Lakh

On-Road Price, Kudal

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Zeta MT

Rs. 15.12 Lakh

On-Road Price, Kudal

Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Rs. 13.73 Lakh

On-Road Price, Kudal

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Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Zeta MT

Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)			14.3
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		13.21
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		15.29
Engine	2596 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	F M 2.6 CR CD	K15B	D117 CRDe
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138 bhp @ 3200 rpm	103 bhp @ 6000 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1400 rpm	134.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		16.94View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		678
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	4WD	RWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged		Turbocharged
Others		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.5	5.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	255 / 65 R18	195 / 80 R15	245 / 75 R16
Rear Tyres	255 / 65 R18	195 / 80 R15	245 / 75 R16

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Manual Shift - Electronic	Manual Shift - Lever
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Both Axles

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera	Visual display
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets			1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Vinyl
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Captain Seats	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Dark Grey	Black	Black
Folding Rear Seat		Partial	Full
Split Rear Seat		40:40 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests		Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black	Black
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	Driver	Driver
One Touch Up		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Unpainted	Silver	Black
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Internal	Internal

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock		Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer		Analogue	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	9	7
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	4
Steering-mounted controls
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Black	Bluish Black	Stealth Black
Green	Nexa Blue	Red Rage
Red	Granite Gray
White	Pearl Artic White
	Sizzling Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.2/5

5 Ratings

2.7/5

97 Ratings

4.7/5

44 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.3Exterior	3.7Exterior	4.6Exterior
	3.8Comfort	3.4Comfort	4.5Comfort
	3.8Performance	3.6Performance	4.7Performance
	3.3Fuel Economy	3.4Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	3.8Value for Money	3.1Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Good

Pros Good off-road capabilities Unique design Cons Not comfy for daily driving Limited service network Overall 3/5 Great for those who need a capable off-reader and don’t care about the features.

Just drive and you will know...

Outstanding... I'm speechless. This car offers you a great feel that you are in a smart off-roader with 5 doors, providing the best experience for both the driver and rear passengers. There's so many accessories for aftermarket modifications and it's a well-designed car that you can use for daily rides or short and long trips. I think this car is not overpriced, you have to know this car is 4×4.

Thar Review

1. My Buying experience is shameless. 2. One of the best Riding Experiences I ever had. 3. Look of That Is good that everyone knows. 4. Service is Good. 5. Pros: Trending, Have Respect, Comfortable, 4*4 Wheeler. Cons: Overhyped, Mileage is not good, Manual on the price we can expect semi-automatic.

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Gurkha vs Jimny vs Thar Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Force Motors Gurkha, Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Mahindra Thar?

Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 20.39 Lakh, Maruti Suzuki Jimny price is Rs. 15.12 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 13.73 Lakh. Hence Mahindra Thar is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Gurkha compared to Jimny and Thar?

For the 3 Door (4-Seater) variant, 2596 cc Diesel engine of Gurkha produces 138 bhp @ 3200 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1400 rpm of torque. For the Zeta MT variant, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Jimny produces 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 134.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque. For the AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD variant, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Thar produces 117 bhp @ 3500 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque.

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Force Motors Gurkha vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny vs Mahindra Thar

Length (mm)	3965	3985	3985
Width (mm)	1865	1645	1820
Height (mm)	2080	1720	1850
Wheelbase (mm)	2400	2590	2450
Ground Clearance (mm)	233	210
Kerb Weight (kg)		1200

Doors (Doors)	3	5	3
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	4	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	500	208
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	63.5	40	45

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking			Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit			Cladding - Black/Grey

Headlights	LED	Halogen	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Passive
Taillights	Halogen	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED		LED
Fog Lights	Halogen on front
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front and Rear	Centre
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	300000	40000	Unlimited