Let's compare Mahindra Scorpio S vs Force Gurkha 3 Door

Compare Mahindra Scorpio S vs Force Gurkha 3 Door price, specifications, mileage, features and performance to find the best car for you.

Mahindra Scorpio S
Mahindra Scorpio
Force Gurkha 3 Door
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Here is a detailed comparison of price:

Mahindra Scorpio S

Price

₹ 15.09 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 27,856/month

Force Gurkha 3 Door

Price

₹ 18.52 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 34,201/month

From the above comparison, we can conclude that Mahindra Scorpio feels light on the pocket compared to Force Gurkha by ₹3,43,624.

Dimensions & Seating

Body Type

Suv

Suv

Length

4456 mm +491

3965 mm

Width

1820 mm

1865 mm +45

Height

1995 mm

2080 mm +85

WheelBase

2680 mm +280

2400 mm

Ground Clearance

209 mm

233 mm +24

Seating Capacity

7 +3

4

Fuel Tank Capacity

60 Liters

63.5 Liters +3.5

Boot Space

460 Liters

500 Liters +40

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type

Diesel

Diesel

Mileage (KMPL)

13.06 +3.56

9.5 Km/l

Range

780 Kms +240

540 Kms

Engine Type

2.2 L Mhawk

Fm2.6 Cr Cd

Powertrain Assistance

Mild Hybrid

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Emission Standards

Bs Vi

Bs Vi

No. of Cylinders

4

4

Displacement

2184 cc

2596 cc +412

Max Power

130 bhp @ 3750 rpm

138 bhp @ 3200 rpm +8

Max Torque

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm

320 Nm @ 1400 rpm +20

Transmission Type

MT

MT

Gear Box

6-MT

5-Speed M

Drive Type

RWD

4X4

Top Speed

165 +15

150

Steering and Suspension

Tilt Adjust

Yes

Yes

Telescopic Adjust

--

Yes

Turning Radius

5.4

5.5 +0.1

Front Suspension

Double Wish-bone Type, Independent Front Coil Spring

Independent double wishbone with coil spring

Rear Suspension

Mulit-link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar

Multi-link with Pan hard rod & coil spring

Front Brakes

Disc

Disc

Rear Brakes

Drum

Drum

Safety & Security

Airbags

2

2

Seatbelt Warning

Yes

Yes

Over Speeding Warning

Yes

Yes

Anti-lock Braking System

Yes

Yes

ESP

--

--

Brake Assist

--

--

Tyre Pressure Monitor System

No

Yes

Reverse Camera

No

No

360 Camera

No

No

Hill Assist

--

--

Hill Descent Control

No

No

Child Lock

--

Yes

Isofix Child Seat Mount

--

Yes

Engine Immobilizer

Yes

Yes

ADAS

No

No

Comfort & Convenience

Power Windows

Front And Rear

Only Front

ORVM Adjustment

Manual

Manual

Request Sensors

--

--

Push Button Start

No

No

Cruise Control

No

No

Keyless Entry

--

--

Steering Mounted Control

--

--

Climate Control

--

--

Rear AC Vents

Yes

No

Adjustable Steering Column

Yes

Yes

Interior Features

Upholstery

Fabric

Fabric

Adjustable Front Seats

Yes

Yes

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

--

Yes

Rear Armrest

No

Yes

Rear Cup Holders

--

--

Front Cup Holders

--

--

Cooled Glovebox

No

No

Exterior Features

Sunroof

No

No

Wheels

Steel Rims

Alloy

Fog Lights

No

Yes

Tyre Size

235 / 65 R17

255/65 R18

Daytime Running Lights

--

--

Headlight Type

Halogen

Projector

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

No

Yes

Telematics

Analogue

Digital

Connectivity & Internet

USB Port

Yes

Yes

Navigation

No

No

Smartphone Connectivity

No

Yes

Mahindra Scorpio Vs Force Gurkha Colors
Mahindra Scorpio STEALTH BLACK

STEALTH BLACK

Force Gurkha Black

Black

Mahindra Scorpio STEALTH BLACK

STEALTH BLACK

Force Gurkha Black

Black

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Mahindra Scorpio Vs Force Gurkha FAQs

The Scorpio (Classic) starts at about ₹ 13.77 lakh and goes up to ~ ₹ 17.72 lakh, ex-showroom, depending on variant, seating (7 or 9), trim.

Earlier, the Scorpio facelift came in too many trims, like a menu card at a dhaba where you end up confused between butter chicken, chicken masala, or chicken curry. The S3 had the basic 2.5-litre m2DiCR diesel, higher trims like S11 offered more power and even 4WD. In the Scorpio Classic, Mahindra trimmed the clutter. Now you get the updated 2.2-litre Gen-2 mHawk diesel tuned for 130 bhp and 300 Nm, no 4WD, and just two clear variants, Classic S and Classic S11.

The Scorpio Classic measures about 4.45 metres long (14.6 ft), 1.82 metres wide (6 ft), and 1.99 metres tall (6.5 ft). Ground clearance stands at 209 mm. Translation: it’s tall enough to bully hatchbacks in traffic, short enough to still fit in most parking spots, and has clearance to glide over broken rural roads. But, try squeezing it into old city lanes, and you’ll wish you had a Maruti 800 instead.

It comes in 7-seater and 9-seater layouts, with side-facing jump seats at the back. Boot space depends on whether you actually use the third row. With all rows up, it’s more of a backpack-space. Fold or remove the third row, and you can load luggage for a week-long road trip with 4-5 people. Perfect for families, political rallies, or even the local cricket team that refuses to hire a tempo.

This is where Mahindra adds a bit of garnish. You get the new Twin Peaks logo, a revised grille with chrome slats, LED DRLs, new 17-inch alloys, quilted upholstery in top trims, and a 9-inch touchscreen. Not luxury-SUV flashy, but enough to make your neighbour ask, “Yeh naya wala Scorpio hai?”

This SUV is not for soft souls who panic over mileage calculators. It’s for people who need rugged reliability, space for people or luggage, and a car that can be parked outside government offices, farms, or small-town movie theatres with equal pride. Police forces, administrators, semi-urban families, and even office goers in smaller cities find sense in it. If your daily route involves more bumps than smooth roads, the Scorpio Classic is your friend.

If you compare it with a Creta or Compass, sure, it feels old-school. But that’s the whole point. This SUV is for those who value toughness over touchscreens. It doesn’t try to be posh, it tries to be dependable. Like that one friend who still uses a Nokia but never misses a call.

The Scorpio Classic diesel delivers around 14.44 km/l (ARAI). Using diesel at ₹102 per litre, the running cost comes to roughly ₹7.06/km. So if you drive 1,000 km a month, fuel cost ≈ ₹7,060. For families or small fleet owners, this is predictable, though not as cheap as hatchbacks. Real-world mileage may drop to 11–12 km/l if fully loaded or city driving is mostly stop-and-go.

1. Service interval: Every 10,000 km or 6 months (whichever comes first). 2. Basic service cost: ₹4,000–₹6,000 (oil, filter, minor checks). 3. Major service (30k/50k km): ₹8,000–₹12,000 depending on parts replaced. 4. Average annual maintenance: ~₹15,000–₹20,000.

Classic is rugged, simple, reliable, cheaper to buy and maintain, ideal for semi-urban and fleet users. Scorpio-N is more premium, with 4WD, automatic gearbox, and more features.

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.
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