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Force Gurkha vs Mahindra Scorpio N

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Force Gurkha
Mahindra Scorpio N

Force Motors

Gurkha

From ₹16.31 Lakh

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Mahindra

Scorpio N

From ₹13.69 Lakh

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Force GurkhaGurkha 3-Door · ₹16.31 Lakh
Mahindra Scorpio NZ2 Diesel MT · ₹14.19 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Gurkha: ₹16.31 Lakh Scorpio N: ₹14.19 Lakh (ahead) Scorpio N ₹2.12 lakh cheaper
Safety Gurkha: Not rated yet Scorpio N: 5 stars (ahead) Global NCAP
Mileage Gurkha: 12.4 kmpl Scorpio N: 15.42 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power Gurkha: 140 PS Scorpio N: 172.45 bhp (ahead) Torque 320 vs 400 Nm
Boot Gurkha: 250 litres Scorpio N: 460 litres (ahead) Length 4,390 vs 4,662 mm
Versions Gurkha: 2 Scorpio N: 31 (ahead) Only Scorpio N: petrol, manual

Pick the Scorpio N for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹16.31 Lakh
₹14.19 Lakh
On-road in
₹18.86 Lakh
₹16.48 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹31,689 a month
₹27,682 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Diesel, manual
Power
140 PS
172.45 bhp
Torque
320 Nm
400 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
12.4 kmpl
15.42 kmpl

Vehicle Details

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

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Diesel
Not listed
Displacement
2,596 cc (2.6L)
Not listed
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

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

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

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Not listed
Airbags
Dual Front Airbags
Not listed
ESP/TC
Yes (ABS with EBD, Electronic TPMS with spare tyre sensor, Rear Parking Sensors)
Not listed
ADAS
None
Not listed
Camera
Rear Parking Camera with Static Guidelines & Sensors
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (2nd row outer seats)
Not listed

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
9.0-inch High-Definition Touchscreen Infotainment System
Not listed
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
Not listed
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

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

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
3 Years / 1,50,000 km (Includes 4 free services + 3-Year RSA)
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Service at 10,000 km / 150 days)
Not listed

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Not listed
mHawk (CRDi)
Displacement
Not listed
2,198 cc
No. of Cylinders
Not listed
4
Transmission Type
Not listed
Automatic
Gearbox
Not listed
6-Speed
Drive Type
Not listed
4WD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type
Not listed
Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
57 Litres
Emission Norm Compliance
Not listed
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed
Not listed
165 kmph

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Not listed
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Not listed
Multi-Link, Solid Axle
Steering Type
Not listed
Electric
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Ventilated Disc

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
Not listed
4,662 mm
Width
Not listed
1,917 mm
Height
Not listed
1,857 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,750 mm
Boot Space
Not listed
460 Litres
Seating Capacity
Not listed
6 / 7

Comfort & Convenience

Parking Sensors
Not listed
Front & Rear

Interior

Digital Cluster
Not listed
Full, 7-inch
Upholstery
Not listed
Leatherette

Exterior

Sunroof
Not listed
Single-Pane
Alloy Wheels
Not listed
18-inch

Safety

No. of Airbags
Not listed
6
NCAP Rating
Not listed
Global NCAP (2022): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.25/34) and 3 stars for children (28.93/49).

Entertainment & Communication

Touchscreen Size
Not listed
8-inch
No. of Speakers
Not listed
12

Choice

Versions
2 versions
31 versions
Price range
₹16.31 Lakh – ₹17.63 Lakh
₹13.69 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
5 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 Z4 Diesel MT₹16.12 Lakh Scorpio N ₹19,000 less

Only the Scorpio N sells a petrol, manual version: 6 versions, from ₹13.69 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Gurkha Gurkha 3-Door against Scorpio N Z2 Diesel MT

CityGurkhaScorpio NGap
Mumbai₹19.11 Lakh₹16.69 LakhScorpio N ₹2.42 lakh less
Pune₹19.11 Lakh₹16.69 LakhScorpio N ₹2.42 lakh less
New Delhi₹18.86 Lakh₹16.48 LakhScorpio N ₹2.39 lakh less
Bengaluru₹19.66 Lakh₹17.18 LakhScorpio N ₹2.48 lakh less
Chennai₹19.83 Lakh₹17.33 LakhScorpio N ₹2.50 lakh less
Hyderabad₹19.86 Lakh₹17.36 LakhScorpio N ₹2.50 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 Scorpio N?

The Scorpio N, by ₹2.12 lakh on the versions compared here: Gurkha Gurkha 3-Door at ₹16.31 Lakh against Scorpio N Z2 Diesel MT at ₹14.19 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹18.86 Lakh against ₹16.48 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Scorpio N claims 15.42 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 Scorpio N: 5 stars, Global NCAP 2022. The Gurkha has 2 airbags and the Scorpio N 6 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Gurkha Gurkha 3-Door makes 140 PS and 320 Nm and the Scorpio N Z2 Diesel MT makes 172.45 bhp and 400 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Scorpio N is 272 mm longer. Boot space is 250 litres in the Gurkha and 460 litres in the Scorpio N.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹31,689 a month for the Gurkha and ₹27,682 for the Scorpio N, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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