Let's compare Force Gurkha 3 Door vs Mahindra Thar OG AXT RWD (D)

Compare Force Gurkha 3 Door vs Mahindra Thar OG AXT RWD (D) price, specifications, mileage, features and performance to find the best car for you.

Force Gurkha 3 Door
Force Gurkha
Mahindra Thar OG AXT RWD (D)
Mahindra Thar OG
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Here is a detailed comparison of price:

Force Gurkha 3 Door

Price

₹ 18.52 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 33,880/month

Mahindra Thar OG AXT RWD (D)

Price

₹ 12.00 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 21,945/month

From the above comparison, we can conclude that Mahindra Thar OG feels light on the pocket compared to Force Gurkha by ₹6,52,502.

Dimensions & Seating

Body Type

Suv

Suv

Length

3965 mm

3995 mm +30

Width

1865 mm

1870 mm +5

Height

2080 mm +225

1855 mm

WheelBase

2400 mm

2450 mm +50

Ground Clearance

233 mm +1

232 mm

Seating Capacity

4

4

Fuel Tank Capacity

63.5 Liters +8.5

55 Liters

Boot Space

500 Liters

-- Liters

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type

Diesel

Diesel

Mileage (KMPL)

9.5 Km/l

11 Km/l +1.5

Range

540 Kms +45

495 KMs Kms

Engine Type

Fm2.6 Cr Cd

D117 Crde

Powertrain Assistance

--

No

Emission Standards

Bs Vi

Bs Vi

No. of Cylinders

4

4

Displacement

2596 cc +1099

1497 cc

Max Power

138 bhp @ 3200 rpm +21

117 bhp @ 3500 rpm

Max Torque

320 Nm @ 1400 rpm +20

300 Nm @ 1750 rpm

Transmission Type

MT

MT

Gear Box

5-Speed M

6-MT

Drive Type

4X4

RWD

Top Speed

150

155 +5

Steering and Suspension

Tilt Adjust

Yes

Yes

Telescopic Adjust

Yes

--

Turning Radius

5.5 +0.2

5.3

Front Suspension

Independent double wishbone with coil spring

Independent Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension

Multi-link with Pan hard rod & coil spring

Multilink Solid Rear Axle with Watt’s Link

Front Brakes

Disc

Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum

Drum

Safety & Security

Airbags

2

6 +4

Seatbelt Warning

Yes

Yes

Over Speeding Warning

Yes

Yes

Anti-lock Braking System

Yes

Yes

ESP

--

Yes

Brake Assist

--

Yes

Tyre Pressure Monitor System

Yes

Yes

Reverse Camera

No

No

360 Camera

No

No

Hill Assist

--

Yes

Hill Descent Control

No

Yes

Child Lock

Yes

Yes

Isofix Child Seat Mount

Yes

Yes

Engine Immobilizer

Yes

Yes

ADAS

No

No

Comfort & Convenience

Power Windows

Only Front

Only Front

ORVM Adjustment

Manual

Manual

Request Sensors

--

Yes

Push Button Start

No

No

Cruise Control

No

No

Keyless Entry

--

Yes

Steering Mounted Control

--

--

Climate Control

--

Automatic

Rear AC Vents

No

Yes

Adjustable Steering Column

Yes

Yes

Interior Features

Upholstery

Fabric

Fabric

Adjustable Front Seats

Yes

--

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Yes

Yes

Rear Armrest

Yes

Yes

Rear Cup Holders

--

Yes

Front Cup Holders

--

Yes

Cooled Glovebox

No

No

Exterior Features

Sunroof

No

No

Wheels

Alloy

Steel Rims

Fog Lights

Yes

No

Tyre Size

255/65 R18

245/75 R16

Daytime Running Lights

--

--

Headlight Type

Projector

Halogen

Tailgate

Manual

Manual

Roof Rails

No

No

Rear Wiper

No

No

Infotainment & Telematics

Touch Screen

Yes

--

Screen Size

9 inch

--

USB Port

Yes

Yes

Navigation System

No

No

Speakers

4

--

Remote App Control

No

No

Wireless Charging

No

No

Smartphone Connectivity

Yes

No

Telematics

Digital

Analogue-Digital

Connectivity & Internet

USB Port

Yes

Yes

Navigation

No

No

Smartphone Connectivity

Yes

No

Force Gurkha Vs Mahindra Thar OG Colors
Force Gurkha Black

Black

Mahindra Thar OG ARTEMIS SILVER

ARTEMIS SILVER

Force Gurkha Black

Black

Mahindra Thar OG ARTEMIS SILVER

ARTEMIS SILVER

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Force Gurkha Vs Mahindra Thar OG FAQs

The Gurkha 3 Door starts around ₹16.75 lakh (ex-showroom) in many cities. On-road in Delhi it comes near ₹19.9-20 lakh depending on variant, taxes, RTO, etc.

Under its hood sits a 2.6-litre diesel engine (FM 2.6 CR CD), making about 138 bhp @ 3200 rpm and 320 Nm torque between ~1,400-2,600 rpm. Transmission is 5-speed manual, and drivetrain is 4WD with mechanical lockers/differentials for serious off-road grip.

The Gurkha 3 Door measures ~3,965 mm in length, 1,865 mm in width, and 2,080 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,400 mm. Ground clearance is about 233 mm. Boot space is ~500 litres.

Owner-reported real-world mileage is about 12 kmpl in mixed city driving. ARAI certified or claimed mileage is a bit higher depending on variant and driving conditions.

This is not a city slicker. Gurkha 3 Door shines when you hit rough roads, off-road trails, mud, water crossings (with snorkel optional or standard in some trims), mountain roads with steep inclines, or remote forest tracks. If your daily commute is potholes, inclines, rough surfaces, or if you live somewhere with seasonal rough terrain, then Gurkha makes sense.

Buy it if you love adventure more than comfort, want a car that looks badass and can take a beating. If your roads are bad, or your trips include off-road escapes or needing 4×4, this is your kind of car. If you want luxury tech or rear-seat softness, maybe less so.

You get basics like dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, heavy duty chassis, good brakes front, durable rear, steel wheels, big tyres (255/65 R18 in many trims), good ground clearance, and rugged suspension setup. It isn’t plush, but built to endure.

Let’s estimate: assume you drive ~15,000 km per year (75,000 km in 5 yrs). If average is ~12 kmpl, fuel cost = For 75,000 km, you need ~6,250 litres (75,000 ÷ 12 ≈ 6,250). If diesel is ₹90/litre (approx), fuel cost = ₹5,62,500 over 5 years. Add in maintenance, tyres (thick tyres + offroad wear), insurance, tax = maybe another ₹1.5-2 lakh or more depending on use. So 5-year ownership could easily touch ₹7-8 lakh+ (fuel + servicing + insurance etc) for heavy offroad use. For mild city & highway mix maybe less.

The Mahindra Thar OG comes with three engine choices: a 1.5L D117 CRDe Diesel (RWD), a 2.2L mHawk CRDe Diesel (RWD and 4WD), and a 2.0L mStallion TGDi Turbo Petrol (RWD and 4WD).

Yes, the Mahindra Thar OG offers a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission option across both its petrol and diesel engine variants, alongside the 6-speed manual transmission.

The Mahindra Thar OG 4WD models feature dedicated Terrain Modes for Mud, Sand, and Snow, along with a manual shift part-time 4WD transfer case with High and Low reduction gears, Electronic Locking Differential, and Brake Locking Differential.

The Mahindra Thar OG is built with a high-strength steel bodyshell, interior roll cage, 6 airbags (in top variants), Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Rollover Mitigation, Hill Hold & Hill Descent Control, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

The Mahindra Thar OG is available in three distinct trim levels: AXT, LXT, and the top-end ZXT trim, offering varying levels of comfort, convenience, and off-road hardware.