Force Gurkha 5-door vs Mahindra Scorpio N Z4 Diesel 4WD MT: Which 4WD SUV To Buy?
Both SUVs here comes with 4-wheel-drivetrain (4WD), but the Scorpio N offers more comfort and convenience features
The Force Gurkha 5-door off-road SUV was recently launched with updated features and a more powerful diesel engine. By introducing the 5-door version, Force aims to offer a more practical option of the Gurkha to its customers by adding extra doors and another row of seats in the rear. At a similar price point, there’s also the Mahindra Scorpio N Z4 4-wheel-drive (4WD) diesel manual variant. Both are body-on-frame SUVs for better off-roading characteristics. Let’s compare these two SUVs in terms of their specifications and features to help you pick the right one for you.
Prices
Force Gurkha 5-door |
Mahindra Scorpio N Z4 4WD Diesel MT |
Rs 18 lakh |
18.01 lakh |
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The Gurkha 5-door and Scorpio N Z4 4WD diesel manual are almost at the same price point.
Dimensions
Dimensions |
Force Gurkha 5-door |
Mahindra Scorpio N |
Length |
4390 mm |
4662 mm |
Width |
1865 mm |
1917 mm |
Height |
2095 mm |
1857 mm |
Wheelbase |
2825 mm |
2750 mm |
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The Mahindra Scorpio N is 272 mm longer and 52 mm wider then Gurkha 5-door, but the Force SUV is 238 mm taller than the Scorpio N.
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Despite being longer, the wheelbase of the Scorpio N is 75 mm shorter compared to the Gurkha 5-door.
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However, the Scorpio N’s overall increased length implies that it offers more interior space than the Gurkha 5-door.
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Both have a 7-seater configuration with a bench row in the middle but the Gurkha gets captain seats in the third row.
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Powertrain
Specifications |
Force Gurkha 5-door |
Mahindra Scorpio N Z4 Diesel 4WD |
Engine |
2.6-litre diesel |
2.2-litre diesel |
Power |
140 PS |
175 PS |
Torque |
320 Nm |
370 Nm |
Transmission |
5-speed MT |
6-speed MT |
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Though the Gurkha uses a larger engine than the Scorpio N, it still falls short in terms of power and torque i.e., by 35 PS and 50 Nm.
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Both SUVs here get manual transmission, but the Gurkha uses a 5-speed manual whereas the Scorpio N comes with a 6-speed manual transmission.
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The Gurkha is a more capable off-roader here as it gets front and rear differential locks. It also offers a water wading capacity of up to 700 mm.
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The Scorpio N here does get transfer case controls, but doesn’t come with brake lock differential.
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Both also get shift-on-the-fly capability to switch between 2WD, 4H and 4L.
Feature Highlights
Features |
Force Gurkha 5-door |
Mahindra Scorpio N Z4 4WD |
Exterior |
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Interior |
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Comfort Convenience |
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Infotainment |
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Safety |
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For the asking price of Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom), the Mahindra Scorpio N Z4 here is the more practical choice as it has more comfort and convenience features over the Gurkha 5-door.
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The highlights on the Scorpio N include rear AC vents, cruise control, and electrically adjustable ORVMs (outside rear view mirror). All of these features are not offered with the Gurkha 5-door.
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The Gurkha 5-door gets a bigger 9-inch touchscreen whereas the Scorpio N comes with an 8-inch unit. Both units however support wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
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In terms of safety, both SUVs get dual front airbags, but the Scorpio N’s safety extends to electronic stability control (ESC) and all-wheel disc brakes as well.
Final Takeaway
Both the Scorpio N and the Gurkha 5-door are rugged 4WD SUVs and are evenly matched in price, but there's a significant difference in their purpose and capabilities. If you want a more lifestyle-oriented SUV with greater comfort, additional features, and a relaxed highway driving experience, the Scorpio N is a better choice.
However, if your primary goal is serious off-roading but also want to be able to use it as a family car for daily errands, even with sacrificing space, comfort, and features, the Gurkha 5-door might be the right pick for you.
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