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Force Gurkha vs Skoda Kushaq

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Force Gurkha or Skoda Kushaq? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Gurkha and Kushaq. Force Gurkha Price starts at Rs.15.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 2.6 L Diesel Base and Skoda Kushaq Price starts at Rs.11.89 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 1.0 TSI Active. Force Gurkha is 4 cylinder, 2596 cc Engine can generate 91 hp @ 3200 rpm power whereas Skoda Kushaq is a 3 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Gurkha provides a mileage of 12 kmpl (base model), and Kushaq has a mileage of 17.88 kmpl (base model).

Gurkha vs Kushaq

Key HighlightsForce GurkhaSkoda Kushaq
PriceRs.15.10 LakhRs.11.89 Lakh
Engine Capacity2596 cc999 cc
Power91 hp @ 3200 rpm115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
Mileage/Range12 kmpl17.88 kmpl
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Force Gurkha 2.6 L Diesel Base car
2.6 L Diesel Base
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Specifications Overview

Gurkha specificationsKushaq specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
17.96 Lakh
13.77 Lakh
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
User Rating
4.3
4.0
Boot Space (Litres)
500 Litres
385 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
2596 cc
999 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
91 hp @ 3200 rpm
115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Gurkha Brakes, Suspension & TyresKushaq Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring
McPherson Suspension with Lower Triangular Links and Stabiliser Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring
Twist Beam Axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
245/70 R16
205/60 R16
Rear Tyre Size
245/70 R16
205/60 R16
Turning Radius
5.6 meters
5.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
245/70 R16
205/60 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Exterior

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

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Gurkha Infotainment & CommunicationKushaq Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
checkYes
Android Auto
checkYes
checkYes
Voice Command
No
checkYes
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
Touchscreen Size
7 Inch
7 Inch
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
checkYes
checkYes
Gesture Control
-
No
Integrated Music System
No
checkYes
Speakers
4
6
AM/FM Radio
checkYes
checkYes
USB Compatibility
checkYes
checkYes
Wireless Charger
-
No
Basic Warranty
Information not available
4 Years/100000 Kms

Engine & Transmission

Gurkha Engine & TransmissionKushaq Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
2596 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
F M 2.6 CR CD BS VI
1.0 TSI
No. of Cylinders
4
3
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
115 PS @ 5000-5500 rpm
Torque
250 Nm @ 1400 rpm
178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
Battery Capacity
0.96 kwh
-
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
12 kmpl
19.76 kmpl
Top Speed
140 kmph
170 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Gurkha Comfort & ConvenienceKushaq Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Rear AC Vents
-
Blower, 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 SafetyKushaq Safety
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
5 Star (Global NCAP)
Airbags
2
2
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
No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
No
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
No
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
checkYes
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
No
checkYes
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
No
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
-
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

Gurkha Dimensions & CapacityKushaq Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4116 mm
4225 mm
Width
1812 mm
1760 mm
Height
2075 mm
1612 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance
205 mm
188 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 Litres
Boot Space
500 Litres
385 Litres
Kerb Weight
2050 kg
1185 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Gurkha Pros & ConsKushaq 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
  • Simple yet stylish exterior design with signature Skoda design language
  • Powerful 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with 148 bhp of power and an option of smooth DSG transmission
  • The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine is sporty with an engaging 6-speed MT & a smooth AT gearbox
  • The interior is simple and practical with good storage space
  • The cabin offers good ergonomics, comfortable seats, ample legroom
  • The feature offering is good which includes an electric sunroof, electrically adjustable front seats, and a big touchscreen infotainment, among others
  • A good number of safety features such as 6-airbags, ESC, brake disc wiping, and others
  • It boasts a 5-star GNCAP crash test safety rating
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 interior width is not that good fitting 3 adults in the rear seat might be difficult
  • It misses on some features as compared to its rivals such as a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, ADAS, USB charging ports
  • No diesel engine is available in the lineup
  • The DSG gearbox has reliability issues and it has faced breakdowns previously
  • The top-spec variants cost over Rs 20 lakh on-road which is quite expensive considering the feature offering
  • Turbo petrol engines are not much fuel-efficient
  • Skoda’s after-sales service is not that great as compared to rivals like Hyundai, KIA and Maruti Suzuki
  • The boot space is quite less as compared to other cars in the segment
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Detailed Comparison of Force Gurkha and Skoda Kushaq

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. Kushaq has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, 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, Kushaq is an with doors and seats ,50 Litres fuel tank capacity, 385 Litres boot space, 188 mm ground clearance.It has 1612 mm height, 4225 mm length, 1760 mm width, and 1185 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

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

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Force Gurkha and Skoda Kushaq Owner Reviews

  • Gurkha Review
  • Kushaq 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!
      Likes (5)
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      POOJA NEGI
      4 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      5.0
      smooth design , the features which , hill hold assist which really helped me in mountains , music system favourite part , steering design which make it unique, i am getting 13-15 milage. Issue i felt those touch bar when i try to change gear it always started ac or blower.
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      Rakhi
      5 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      4.4
      It offers a competitive mileage in its segment, with the petrol variant delivering around 17-18 km/l in real-world conditions. The diesel variant is expected to offer even better mileage, averaging around 20-21 km/l.
      Likes (10)
    • J
      James
      5 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      4.4
      It features sharp lines, a bold front grille, sleek LED headlights, and a sculpted hood, giving it a strong and dynamic presence on the road. The design exudes a sense of sophistication and elegance, making it stand out in its segment.
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    • SA
      Sanjay Agrawal
      5 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      4.3
      It's a wonderful car. Gives pretty good mileage. Assures comfort. Driving experience is also amazing. Assures good safety features. Has 5 star safety rating and the brand itself assures pride to the owner. If you want good safety features in a car then you must definitely consider this car as one of your options.
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      Likes (9)
    • TA
      Tariq Anna
      6 Month ago
      Review for Skoda Kushaq
      5.0
      Comfortable seat is good and everywhere everything very very good this car drive is easy and very beautiful and mileage is good and everything is good but I am not nice condition is low by with next month
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    Force Gurkha and Skoda Kushaq 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 Skoda Kushaq?
    The on-road price of Skoda Kushaq is Rs. 13.77 Lakh in New Delhi.