Force Gurkha vs Jeep Compass

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Force Gurkha
Jeep Compass

Force Motors

Gurkha

From ₹16.31 Lakh

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Jeep

Compass

From ₹17.99 Lakh

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Force GurkhaGurkha 3-Door · ₹16.31 Lakh
Jeep CompassSport MT · ₹17.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Gurkha: ₹16.31 Lakh (ahead) Compass: ₹17.99 Lakh Gurkha ₹1.68 lakh cheaper
Airbags Gurkha: 2 airbags Compass: 6 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage Gurkha: 12.4 kmpl Compass: 14.9–17.1 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim
Power Gurkha: 140 PS Compass: 170 bhp (ahead) Torque 320 vs 350 Nm
Boot Gurkha: 250 litres Compass: 438 litres (ahead) Length 4,390 vs 4,405 mm
Versions Gurkha: 2 Compass: 8 (ahead) Only Compass: diesel, automatic

Pick the Gurkha for the lower price.

Pick the Compass for more airbags, better claimed mileage, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹16.31 Lakh
₹17.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹18.86 Lakh
₹20.75 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹31,689 a month
₹34,864 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Diesel, manual
Power
140 PS
170 bhp
Torque
320 Nm
350 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
12.4 kmpl
14.9–17.1 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
3-Door 4-Seater or 5-Door 7-Seater 4x4 Off-Road SUV
SUV
Seating Capacity
7 Seats (2+3+2 Seating)
5
Fuel Type
Not listed
Diesel

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Diesel
Not listed
Displacement
2,596 cc (2.6L)
1956 cc
Engine Config
2.6L FM 2.6 CR CD 4-Cylinder Common Rail Turbocharged Diesel
Not listed
Drivetrain
4x4 with Shift-on-the-Fly Transfer Case (4H/4L) + Manual Mechanical Front & Rear Locking Differentials
Not listed
0-100
14.2 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
140 km/h
Not listed
Engine
Not listed
2.0L Multijet II Turbo-Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
Not listed
60

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
5-Speed Manual (G-28/5 Synchromesh)
Not listed
Gears
5 + 4x4 Low
Not listed
Paddles
No
Not listed
Hybrid
None
Not listed
Transmission Options
Not listed
6-Speed Manual, 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Not listed
FWD (Manual), FWD or 4x4 (Automatic on higher variants)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Disc (Front)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Drum (Rear)
Not listed
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Rigid Live Axle with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Not listed
Wheel Type
18-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
255/65 R18 All-Terrain Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Tailgate Mounted Full Size Alloy Spare Wheel
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,390 mm
Not listed
Width
1,865 mm
Not listed
Height
2,080 mm (with factory snorkel)
Not listed
Wheelbase
2,825 mm (+425 mm wheelbase)
Not listed
Ground Clearance
233 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
2,425 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
250-500 Litres (expandable with 3rd row folded)
Not listed
Fuel Tank
63.5 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.3 m
Not listed
Length (mm)
Not listed
4405
Width (mm)
Not listed
1818
Height (mm)
Not listed
1640
Wheelbase (mm)
Not listed
2636
Ground Clearance (mm)
Not listed
178
Boot Space (Litres)
Not listed
438

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Not tested in this form. The European-market Compass scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2017). That rating has since expired.
Airbags
Dual Front Airbags
6 (Driver, Passenger, Side, and Rear Side)
ESP/TC
Yes (ABS with EBD, Electronic TPMS with spare tyre sensor, Rear Parking Sensors)
Not listed
ADAS
None
Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Camera
Rear Parking Camera with Static Guidelines & Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (2nd row outer seats)
Not listed
Drivetrain Safety
Not listed
4x4 available on automatic top variants for genuine off-road traction

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
9.0-inch High-Definition Touchscreen Infotainment System
10.1-inch
Digital Cluster
7.0-inch Digital Instrument Cluster with Speed, RPM & TPMS Readout
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless & Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Bluetooth Handsfree & USB Connectivity
Not listed
Audio System
4-Speaker Audio System
Not listed
Sunroof
None
Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
Seat Features
7-Seater Layout with Bench 2nd Row and 3rd Row Captain Seats with Armrests
Not listed
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning with Roof-Mounted 2nd & 3rd Row AC Vents
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast USB Charging Ports across all 3 rows)
Not listed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not listed
10.2-inch
Sound System
Not listed
9-speaker Alpine premium audio system with amplifier and subwoofer
Connectivity
Not listed
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full LED Round Headlights with Integrated LED DRL Rings
Not listed
Tail Lights
Vertical LED Tail Lamps
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Front Bumper Fog Lamps with Cornering Function & Factory Snorkel (700 mm water wading)
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
LED Headlamps

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / 1,50,000 km (Includes 4 free services + 3-Year RSA)
Standard Jeep India factory warranty, extendable via paid Jeep Extended Warranty program
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Service at 10,000 km / 150 days)
Not listed
Colour Options
Not listed
Exotica Red, Galaxy Blue, Techno Metallic Green, Brilliant Black, Pearl White, Silvery Moon, Grigio Magnesio Grey

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Not listed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Multi-Link
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Steering Type
Not listed
Electric, Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Tyre Size
Not listed
255/55 R18 (top variants)
Wheel Type
Not listed
Alloy Wheels

Choice

Versions
2 versions
8 versions
Price range
₹16.31 Lakh – ₹17.63 Lakh
₹17.99 Lakh – ₹30.95 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
6 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Diesel, manual

Gurkha 3-Door₹16.31 Lakh Sport MT₹17.99 Lakh Compass ₹1.68 lakh more

Only the Compass sells a diesel, automatic version: 4 versions, from ₹25.7 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

Gurkha Gurkha 3-Door against Compass Sport MT

CityGurkhaCompassGap
Mumbai₹19.11 Lakh₹21.02 LakhGurkha ₹1.92 lakh less
Pune₹19.11 Lakh₹21.02 LakhGurkha ₹1.92 lakh less
New Delhi₹18.86 Lakh₹20.75 LakhGurkha ₹1.89 lakh less
Bengaluru₹19.66 Lakh₹21.62 LakhGurkha ₹1.97 lakh less
Chennai₹19.83 Lakh₹21.82 LakhGurkha ₹1.98 lakh less
Hyderabad₹19.86 Lakh₹21.84 LakhGurkha ₹1.98 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Gurkha or the Compass?

The Gurkha, by ₹1.68 lakh on the versions compared here: Gurkha Gurkha 3-Door at ₹16.31 Lakh against Compass Sport MT at ₹17.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹18.86 Lakh against ₹20.75 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Compass claims 14.9–17.1 kmpl against 12.4 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Gurkha: not crash-tested yet. The Compass: not tested in this form; the European-market Compass scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2017, since expired). The Gurkha has 2 airbags and the Compass 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Gurkha Gurkha 3-Door makes 140 PS and 320 Nm and the Compass Sport MT makes 170 bhp and 350 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Compass is 15 mm longer. Boot space is 250 litres in the Gurkha and 438 litres in the Compass.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹31,689 a month for the Gurkha and ₹34,864 for the Compass, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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