Let's compare Force Gurkha 5 Door Gurkha 5 Door vs Mahindra Scorpio S

Compare Force Gurkha 5 Door Gurkha 5 Door vs Mahindra Scorpio S price, specifications, mileage, features and performance to find the best car for you.

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Here is a detailed comparison of price:

Force Gurkha 5 Door Gurkha 5 Door

Price

₹ 20.05 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 37,022/month

Mahindra Scorpio S

Price

₹ 15.09 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 27,856/month

From the above comparison, we can conclude that Mahindra Scorpio feels light on the pocket compared to Force Gurkha 5 Door by ₹4,96,412.

Dimensions & Seating

Body Type

Suv

Suv

Length

4390 mm

4456 mm +66

Width

1865 mm +45

1820 mm

Height

2095 mm +100

1995 mm

WheelBase

2825 mm +145

2680 mm

Ground Clearance

233 mm +24

209 mm

Seating Capacity

7

7

Fuel Tank Capacity

63.5 Liters +3.5

60 Liters

Boot Space

500 Liters +40

460 Liters

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type

Diesel

Diesel

Mileage (KMPL)

9.5 Km/l

13.06 +3.56

Range

540 Kms

780 Kms +240

Engine Type

Fm2.6 Cr Cd

2.2 L Mhawk

Powertrain Assistance

--

Mild Hybrid

Emission Standards

Bs Vi

Bs Vi

No. of Cylinders

4

4

Displacement

2596 cc +412

2184 cc

Max Power

138 bhp @ 3200 rpm +8

130 bhp @ 3750 rpm

Max Torque

320 Nm @ 1400 rpm +20

300 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm

Transmission Type

MT

MT

Gear Box

5-Speed M

6-MT

Drive Type

4X4

RWD

Top Speed

150

165 +15

Steering and Suspension

Tilt Adjust

Yes

Yes

Telescopic Adjust

Yes

--

Turning Radius

6.3 +0.9

5.4

Front Suspension

Independent double wishbone with coil spring

Double Wish-bone Type, Independent Front Coil Spring

Rear Suspension

Multi-link with Pan hard rod & coil spring

Mulit-link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-Roll Bar

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

Yes

No

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

Only Front

Front And Rear

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

No

Yes

Adjustable Steering Column

Yes

Yes

Interior Features

Upholstery

Fabric

Fabric

Adjustable Front Seats

Yes

Yes

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Yes

--

Rear Armrest

Yes

No

Rear Cup Holders

--

--

Front Cup Holders

--

--

Cooled Glovebox

No

No

Exterior Features

Sunroof

No

No

Wheels

Alloy

Steel Rims

Fog Lights

Yes

No

Tyre Size

255/65 R18

235 / 65 R17

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

Connectivity & Internet

USB Port

Yes

Yes

Navigation

No

No

Smartphone Connectivity

Yes

No

Force Gurkha 5 Door Vs Mahindra Scorpio Colors
Force Gurkha 5 Door Black

Black

Mahindra Scorpio STEALTH BLACK

STEALTH BLACK

Force Gurkha 5 Door Black

Black

Mahindra Scorpio STEALTH BLACK

STEALTH BLACK

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Force Gurkha 5 Door Vs Mahindra Scorpio 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.

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.
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