KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Mahindra Thar & Force Gurkha both come with only 2 doors
- Both SUVs offer some outstanding off-roading credentials & related features
- But which is the better off-roader?
The Force Gurkha and the Mahindra Thar, both are legendary SUVs with a long legacy of off-roading & adventure. Both SUVs come only in 2-door versions. Moreover, both SUVs claim to be extremely capable off-road vehicles with off-road specific dimensions and some unique off-road focused features. In this article let's compare the Mahindra Thar and Force Gurkha on the basis of their off-roading credentials and their off-road-related features.
Force Gurkha Vs Mahindra Thar: Dimensions & Angles
| Dimensions & Angles | Force Gurkha | Mahindra Thar |
| Length | 4116mm | 3985mm |
| Width | 1812mm | 1820mm |
| Height | 2075mm | 1850/1844/1855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2400mm | 2450mm |
| Ground Clearance | 205mm | 226mm |
| Turning Radius | 5.65m | 5.9m |
| Approach Angle | 37 degree | 41.2 degree |
| Departure Angle | 33 degree | 36 degree |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | 25 degree | 26.2 degree |
| Water Wading Capacity | 700mm | 650mm |
| Gradeability | 35 degree | 31 degree |
| Front Track/Tread | 1490mm | 1520mm |
| Rear Track/Tread | 1480mm | 1520mm |
| Boot Space | 500L | NA |
| Tyre Size | 245/70 R16 | 245/75 R16 or 255/65 R18 |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 2175 | 1750 |
Force Gurkha Vs Mahindra Thar: Off-Road Specific Features
| Off-Road Specific Features | Force Gurkha | Mahindra Thar |
| Tyretronics (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
| Headlamps | LED Reflector | Reflector Halogen |
| ORVM | Full Manual | Electric Adjust |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | No | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Washer | Yes | No |
| Rear Defogger | No | Yes |
| Off-Road Gauges | No | Yes - Adventure Statistics - Altimeter + Compass + Roll & Pitch meter, etc |
| Tyre Direction Monitoring System | No | Yes |
| Reverse Assist | Sensors Only | Sensors Only |
| Electronic Brake Locking Differential | No | In D117 RWD only |
| Advanced Electronic Brake Locking Differential | No | Yes |
| Mechanical Locking Differential | No | Optional in mHawk 130 |
| Manual Locking Differential | Yes | No |
| Washable Interiors | NA | Yes - IP54 Splash & Dust Resistant Interiors |
| Tyres | All-Terrain Tyres | All-Terrain Tyres |
| Hill Hold & Hill Descent Control | No | Yes |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt Only |
| External Air Intake Snorkel | Yes | No |
| ESP, Traction Control | No | Yes |
Also Read: Maruti Jimny Vs Force Gurkha: Off-Road Credentials & Tech Comparison
Verdict: The Mahindra Thar & the Force Gurkha, both SUVs carry an old and long legacy of legendary adventures and off-roading stories. However, in its latest avatar, the Mahindra Thar has become a more sophisticated & mature SUV that is not just a capable off-roader but is also much better on the roads. On the other hand, with its latest avatar too, the Force Gurkha still remains a more raw, real, rough, rugged, and off-road-focused SUV that can be driven on city roads but is truly meant for places with no roads.
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