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Mahindra Thar vs Force Gurkha

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mahindra Thar or Force Gurkha? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Thar and Gurkha. Mahindra Thar Price starts at Rs.11.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel and Force Gurkha Price starts at Rs.15.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 2.6 L Diesel Base. Mahindra Thar is 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 130 bhp @ 3750 rpm power whereas Force Gurkha is a 4 cylinder, 2596 cc Engine can generate 91 hp @ 3200 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Thar provides a mileage of 15 kmpl (base model), and Gurkha has a mileage of 12 kmpl (base model).

Thar vs Gurkha

Key HighlightsMahindra TharForce Gurkha
PriceRs.11.25 LakhRs.15.10 Lakh
Engine Capacity1497 cc2596 cc
Power130 bhp @ 3750 rpm91 hp @ 3200 rpm
Mileage/Range15 kmpl12 kmpl
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Mahindra Thar AX Opt RWD Hard Top Diesel  car
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Specifications Overview

Thar specificationsGurkha specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
13.31 Lakh
17.96 Lakh
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
User Rating
4.3
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
600 Litres
500 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
2596 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
91 hp @ 3200 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Thar Brakes, Suspension & TyresGurkha Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar
Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
Steel Rims
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
Steel
Steel
Front Tyre Size
245 / 75 R16
245/70 R16
Rear Tyre Size
Not available
245/70 R16
Turning Radius
5.5 meters
5.6 meters
Tyre Size Spare
245/75 R16
245/70 R16
Wheels Size
R16
R16

Exterior

Thar ExteriorGurkha Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front Only
Front Only
Adjustable ORVMs
Internally Adjustable
Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Optional
No
Rear Wiper
No
No
Rear Defogger
checkYes
No
Bootlid Opener
Internal
Internal
Rain Sensing Wipers
checkYes
No
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
LED headlight
No
checkYes
Projector headlight
checkYes
No
Automatic Headlamps
No
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
checkYes

Instrumentation

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

Infotainment & Communication

Thar Infotainment & CommunicationGurkha Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
No
checkYes
Android Auto
No
checkYes
Voice Command
No
No
Infotainment Screen
No
checkYes
Multifunction Display
No
checkYes
Touchscreen Size
-
7 Inch
Bluetooth Compatibility
No
checkYes
Integrated Music System
No
No
Speakers
No
4
AM/FM Radio
No
checkYes
USB Compatibility
No
checkYes
Basic Warranty
2 Years or 100000 KMS
Information not available

Engine & Transmission

Thar Engine & TransmissionGurkha Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1497 cc
2596 cc
Engine Type
D117 CRDe
F M 2.6 CR CD BS VI
No. of Cylinders
4
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
6 Gears
5 Gears
Power
130 bhp @ 3750 rpm
91 hp @ 3200 rpm
Torque
300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
250 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Battery Capacity
-
0.96 kwh
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD / AWD
ARAI Certified Economy
15 kmpl
12 kmpl
Top Speed
155 kmph
140 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Thar Comfort & ConvenienceGurkha Comfort & Convenience
AC
checkYes
checkYes
Automatic climate control
No
No
Heater
checkYes
checkYes
Cruise Control
No
No
Start / Stop Button
No
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
No
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
No
No
Drive Modes
No information
No information
Keyless Entry
No
No
Parking Assist
checkYes
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Electronically Adjustable Seats
No
No
Glove Box Cooling
checkYes
No

Safety

Thar SafetyGurkha Safety
NCAP Rating
4 Star (Global NCAP)
Not Tested
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)
checkYes
No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
No
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
No
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
No
checkYes
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
checkYes
No
Seat Belt Warning
checkYes
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
checkYes
No
Hill Assist
checkYes
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Thar Dimensions & CapacityGurkha Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3985 mm
4116 mm
Width
1820 mm
1812 mm
Height
1850 mm
2075 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2400 mm
Ground Clearance
226 mm
205 mm
No. of Seats
4
4
No. of Doors
3
3
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
63 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6 Litres
2.6 Litres
Boot Space
600 Litres
500 Litres
Kerb Weight
1710 kg
2050 kg
Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

Thar Pros & ConsGurkha Pros & Cons
Pros
  • The Thar offers 'go-anywhere' capabilities with its 4x4 hardware.
  • Comes with better safety features such as ESP, TPMS, hill-hold and descent control
  • The automatic transmission is super smooth
  • Refined petrol and diesel engine options are available
  • The customers can choose from RWD & 4X4 drivetrain
  • It offers better practicality as compared to the old Thar
  • Mahindra Thar comes with a convertible soft top
  • Interior has gained some modern touches over the previous iteration
  • Solid mechanicals that give it a go anywhere attribute.
  • Very capable off the road
Cons
  • It can’t be your regular family car
  • The ride quality is not good, it always remain unsettled specially at higher speeds
  • It offers 2 doors and 4 seats option, accessing the rear seat is bit of an effort
  • The petrol engine is not efficient
  • It lacks premium and some important features such as rear camera, auto dimming IRVM, no rear wiper
  • It boasts a premium price tag
  • No room for luggage on the back
  • Expensive for what it offers.
  • Ride could have been more comfortable
  • Lack of power from compared to the rivals is a sore point.
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Detailed Comparison of Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha

Safety

Thar comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Engine Immobiliser, Door Ajar Warning. Gurkha has 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.

Body

Thar has doors and seats. It is an with 600 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 226 mm. It is 1820 mm wide, 1850 mm high and 3985 mm long. It has 1710 kg kerb weight and 2450 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Gurkha is an with doors and seats ,63 Litres fuel tank capacity, 500 Litres boot space, 205 mm ground clearance.It has 2075 mm height, 4116 mm length, 1812 mm width, and 2050 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Mahindra Thar comes with RWD and 6 Gears Manual transmission. And Gurkha comes with 4WD / AWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha Owner Reviews

  • Thar Review
  • Gurkha Review
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      Sayan bhowmik
      1 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      5.0
      Awesome car, just looking like a wow excellent. I don't have a caption, this is a Mahindra thar king of cars, pure power.
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    • S
      Sharath
      1 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      5.0
      It's amazing car in these years it's so comfortable and stylish good looking everything it's good that's y I choose that one and more than it's look I'm fan to that car.
      Likes (2)
    • MM
      Md Mohafiz
      1 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      3.0
      Great and good looking and good built, looks are amazing and rest matter once.
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    • PD
      PMani Deepak
      2 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      5.0
      Royal feel on this car, I loved so much and my dream of the Lifetime car for me and off-road and on road King of SUV's thar I loved so much.
      Likes (1)
    • L
      Lohith
      2 Month ago
      Review for Mahindra Thar
      4.3
      I didn't drive the car but it's my dream car, so I am thinking to own the car I want enjoy with this base model.
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    • 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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      Likes (1)
    • A
      Anonymous
      5 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.
      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.
      Likes (5)
    • 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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    Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Mahindra Thar?
    The on-road price of Mahindra Thar is Rs. 13.31 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Force Gurkha?
    The on-road price of Force Gurkha is Rs. 17.96 Lakh in New Delhi.