Force Motors Gurkha vs Skoda Kodiaq vs Chevrolet Captiva [2008-2012]

CarWale brings you comparison of Force Motors Gurkha, Skoda Kodiaq and Chevrolet Captiva [2008-2012]. The Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh, Skoda Kodiaq price is Rs. 38.50 Lakh and Chevrolet Captiva [2008-2012] price is Rs. 19.74 Lakh. The Force Motors Gurkha is available in 2596 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel, Skoda Kodiaq is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Chevrolet Captiva [2008-2012] is available in 1991 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. Kodiaq provides the mileage of 13.32 kmpl and Captiva [2008-2012] provides the mileage of 14 kmpl.

Gurkha vs Kodiaq vs Captiva [2008-2012] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Gurkha	Kodiaq	Captiva [2008-2012]
Price	Rs. 16.75 Lakh	Rs. 38.50 Lakh	Rs. 19.74 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2596 cc	1984 cc	1991 cc
Power	138 bhp	188 bhp	150 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic (DCT)	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Diesel

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Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Rs. 16.75 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Skoda Kodiaq

Style

Rs. 38.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Chevrolet Captiva [2008-2012]

LTZ AWD Xtreme

Rs. 19.74 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)				12.88
Engine	2596 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1991 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	F M 2.6 CR CD	Turbocharged Engine	RA 420 VCDi	2.0 L Multijet II
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138 bhp @ 3200 rpm	188 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm	150 bhp @ 4000 rpm	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1400 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	320 Nm @ 2000 rpm	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		13.32View Mileage Details	14View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		773
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	4WD / AWD	FWD	AWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2		BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged		Turbocharged
Others		Idle Start/Stop		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring	McPherson Suspension with Lower Triangular Links and Torsion Stabiliser	McPherson strut with Twin tube gas pressure strut	McPherson strut with Frequency Selective Damping, HRS with Anti Roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring	Multi-element axle, with one longitudinal and three transverse links, with torsion stabiliser	Multi link ,level ride with Twin tube gas pressure strut	Multi-Link with strut suspension with FSD, HRS with Anti Roll Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.5	6.1	5.8	5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)		Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels		Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy	Alloy	Steel
Front Tyres	255 / 65 R18	235 / 55 R18	235 / 60 R17	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 65 R18	235 / 55 R18	235 / 60 R17	235 / 55 R18

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	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
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 - Electronic	Manual Shift - Electronic
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Both Axles	Electronic	Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake		Yes with Auto Hold		Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control		Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC		Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control		Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone				Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door		Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist		Reverse Camera with Guidance		360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear		Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets			1

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)		10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)		10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)		4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Captain Seats	Bench		Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench		Bench
Ventilated Seats				Front only
Ventilated Seat Type				Cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone		Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Dark Grey	Stone Beige / Black		Emperador Brown/Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split		60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split	50:50 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests		Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured		Black
Scuff Plates	Metallic			Metallic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver	All		All
One Touch Up		All		All
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable	Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured	Chrome	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Unpainted	Chrome		Silver
Door Pockets		Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic	Internal	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Windshield Blind		Manual

Exterior

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED	Halogen	LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Passive	Active		Passive
Taillights	Halogen	LED		LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED		LED
Fog Lights	Halogen on front	LED on front, Halogen on rear	Halogen on rear	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front	Front and Rear		Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital		Digital
Trip Meter	1 Trip	Electronic 2 Trips		Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock		Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer		Digital		Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)		Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	9	8		10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	4	12	6	9
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming		Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	2 Din	Not Applicable
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

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Colours

Black	Moon White Metallic	Carbon Flash	Brilliant Black
Green		Switchblade Silver	Galaxy Blue
Red		Pearl White	Techno Metallic Green
White			Magnesio Grey
			Velvet Red
			Silvery Moon
			Pearl White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5

3 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.3Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.0Comfort	5.0Comfort
	3.7Performance	4.5Performance
	3.7Fuel Economy	5.0Fuel Economy
	3.7Value for Money	5.0Value 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.

Besttt!!!

I just took a test drive once and just one thing came out from my mouth, that what a car!!! Like seriously the best you can invest on. You can buy this without any second thought, I went for a test drive and hopefully I'll buy it by the end of this year.

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Gurkha vs Kodiaq vs Captiva [2008-2012] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Force Motors Gurkha, Skoda Kodiaq and Chevrolet Captiva [2008-2012]?

Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh, Skoda Kodiaq price is Rs. 38.50 Lakh and Chevrolet Captiva [2008-2012] price is Rs. 19.74 Lakh. Hence Force Motors Gurkha is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Force Motors Gurkha vs Skoda Kodiaq vs Chevrolet Captiva [2008-2012]

Length (mm)	3965	4699	4660	4769
Width (mm)	1865	1882	1870	1859
Height (mm)	2080	1665	1755	1698
Wheelbase (mm)	2400	2791	2705	2782
Ground Clearance (mm)	233	140	197	214
Kerb Weight (kg)		1774	1820

Doors (Doors)	3	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	7	7	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3	3	3
Bootspace (litres)	500	270		170
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	63.5	58	65	60

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

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	4	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	300000	100000	100000	100000