Force Gurkha vs Maruti Jimny

Should you buy Force Gurkha or Maruti Jimny? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Force Gurkha price starts at Rs 16.75 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.6 Diesel (Diesel) and Maruti Jimny price starts Rs 12.74 Lakh ex-showroom for Zeta (Petrol). Gurkha has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Jimny has 1462 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Gurkha has a mileage of 9.5 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the Jimny has a mileage of 16.94 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Gurkha Vs Jimny

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha	Maruti Jimny
On Road Price	Rs.19,94,940^*	Rs.17,10,963^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2596	1462
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

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Force Gurkha
Rs16.75 Lakh^*
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Maruti Jimny
Rs14.95 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
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Force Gurkha
2.6 Diesel
16.75 Lakh^*
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Maruti Jimny
Alpha Dual Tone AT
12.74 - 14.95 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	2.6 Diesel	Alpha Dual Tone AT
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.19,94,940^*	Rs.17,10,963^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.37,982/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.33,818/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.93,815	Rs.45,913
User Rating	4.3 Based on 72 Reviews	4.5 Based on 364 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

2.6 Diesel

Alpha Dual Tone AT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.19,94,940^*

Rs.17,10,963^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.37,982/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.33,818/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.93,815

Rs.45,913

User Rating

4.3

Based on 72 Reviews

4.5

Based on 364 Reviews

Brochure

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6L CRDi	K15B
Displacement (cc)	2596	1462
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138bhp@3200rpm	103bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	134.2Nm@4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	Multipoint Injection
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5-Speed	4-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	4WD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6L CRDi

K15B

Displacement (cc)

2596

1462

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138bhp@3200rpm

103bhp@6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	16.39
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	40
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	155
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi link suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi link suspension
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.65	5.7
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	155
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	195/80 R15
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	15
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	15
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Multi link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Multi link suspension

Steering Type

Hydraulic

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3965	3985
Width (mm)	1865	1645
Height (mm)	2080	1720
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	210
Wheel Base (mm)	2400	2590
Front Tread (mm)	1547	1395
Rear Tread (mm)	1490	1405
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1205
Grossweight (kg)	-	1545
Approach Angle	39°	36°
Break Over Angle	28°	24°
Departure Angle	37°	46°
Seating Capacity	4	4
Boot Space (Litres)	500	211
No. of Doors	3	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
USB Charger	Front	-
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	HVAC,Multi Direction AC Vents,Dual USB Socket On Dashboard,Dual USB Socket For Rear Passenger,,Variable Speed Intermittent Wiper, Independent Entry & Exit	Near Flat Reclinable Front Seats,Scratch-resistant & Stain Removable IP Finish,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side,Ride-in Assist Grip Rear x 2,Digital Clock,Center Console Tray,Floor Console Tray,Front & Rear Tow Hooks
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height only
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Rear Reading Lamp

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Door Trims With Dark Grey Theme,Floor Console With Bottle Holders,Moulded Floor Mat,Seat Upholstery With Dark Grey Theme	-
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colors	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colors	Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling RedNexa BlueKinetic Yellow/Bluish Black Roof+2 MoreJimny Colors
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washers	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	All-Black Bumpers,Bonnet Latches,Wheel Arch Cladding,Side Foot Steps (Moulded),Tailgate mounted Spare Wheel, Gurkha branding (Chrome Finish),4x4x4 badging (Chrome Finish)	Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Hard Top,Gunmetal Grey Grille with Chrome Plating,Drip Rails,Trapezoidal Wheel Arch Extensions,Clamshell Bonnet,Lumber Black Scratch-resistant Bumpers,Tailgate Mounted Spare Wheel,Dark Green Glass (Window)
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	-
Boot Opening	Manual	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	195/80 R15
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	18	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Wheel

Headlight

Front Left Side

Available Colors

RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha Colors

Pearl Arctic WhiteSizzling Red/ Bluish Black RoofGranite GreyBluish BlackSizzling Red+2 MoreJimny Colors

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Anti Theft Alarm

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	9
Android Auto	No	Yes
Apple Car Play	No	Yes
No. of Speakers	4	4
Additional Features	USB cable mirroring	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Force Gurkha
- Looks intimidating on the road
- Off-road capability
- Now offers creature comforts like touchscreen, power windows and USB chargers
- Ride comfort over bad roads
- Commanding driving position
Maruti Jimny
- Looks quirky with its upright stance, compact dimensions and fun colours
- Spacious for four people
- Ride comfort is well-tuned for city duties despite being a capable off-roader
- Lightweight and amateur-friendly off-roader that'll keep seasoned off-road drivers happy too
- Boot space is usable for suitcases even with all seats up

Force Gurkha
- No automatic on offer
- Cabin feels dated
- Rear seats get lap belts
- High-speed stability
Maruti Jimny
- Lacks cabin practicality like storage spaces and bottle holders
- Engine performance is underwhelming with a full load

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Force Gurkha and Maruti Jimny?

A ) Force Gurkha price starts at ₹ 16.75 Lakh & Maruti Jimny price starts at ₹ 12.74 Lakh in New Delhi. Maruti Jimny is cheaper between these two cars.

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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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