Tata Safari vs Force Motors Gurkha vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny

CarWale brings you comparison of Tata Safari, Force Motors Gurkha and Maruti Suzuki Jimny. The Tata Safari price is Rs. 15.49 Lakh, Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Jimny price is Rs. 12.74 Lakh. The Tata Safari 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 Maruti Suzuki Jimny is available in 1462 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Safari provides the mileage of 16.3 kmpl and Jimny provides the mileage of 16.94 kmpl.

Safari vs Gurkha vs Jimny Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Safari	Gurkha	Jimny
Price	Rs. 15.49 Lakh	Rs. 16.75 Lakh	Rs. 12.74 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1956 cc	2596 cc	1462 cc
Power	168 bhp	138 bhp	103 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Petrol

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Tata Safari

Smart

Rs. 15.49 Lakh

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Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Rs. 16.75 Lakh

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Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Zeta MT

Rs. 12.74 Lakh

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Tata Safari

Smart

Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Zeta MT

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)			13.21
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)			15.29
Engine	1956 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2596 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Kryotec 2.0L Turbocharged Engine	F M 2.6 CR CD	K15B
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	168 bhp @ 3750 rpm	138 bhp @ 3200 rpm	103 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	350 Nm @ 1750 rpm	320 Nm @ 1400 rpm	134.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	16.3View Mileage Details		16.94View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	815		678
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD / AWD	4WD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others			Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring	Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.5	5.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel		Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	235 / 65 R17	255 / 65 R18	195 / 80 R15
Rear Tyres	235 / 65 R17	255 / 65 R18	195 / 80 R15

Features

Exterior

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

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
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Bharat NCAP)	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	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 Pillars
Third Row AC Zone	Blower, Vents on Pillars, Yes
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist			Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
12V Power Outlets	1

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

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

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	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	Digital		Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Lunar Slate	Black	Bluish Black
Stellar Frost	Green	Nexa Blue
	Red	Granite Gray
	White	Pearl Artic White
		Sizzling Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

32 Ratings

4.2/5

5 Ratings

2.7/5

98 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.3Exterior	3.7Exterior
	4.5Comfort	3.8Comfort	3.4Comfort
	4.3Performance	3.8Performance	3.6Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	3.3Fuel Economy	3.4Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	3.8Value for Money	3.1Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Godfather of all Suv

Great driving experience, with great stability, great comfort while riding, while driving safari you wont feel tired because of the great seating comfort, applicable for long trips also.

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.

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Safari vs Gurkha vs Jimny Comparison FAQs

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

Tata Safari price is Rs. 15.49 Lakh, Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Jimny price is Rs. 12.74 Lakh. Hence Maruti Suzuki Jimny is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

For the Smart variant, 1956 cc Diesel engine of Safari produces 168 bhp @ 3750 rpm of power and 350 Nm @ 1750 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 Zeta MT variant, 1462 cc Petrol engine of Jimny produces 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 134.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Safari, Gurkha and Jimny, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Safari, Gurkha and Jimny comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Tata Safari vs Force Motors Gurkha vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Length (mm)	4668	3965	3985
Width (mm)	1922	1865	1645
Height (mm)	1795	2080	1720
Wheelbase (mm)	2741	2400	2590
Ground Clearance (mm)		233	210
Kerb Weight (kg)			1200

Doors (Doors)	5	3	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	4	4
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	420	500	208
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	63.5	40

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	300000	40000

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe