Kia Carens vs Force Motors Gurkha vs Mahindra Marazzo

CarWale brings you comparison of Kia Carens, Force Motors Gurkha and Mahindra Marazzo. The Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.60 Lakh, Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh and Mahindra Marazzo price is Rs. 14.59 Lakh. The Kia Carens is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Force Motors Gurkha is available in 2596 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mahindra Marazzo is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

Carens vs Gurkha vs Marazzo Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Carens	Gurkha	Marazzo
Price	Rs. 10.60 Lakh	Rs. 16.75 Lakh	Rs. 14.59 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1497 cc	2596 cc	1497 cc
Power	113 bhp	138 bhp	121 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Rs. 10.60 Lakh

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Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Rs. 16.75 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra Marazzo

M2 7 STR

Rs. 14.59 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Kia Carens

Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR

Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Mahindra Marazzo

M2 7 STR

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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	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Smartstream G 1.5	F M 2.6 CR CD	1.5L Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	113 bhp @ 6300 rpm	138 bhp @ 3200 rpm	121 bhp @ 3500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	144 Nm @ 4500 rpm	320 Nm @ 1400 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD / AWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 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
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring	Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring	Twist Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.5	5.25
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	195 / 65 R15	255 / 65 R18	215 / 65 R16
Rear Tyres	195 / 65 R15	255 / 65 R18	215 / 65 R16

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

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	3 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

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
Rear AC	Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control		Blower, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof		Blower, Vents on Roof
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors			Co-Driver Only
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets			1

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Mobile App Features
Storage
Airbags

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)	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)	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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric + Leatherette	Fabric	Fabric
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type	Bench		Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Beige	Dark Grey	Black and Beige
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split		50:50 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear		Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Aurora Black Pearl	Black	Oceanic Black
Imperial Blue	Green	Aqua Marine
Gravity Grey	Red	Shimmering Silver
Intense Red	White	Iceberg White
Sparkling Silver
Clear White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

29 Ratings

4.2/5

5 Ratings

4.0/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.3Exterior	4.0Exterior
	4.6Comfort	3.8Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.4Performance	3.8Performance	3.0Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	3.3Fuel Economy	3.0Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	3.8Value for Money	3.0Value 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.

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Carens vs Gurkha vs Marazzo Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Kia Carens, Force Motors Gurkha and Mahindra Marazzo?

Kia Carens price is Rs. 10.60 Lakh, Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh and Mahindra Marazzo price is Rs. 14.59 Lakh. Hence Kia Carens is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of Carens compared to Gurkha and Marazzo?

For the Premium 1.5 Petrol 7 STR variant, 1497 cc Petrol engine of Carens produces 113 bhp @ 6300 rpm of power and 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm of torque. 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 M2 7 STR variant, 1497 cc Diesel engine of Marazzo produces 121 bhp @ 3500 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm of torque.

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Kia Carens vs Force Motors Gurkha vs Mahindra Marazzo

Length (mm)	4540	3965	4585
Width (mm)	1800	1865	1866
Height (mm)	1708	2080	1774
Wheelbase (mm)	2780	2400	2760
Ground Clearance (mm)		233

Doors (Doors)	5	3	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	4	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	216	500	190
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	45	63.5	45

Roof Rails
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit			Cladding - Black/Grey

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

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

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

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	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
Gear Indicator
Tachometer	Digital		Analogue

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