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Force Gurkha vs Mahindra Bolero

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Force Gurkha or Mahindra Bolero? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Gurkha and Bolero. Force Gurkha Price starts at Rs.15.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 2.6 L Diesel Base and Mahindra Bolero Price starts at Rs.9.79 Lakh (ex-showroom) for B4. Force Gurkha is 4 cylinder, 2596 cc Engine can generate 91 hp @ 3200 rpm power whereas Mahindra Bolero is a 3 cylinder, 1493 cc Engine can generate 76 PS @ 3600 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Gurkha provides a mileage of 12 kmpl (base model), and Bolero has a mileage of 16.7 kmpl (base model).

Gurkha vs Bolero

Key HighlightsForce GurkhaMahindra Bolero
PriceRs.15.10 LakhRs.9.79 Lakh
Engine Capacity2596 cc1493 cc
Power91 hp @ 3200 rpm76 PS @ 3600 rpm
Mileage/Range12 kmpl16.7 kmpl
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Force Gurkha 2.6 L Diesel Base car
2.6 L Diesel Base
Rs. 15.10 Lakh
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B4
Rs. 9.79 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Gurkha specificationsBolero specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
17.96 Lakh
11.13 Lakh
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
User Rating
4.3
4.0
Boot Space (Litres)
500 Litres
550 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
2596 cc
1493 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
91 hp @ 3200 rpm
76 PS @ 3600 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Gurkha Brakes, Suspension & TyresBolero Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring
IFS coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring
Rigid leaf spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
245/70 R16
185/75 R16
Rear Tyre Size
245/70 R16
185/75 R16
Turning Radius
5.6 meters
5.8 meters
Tyre Size Spare
245/70 R16
185/75 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Exterior

Gurkha ExteriorBolero Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
No
Adjustable ORVMs
Externally Adjustable
Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
No
-
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
No
No
Bootlid Opener
Internal
With Key
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 InstrumentationBolero Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
No
No
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
No
No
Shift Indicator
No
-
Tachometer
No
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Information not available
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
No
No

Infotainment & Communication

Gurkha Infotainment & CommunicationBolero Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
No
Android Auto
checkYes
No
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
No
Multifunction Display
checkYes
No
Touchscreen Size
7 Inch
-
Bluetooth Compatibility
checkYes
No
Integrated Music System
No
No
Speakers
4
No
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
No
USB Compatibility
checkYes
No
Basic Warranty
Information not available
3 Years / 1 lakh Kms
Extended Warranty
-
7 years or 150000

Engine & Transmission

Gurkha Engine & TransmissionBolero Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
2596 cc
1493 cc
Engine Type
F M 2.6 CR CD BS VI
mHawk75
No. of Cylinders
4
3
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
In-line
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Gears
5 Gears
Power
91 hp @ 3200 rpm
76 PS @ 3600 rpm
Torque
250 Nm @ 1400 rpm
210 Nm @ 1600-2200 rpm
Battery Capacity
0.96 kwh
0.78 kwh
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
RWD
ARAI Certified Economy
12 kmpl
16 kmpl
Top Speed
140 kmph
120 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Gurkha Comfort & ConvenienceBolero Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
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
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
No
Leather streering wheels
No
-
Drive Modes
No information
No
Keyless Entry
No
No
Parking Assist
No
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Electronically Adjustable Seats
No
No

Safety

Gurkha SafetyBolero Safety
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
Airbags
2
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
No
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
No
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
No
No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
No
No
ASR / Traction Control
No
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
No
Lane Departure Warning
checkYes
-
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
-
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
-
Hill Assist
No
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Gurkha Dimensions & CapacityBolero Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4116 mm
3995 mm
Width
1812 mm
1745 mm
Height
2075 mm
1880 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance
205 mm
180 mm
No. of Seats
4
7
No. of Doors
3
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 Litres
60 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.6 Litres
6 Litres
Boot Space
500 Litres
550 Litres
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
1620 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Gurkha Pros & ConsBolero 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
  • Robust stance and rugged performance
  • The body-on-frame chassis is abuse-friendly
  • It offers practicality with 7 seats and tough build quality
  • It has proven its worth in the rural areas, tier 2 & tier 3 cities
  • The only SUV under Rs 10 lakh with a RWD drivetrain
  • The rigid leaf spring suspension at the back and coil springs at the front can take rough roads with ease
  • The 1.5-litre diesel engine is torquey and offers a decent performance for your daily work
Cons
  • Expensive for what it offers.
  • Ride could have been more comfortable
  • Lack of power from compared to the rivals is a sore point.
  • It does not offer most of the modern features you get in other sub-4 meter cars
  • The plastic quality feels cheap and panel gaps are evident
  • It handles rough roads with ease but the ride quality on the tarmac is quite bumpy
  • The top model is priced over Rs 10 lakh which does not offer much value for money considering the features it gets
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Detailed Comparison of Force Gurkha and Mahindra Bolero

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. Bolero has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Seat Belt Warning, Engine Immobiliser, Child Safety Lock.

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, Bolero is an with doors and seats ,60 Litres fuel tank capacity, 550 Litres boot space, 180 mm ground clearance.It has 1880 mm height, 3995 mm length, 1745 mm width, and 1620 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Force Gurkha comes with 4WD / AWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission. And Bolero comes with RWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Force Gurkha and Mahindra Bolero Owner Reviews

  • Gurkha Review
  • Bolero Review
    • A
      Anonymous
      6 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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    • A
      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
      10 Month ago
      Review for Force Gurkha
      5.0
      Good vehicle, very comfortable for long route journey with family. Very spacious.
      Likes (1)
    • 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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    • GD
      Gaurav Dubey
      01 Apr 2024
      Review for Mahindra Bolero
      5.0
      This car is very good and very comfortable and transmission is also good and comfortable And So Spacious and very good car and best deal from Mahindra And So Good.
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    • SK
      Sanjeev Kumar
      2 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Bolero
      4.6
      Very good vichale for personal or commercial use. Very nice car.
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    • Gk
      Gourav kol
      5 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Bolero
      4.4
      The car comes equipped with a multi-functional steering wheel that allows for easy control of various functions without taking your hands off the wheel. Additionally, it provides ample legroom and headroom for both front and rear passengers, ensuring a comfortable ride for all occupants.
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      Lokesh
      5 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Bolero
      4.4
      The car is a popular sedan known for its impressive performance. The latest models are equipped with advanced technology and engineering to deliver a smooth and efficient driving experience.
      Likes (3)
    • KZ
      Kapil Zipru
      6 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Bolero
      5.0
      Its a low maintenance car with great power and also its very comfortable to drive and the design is also nice
      Likes (4)
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    Force Gurkha and Mahindra Bolero 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 Mahindra Bolero?
    The on-road price of Mahindra Bolero is Rs. 11.13 Lakh in New Delhi.