DATE PUBLISHED:MONDAY,09 OCTOBER 2023 00:40 AM IST
DATE MODIFIED:MONDAY,09 OCTOBER 2023 00:40 AM IST
"The Force Gurkha 2.6 Diesel 4x4 5 Door, a rugged off-road SUV scheduled for its debut on October 16, 2023, comes equipped with a 2.6-liter diesel engine delivering 90PS of power and 260Nm of torque. It is priced at an ex-showroom rate of 15.1 Lakhs. This SUV competes directly with the Mahindra Thar and Maruti Suzuki Jimny. Notable features include ABS, EBD, dual airbags, rear parking sensors, and a touchscreen infotainment system."
In this article, carzindagi.com conducts an in-depth comparison between the Force Gurkha and Maruti Jimny, two sturdy off-road SUVs that share both similarities and differences.
Force Gurkha 2.6 Diesel Vs. Maruti Jimny 1.5L Petrol Engine and Performance:
The Force Gurkha boasts a formidable 2.6-liter diesel engine that produces 90 bhp of power and 250 Nm of torque, while the Maruti Jimny houses a 1.5-liter petrol engine generating 103 bhp of power and 134 Nm of torque. Both SUVs feature manual transmissions and four-wheel drive systems.
Force Gurkha 2.6 Diesel Vs. Maruti Jimny 1.5L Petrol Dimensions and Capacity
The Force Gurkha is larger than the Maruti Jimny in terms of length, width, and height. It measures 4116 mm in length, 1812 mm in width, and 2075 mm in height. In contrast, the Jimny measures 3985 mm in length, 1645 mm in width, and 1720 mm in height. The Gurkha offers a 2400 mm wheelbase, while the Jimny has a 2590 mm wheelbase. The Gurkha also provides more boot space at 500 litres compared to the Jimny's 208 litres. Additionally, the Gurkha features a larger fuel tank capacity of 63 litres, surpassing the Jimny's 40 litres.
Force Gurkha 2.6 Diesel Vs. Maruti Jimny 1.5L Petrol Design
The Force Gurkha boasts a rugged and boxy design with round LED headlights, a snorkel, and steel wheels. In contrast, the Maruti Jimny presents a sleek and compact design with square LED headlights, a sunroof, and alloy wheels. Both SUVs have a three-door body style and offer seating for four. The Gurkha includes a tilt and telescopic steering column and a touchscreen infotainment system, while the Jimny features a tilt steering column and a digital instrument cluster.
Force Gurkha 2.6 Diesel Vs. Maruti Jimny 1.5L Petrol Safety
Both the Force Gurkha and the Maruti Jimny are equipped with two airbags for the driver and front passenger. They also come with ABS, EBD, rear parking sensors, and seat belt reminders. The Gurkha has disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear, while the Jimny features ventilated disc brakes at both ends.
Force Gurkha 2.6 Diesel Vs. Maruti Jimny 1.5L Petrol Price
The Force Gurkha starts at Rs. 15.10 lakhs (ex-showroom), whereas the Maruti Jimny's base price exceeds Rs. 12.74 lakhs.
Image Source: Respective OEM's (Force Motors & Maruti Suzuki Nexa)
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