Kia Carens vs Force Motors Gurkha

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens and Force Motors Gurkha. The Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.52 Lakh and Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh. The Kia Carens is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Force Motors Gurkha is available in 2596 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

Carens vs Gurkha Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens	Gurkha
Price	Rs. 10.52 Lakh	Rs. 16.75 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	2596 cc
Power	113 bhp	138 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Rs. 10.52 Lakh

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Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Rs. 16.75 Lakh

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	10.42
Engine	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2596 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	F M 2.6 CR CD
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	138 bhp @ 3200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	320 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	255 / 65 R18
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	255 / 65 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	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	3 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Mobile App Features
Storage

Seats & Upholstery

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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	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	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Beige	Dark Grey
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Aurora Black Pearl	Black
	Imperial Blue	Green
	Gravity Grey	Red
	Intense Red	White
	Sparkling Silver
	Clear White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

28 Ratings

4.2/5

5 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.3Exterior
	4.6Comfort	3.8Comfort
	4.4Performance	3.8Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	3.3Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	3.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Good

Looks good. Interior good with spacious and comfortable seats. Nice car for big family. Travelling long distance is very comfortable. Smooth handling and driving car in highway is very good.

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.

More Expert Reviews on Carens and Gurkha

2024 Force Gurkha First Drive Review

By Ninad Ambre29 Apr 2024

Force Motors has updated the Gurkha and brought in a five-door version in addition to the three-door. Will this new five-door add a new layer of usability to the SUV, as we know of? Let’s find out.

Length (mm)	4540	3965
Width (mm)	1800	1865
Height (mm)	1708	2080
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2400
Ground Clearance (mm)		233

Doors (Doors)	5	3
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	4
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	216	500
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	63.5

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

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

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

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Plastic	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down		Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Externally Adjustable
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Unpainted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		9
Speakers		4
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front, Second & Third
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

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

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

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers