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Force Gurkha vs KIA Seltos

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Force Gurkha or KIA Seltos? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Gurkha and Seltos. Force Gurkha Price starts at Rs.15.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 2.6 L Diesel Base and KIA Seltos Price starts at Rs.10.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.5 Petrol HTE MT. Force Gurkha is 4 cylinder, 2596 cc Engine can generate 91 hp @ 3200 rpm power whereas KIA Seltos is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Gurkha provides a mileage of 12 kmpl (base model), and Seltos has a mileage of 17 kmpl (base model).

Gurkha vs Seltos

Key HighlightsForce GurkhaKIA Seltos
PriceRs.15.10 LakhRs.10.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity2596 cc1497 cc
Power91 hp @ 3200 rpm113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Mileage/Range12 kmpl17 kmpl
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Force Gurkha 2.6 L Diesel Base car
2.6 L Diesel Base
15.10 Lakh
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1.5 Petrol HTE MT
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Specifications Overview

Gurkha specificationsSeltos specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
17.96 Lakh
12.63 Lakh
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.2
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
500 Litres
433 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
2596 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
91 hp @ 3200 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Gurkha Brakes, Suspension & TyresSeltos Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Disc
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
245/70 R16
205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyre Size
245/70 R16
205 / 65 R16
Turning Radius
5.6 meters
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
245/70 R16
205 / 65 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Exterior

Gurkha ExteriorSeltos Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
Externally Adjustable
Internally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
No
No
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
No
Bootlid Opener
Internal
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
No
Daytime Running Lights
LED
No
LED headlight
checkYes
No
Projector headlight
No
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
checkYes
No

Instrumentation

Gurkha InstrumentationSeltos Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
No
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
No
checkYes
Shift Indicator
No
Dynamic
Tachometer
No
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Information not available
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
No
checkYes

Infotainment & Communication

Gurkha Infotainment & CommunicationSeltos Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
No
Android Auto
checkYes
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
No
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
Touchscreen Size
7 Inch
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
checkYes
No
Integrated Music System
No
checkYes
Speakers
4
4
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
checkYes
USB Compatibility
checkYes
checkYes
Wireless Charger
-
No
Basic Warranty
Information not available
3 Years / Unlimited KMS
Extended Warranty
-
5 Years or unlimited Kms

Engine & Transmission

Gurkha Engine & TransmissionSeltos Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
2596 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
F M 2.6 CR CD BS VI
G1.5 MPi
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Gears
6 Gears
Power
91 hp @ 3200 rpm
113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
250 Nm @ 1400 rpm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Battery Capacity
0.96 kwh
-
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
12 kmpl
17 kmpl
Top Speed
140 kmph
167 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Gurkha Comfort & ConvenienceSeltos Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
-
Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic climate control
No
No
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
-
Co-Driver Only
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
No information
3
Keyless Entry
No
No
Electronic Parking Brake
-
No
Parking Assist
No
No

Safety

Gurkha SafetySeltos Safety
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
3 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
No
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
No
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
No
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
checkYes
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
No
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
-
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Gurkha Dimensions & CapacitySeltos Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4116 mm
4365 mm
Width
1812 mm
1800 mm
Height
2075 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance
205 mm
190 mm
No. of Seats
4
5
No. of Doors
3
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 Litres
50 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.6 Litres
4.8 Litres
Boot Space
500 Litres
433 Litres
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
1222 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Gurkha Pros & ConsSeltos Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Interior has gained some modern touches over the previous iteration
  • Solid mechanicals that give it a go anywhere attribute.
  • Very capable off the road
  • It offers an appealing design with aggressive front profile and offers segment best dimensions with enough legroom at the rear
  • One of the most feature rich SUV in the segment with some segment first features such as dual-zone climate control, BOSE sound system, electrically-adjustable driver seat, dual 10.25-inch screens, and more
  • Dual-pane panoramic sunroof is available from HTK+ variant
  • It is available with three engine options a NA petrol, a turbocharged petrol and a diesel
  • The interior quality, fit and finish of material makes the cabin more premium
  • Good number of available interior colour options
  • The suspension with 17-inch tyres is soft but not bouncy
  • Fun to drive turbo petrol engine with 160PS of power
  • The DCT and CVT gearbox options are smooth and easy to drive
  • Loaded with good number of safety features such as ADAS Level 2, 6-airbags, TPMS and more
Cons
  • Expensive for what it offers.
  • Ride could have been more comfortable
  • Lack of power from compared to the rivals is a sore point.
  • The base variants misses on features such as LED DRL, telescopic steering, keyless entry and some more
  • The higher variants with 10.25-inch touchscreen misses on wireless connectivity
  • The mid-variants lacks some features such as LED headlamp, electrically adjustable ORVMs and more
  • No automatic transmission in first three variants i.e. HTE, HTK, & HTK+
  • The top-spec GTX+ variant goes over Rs 20 lakh on-road price tag
  • The variants with 18-inch tyres have a stiffer suspension as compared to the one with 17-inch wheels
  • The rivals offer more value for money
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Detailed Comparison of Force Gurkha and KIA Seltos

Safety

Gurkha comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. Seltos has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning.

Body

Gurkha has doors and seats. It is an with 500 Litres boot space, 63 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 205 mm. It is 1812 mm wide, 2075 mm high and 4116 mm long. It has 2050 kg kerb weight and 2400 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Seltos is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 433 Litres boot space, 190 mm ground clearance.It has 1620 mm height, 4365 mm length, 1800 mm width, and 1222 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Force Gurkha comes with 4WD / AWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And Seltos comes with FWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission.

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Force Gurkha and KIA Seltos Owner Reviews

  • Gurkha Review
  • Seltos Review
    • A
      Anonymous
      5 Month ago
      Review for Force Gurkha
      5.0
      I recently embarked on a thrilling journey with the Jimny 5-Door, and I am nothing short of amazed by this incredible vehicle. Having covered over 2000 kilometers, I can confidently declare it the best car Ihave ever driven.jimny is a marvel of engineering and a testament to Suzuki's dedication to crafting exceptional vehicles. It seamlessly combines style, performance, comfort, and safety, making it the best car for both everyday use and thrilling adventures. After 2000+ kilometers, I can confidently say that this car has exceeded all my expectations. If you're in the market for a versatile, reliable, and fun-to-drive vehicle, look no further than the Jimny 5-Door. It's not just a car; it's an experience!
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      Anonymous
      6 Month ago
      Review for Force Gurkha
      4.0
      It was a great car but it has one problem that It has mileage has down. Safety features are good.
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    • ST
      Swadesh Tomar
      9 Month ago
      Review for Force Gurkha
      5.0
      Good vehicle, very comfortable for long route journey with family. Very spacious.
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    • K
      Kumarshashi
      2 Year ago
      Review for Force Gurkha
      4.2
      The reason to buy still remains singular - you need an uncompromising off-road capable SUV.
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    • PS
      Praveen Singh
      2 Year ago
      Review for Force Gurkha
      4.4
      It comes with a very comfortable interior and the overall looks of this vehicle are great as well. I would totally recommend it who wants to buy this car!
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      Rajendra paonikar
      06 Mar 2024
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.7
      Simply suitable for logdrives, Best car for the family. The mileage is satisfactory. very good features. Service maintenance cost is high.
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    • AS
      Arshad Sharfi
      06 Mar 2024
      Review for KIA Seltos
      5.0
      Seltos petrol automatic is the ultimate car for driving in our city. Smart looking and easy to drive fantastic interior .I love and fly satisfied with seltos.
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    • Sp
      Swapnil patil
      05 Mar 2024
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.3
      Its all about good car for any purpose. I use this car for family purpose and going to office 3 to 4 days in a week. I think this car is best in that segment
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      nigro riyang
      1 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.3
      This new car is my first Experience car. Maintenance is very good. Long drive journey is very comfortable. Petrol mileage is minimum. KIA Seltos is a family car and a very good car
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    • R
      Ramanji
      3 Month ago
      Review for KIA Seltos
      4.4
      The well-cushioned seats, spacious interior, and smooth ride quality of the car make a comfortable driving experience.
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    Force Gurkha and KIA Seltos FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Force Gurkha?
    The on-road price of Force Gurkha is Rs. 17.96 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of KIA Seltos?
    The on-road price of KIA Seltos is Rs. 12.63 Lakh in New Delhi.