Let's compare Force Gurkha 5 Door Gurkha 5 Door vs Maruti Baleno Sigma

Compare Force Gurkha 5 Door Gurkha 5 Door vs Maruti Baleno Sigma price, specifications, mileage, features and performance to find the best car for you.

Force Gurkha 5 Door

Maruti Baleno

Here is a detailed comparison of price:

Force Gurkha 5 Door Gurkha 5 Door

Price

₹ 19.95 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 36,831/month

Maruti Baleno Sigma

Price

₹ 6.76 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 12,485/month

From the above comparison, we can conclude that Maruti Baleno feels light on the pocket compared to Force Gurkha 5 Door by ₹13,18,470.

Dimensions & Seating

Body Type

Suv

Hatchback

Length

4390 mm +400

3990 mm

Width

1865 mm +120

1745 mm

Height

2095 mm +595

1500 mm

WheelBase

2825 mm +305

2520 mm

Ground Clearance

233 mm +63

170 mm

Seating Capacity

318 +311

Fuel Tank Capacity

63.5 Liters +26.5

37 Liters

Boot Space

500 Liters +182

318 Liters

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type

Diesel

Petrol

Mileage (KMPL)

9.5 Km/l

22.35 Km/l

Range

540 Kms

826 Kms

Engine Type

FM2.6 CR CD

1.2 L K Series

Powertrain Assistance

Mild Hybrid

Emission Standards

Bs Vi

No. of Cylinders

Displacement

2596 cc

1197 cc

Max Power

138 bhp @ 3200 rpm

88.50 bhp @ 6000 rpm

Max Torque

320 Nm @ 1400 rpm

113 Nm @ 4400 rpm

Transmission Type

Gear Box

5-Speed M

5-MT

Drive Type

4X4

FWD

Top Speed

150

180

Steering and Suspension

Tilt Adjust

Yes

Telescopic Adjust

Yes

Turning Radius

6.3

4.85 +1.45

Front Suspension

Independent double wishbone with coil spring

McPherson Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-link with Pan hard rod & coil spring

Torsion Beam

Front Brakes

Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum

Safety & Security

Airbags

6 +4

Seatbelt Warning

Yes

Over Speeding Warning

Yes

Anti-lock Braking System

Yes

ESP

Yes

Brake Assist

Yes

Tyre Pressure Monitor System

Yes

Reverse Camera

360 Camera

Hill Assist

Yes

Hill Descent Control

Child Lock

Yes

Isofix Child Seat Mount

Yes

Engine Immobilizer

Yes

ADAS

Comfort & Convenience

Power Windows

Only Front

Front And Rear

ORVM Adjustment

Manual

Request Sensors

Push Button Start

Cruise Control

Keyless Entry

Steering Mounted Control

Yes

Climate Control

Automatic

Rear AC Vents

Adjustable Steering Column

Yes

Interior Features

Upholstery

Fabric

Adjustable Front Seats

Yes

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Yes

Rear Armrest

Yes

Rear Cup Holders

Front Cup Holders

Yes

Cooled Glovebox

Exterior Features

Sunroof

Wheels

Alloy

Steel Rims

Fog Lights

Yes

Tyre Size

255/65 R18

185 / 65 R15

Daytime Running Lights

Headlight Type

Projector

Halogen

Tailgate

Manual

Roof Rails

Rear Wiper

Infotainment & Telematics

Touch Screen

Yes

Screen Size

9 inch

USB Port

Yes

Navigation System

Speakers

Remote App Control

Wireless Charging

Smartphone Connectivity

Yes

Telematics

Digital

Analogue-Digital

Connectivity & Internet

USB Port

Yes

Navigation

Smartphone Connectivity

Yes

Force Gurkha 5 Door Vs Maruti Baleno Colors

Black

Opulent Red

Black

Opulent Red

Force Gurkha 5 Door Vs Maruti Baleno Expert Opinions

Design and Aesthetics

Features and Specifications

After Sales Support

Brand Value

Resale Value

Likes

Rock‑solid off‑road ability
Easy serviceable mechanics
Rigid ladder frame

Dislikes

Spartan interior feel
Harsh ride on tarmac
Low tech features

Design and Aesthetics

Features and Specifications

After Sales Support

Brand Value

Resale Value

Likes

Feature-rich Upper variants
Spacious Cabin
Ultra Low Maintenance
Good Safety from Base Variants

Dislikes

A bit rough AMT
No Turbo Variants
No Sunroof Variants

Force Gurkha 5 Door Vs Maruti Baleno FAQs

The Force Gurkha 5-Door starts at about ₹18 lakh ex-showroom. On-road in Delhi it can cost around ₹21.4 lakh depending on insurance, RTO, etc.

Because if you want a vehicle that laughs at bad roads, floods, mud, and steep inclines, this is the one. With standard 4x4, low-range transfer case, manually locking differentials, and a 2.6L diesel that gives good torque low in the revs, Gurkha 5-Door is built for people who don’t want excuses. It’s not about luxury, it's about capability and presence.

It packs a 2.596 cc FM 2.6 CR CD diesel engine, producing ~138 bhp at 3,200 rpm and 320 Nm torque between ~1,400-2,600 rpm. Transmission is a 5-speed manual, and it comes with 4WD as standard.

Length is ~4,390 mm, width ~1,865 mm, height ~2,095 mm; wheelbase is ~2,825 mm. Ground clearance (unladen) is ~233 mm.

Seating is for 7 people in three rows. The second row is a bench seat, third row with captain seats in some trims. Boot space isn’t officially huge, but it’s roomy enough to carry essential luggage for long road trips. With its big dimensions and high roof, tall passengers will not feel squeezed.

ARAI claimed / published numbers are around 9.5 kmpl in mixed-conditions. In city or offroad it could drop. If you mostly use highways, expect somewhat better.

Interiors aren’t luxury sedan level, but they deliver what they need: bench seats in second row, captain seats in third in certain trims; a 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto; power windows; roof-mounted rear AC vents; tilt & telescopic steering. Rugged, practical, usable.

Lockable front and rear differentials, standard 4x4 with low-range transfer case, snorkel, strong ground clearance (~233 mm), water wading capability, large all-terrain tyres (255/65 R18). It’s built to get dirty and come out smiling.

Force Motors offers 3 years / 1.5 lakh km warranty, along with 4 free services and roadside assistance (for at least 1 year). For an SUV this rugged, those freebies help ease ownership worries.

Baleno comes with a 5-speed manual (MT) gearbox and an AMT (Automated Manual Transmission). It does not offer a torque converter or CVT in the current facelift version. AMT is not quite an AT, but it gives automatic-like ease without the full cost or complexity.

If you drive in stop-start traffic (markets, small towns, dense suburbs), AMT helps avoid constant clutch work. Compared to older CVT/auto models, the AMT in Baleno is more fuel efficient (22.94 kmpl vs older CVT) because it’s simpler and lighter. You will feel some jerks during gear shifts, particularly from 1 ⇢ 2 or when accelerating hard, but for everyday driving it reduces fatigue.

AMT works by automating a manual gearbox’s clutch and gears, so shifts aren’t as smooth or fast as a torque converter or DCT/AT, but AMT costs less, has lower maintenance, better fuel efficiency, and is simpler mechanically. Full AT gives smoother transitions, better for overtakes and steep hill starts, but at higher price and running cost.

Baleno S-CNG delivers about 30.61 km per kg of CNG, which is much cheaper per km than petrol. It uses the same 1.2-litre DualJet petrol engine, but in CNG mode, power output drops a bit (from ~90 PS / 113 Nm in petrol to ~77.5 PS / 98.5 Nm). The CNG variant is only offered with the manual gearbox, so more driver involvement but much cheaper fuel bills. Boot space reduces because the CNG tank takes up part of the boot.

Baleno is ideal for first-time car buyers, families with 1-2 kids, people commuting in cities or small towns where parking is tight, fuel cost matters, but you still want style, gadgets, comfort. Over compact SUVs, Baleno gives lower running cost, better mileage, easier parking, lower height (less wind noise), and often better drive feel for city roads.

Some detractors say Baleno feels light or less “solid” than SUVs or heavier hatchbacks — meaning body panels might flex more, noise insulation less, crash safety may feel less at high impacts. While Baleno has modern safety features, it doesn’t have the same rugged feel or perceived invincibility people associate with SUVs. But for daily driving in urban/Tier-2 areas, many users accept these tradeoffs for lower cost and better fuel economy. Still Baleno has 4 Star Bharat N-Cap Rating and it is pretty safe enough.

The petrol manual gives ~ 22.35 kmpl according to ARAI, AMT gives ~ 22.94 kmpl. The CNG version claims 30.61 km/kg.

Assuming petrol price ~ ₹102/L: • Petrol Manual at 22.35 kmpl → cost ≈ ₹4.57 / km • Petrol AMT at 22.94 kmpl → cost ≈ ₹4.45 / km If you drive 12,000 km / yr, petrol manual fuel cost ~ ₹54,840/year, AMT ~ ₹53,400/year. Over 5 years fuel cost would be ~ ₹2,70,000–₹2,75,000. CNG variant: assume CNG price ~ ₹90/kg and mileage 30.61 km/kg → cost ≈ ₹2.94 / km. Over 12,000 km/year that’s ~ ₹35,300/year, 5-year ≈ ₹1,76,500, large savings if you habitually drive many kms. Also service cost of service intervals common with Baleno petrol, slight extra on CNG specific items.

Baleno length ~ 3,990 mm, width ~ 1,745 mm, height ~ 1,500 mm, wheelbase ~ 2,520 mm. Boot space ~ 318 litres in petrol version. With the CNG version, boot space reduces a bit due to the CNG tank. Overall, it is easier to park in Tier-2/3 town lanes, garages, narrow streets; still enough luggage for 2-3 medium suitcases + daily grocery or small travel.

Baleno matters because it fills the sweet spot: premium features + smart tech (LED lights, connected car features, good interiors) + fuel efficiency + relatively low price. For buyers who can’t stretch to SUVs, Baleno offers many of the benefits without the compromises like size, higher fuel bills, higher insurance, etc. It’s often seen as a car that gives maximum value for money in its segment.

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