MG Hector Plus vs Force Motors Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar

CarWale brings you comparison of MG Hector Plus, Force Motors Gurkha and Mahindra Thar. The MG Hector Plus price is Rs. 17.50 Lakh, Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.50 Lakh. The MG Hector Plus is available in 1956 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel, Force Motors Gurkha is available in 2596 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Mahindra Thar is available in 1497 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

Hector Plus vs Gurkha vs Thar Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Hector Plus	Gurkha	Thar
Price	Rs. 17.50 Lakh	Rs. 16.75 Lakh	Rs. 11.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1956 cc	2596 cc	1497 cc
Power	168 bhp	138 bhp	117 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel

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MG Hector Plus

Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR

Rs. 17.50 Lakh

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Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Rs. 16.75 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

Rs. 11.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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MG Hector Plus

Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR

Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Mahindra Thar

AX (O) Hard Top Diesel MT RWD

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)			14.3
Engine	1956 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	2.0L Turbocharged	F M 2.6 CR CD	D117 CRDe
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	138 bhp @ 3200 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	320 Nm @ 1400 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD / AWD	RWD
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	Turbocharged
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Macpherson Strut + Coil Springs	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension	Beam Assemble + Coil Spring	Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	215 / 60 R17	255 / 65 R18	245 / 75 R16
Rear Tyres	215 / 60 R17	255 / 65 R18	245 / 75 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	Not Tested	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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	Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Side Panels, Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist			Visual display
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		Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front Only
One Touch Down	Driver	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs			Optional
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black	Black
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Unpainted	Black
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener		Internal	Internal

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display		Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		9
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

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

Instrumentation

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Starry Black	Black	Stealth Black
Havana Grey	Green	Red Rage
Aurora Silver	Red
Dune Brown	White
Glaze Red
Candy White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

6 Ratings

4.2/5

5 Ratings

4.7/5

45 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.3Exterior	4.3Exterior	4.6Exterior
	4.2Comfort	3.8Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.2Performance	3.8Performance	4.7Performance
	3.3Fuel Economy	3.3Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	3.8Value for Money	3.8Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

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Value for money

Best car value for money looks so good best Intirear looks so good best seat is comfortable good performance best fog lamps best features in this price value for money best car in prices

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.

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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Hector Plus vs Gurkha vs Thar Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between MG Hector Plus, Force Motors Gurkha and Mahindra Thar?

MG Hector Plus price is Rs. 17.50 Lakh, Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh and Mahindra Thar price is Rs. 11.50 Lakh. Hence Mahindra Thar is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the Style 2.0 Diesel 6 STR variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Hector Plus produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 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 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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MG Hector Plus vs Force Motors Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar

Length (mm)	4655	3965	3985
Width (mm)	1835	1865	1820
Height (mm)	1760	2080	1850
Wheelbase (mm)	2750	2400	2450
Ground Clearance (mm)		233

Doors (Doors)	5	3	3
Seating Capacity (Person)	6	4	4
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	155	500
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	63.5	45

Roof Rails
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips	Chrome Inserts

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)		Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	5	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	300000	Unlimited