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Force Gurkha vs Mahindra XUV 7XO

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

Force Gurkha
Mahindra XUV 7XO

Force Motors

Gurkha

From ₹16.31 Lakh

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Mahindra

XUV 7XO

From ₹13.99 Lakh

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Force GurkhaGurkha 3-Door · ₹16.31 Lakh
Mahindra XUV 7XOAX Diesel MT · ₹15.29 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Gurkha: ₹16.31 Lakh XUV 7XO: ₹15.29 Lakh (ahead) XUV 7XO ₹1.02 lakh cheaper
Safety Gurkha: Not rated yet XUV 7XO: 5 stars (ahead) Bharat NCAP
Mileage Gurkha: 12.4 kmpl XUV 7XO: 13 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim
Power Gurkha: 140 PS XUV 7XO: 185 PS (ahead) Torque 320 vs 420 Nm
Boot Gurkha: 250 litres (ahead) XUV 7XO: 240 litres Length 4,390 vs 4,695 mm
Versions Gurkha: 2 XUV 7XO: 27 (ahead) Only XUV 7XO: petrol, manual

Pick the Gurkha for the bigger boot.

Pick the XUV 7XO for the lower price, the 5-star safety rating, better claimed mileage, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹16.31 Lakh
₹15.29 Lakh
On-road in
₹19.28 Lakh
₹18.09 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹32,393 a month
₹30,399 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Diesel, manual
Diesel, manual
Power
140 PS
185 PS
Torque
320 Nm
420 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
12.4 kmpl
13 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
3-Door 4-Seater or 5-Door 7-Seater 4x4 Off-Road SUV
5-Door Monocoque SUV
Seating Capacity
7 Seats (2+3+2 Seating)
6 or 7 Seats depending on variant

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel / Petrol
Displacement
2,596 cc (2.6L)
1,997 cc (2.0L Turbo Petrol) / 2,184 cc (2.2L Turbo Diesel)
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
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) standard; All-Wheel Drive (AWD) available on top-spec Diesel Automatic variants only
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
None
Transmission Type
Not listed
6-Speed Manual (standard) / 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (higher trims)
Gearbox
Not listed
6-Speed

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
Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Rigid Live Axle with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Independent Multi-Link with Coil Springs
Wheel Type
18-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
19-inch Alloy Wheels (top trims)
Tyre Size
255/65 R18 All-Terrain Tubeless Radial
235/55 R19
Spare Wheel
Tailgate Mounted Full Size Alloy Spare Wheel
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Steering Type
Not listed
Electric Power Assist, Tilt and Telescopic Adjustment

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,390 mm
4,695 mm
Width
1,865 mm
1,890 mm
Height
2,080 mm (with factory snorkel)
1,755 mm
Wheelbase
2,825 mm (+425 mm wheelbase)
2,750 mm
Ground Clearance
233 mm
200 mm
Kerb Weight
2,425 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
250-500 Litres (expandable with 3rd row folded)
240 Litres (rear seats up), 460 Litres (rear seats folded); not officially confirmed by Mahindra, figures widely reported to match the outgoing XUV700
Fuel Tank
63.5 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.3 m
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
60 Litres

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.76/32) and 5 stars for children (44.97/49).
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
Level 2 ADAS on higher trims: Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking
Camera
Rear Parking Camera with Static Guidelines & Sensors
540-degree Camera
TPMS
Yes (TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (2nd row outer seats)
Not listed
No. of Airbags
Not listed
7 (top trims)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not listed
Yes
Traction Control
Not listed
Yes
Electronic Parking Brake
Not listed
Yes, with Auto-Hold
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not listed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Not listed
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not listed
Yes (Diesel variants)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
9.0-inch High-Definition Touchscreen Infotainment System
Coast-to-Coast Triple HD Screen Setup with Dolby Vision
Digital Cluster
7.0-inch Digital Instrument Cluster with Speed, RPM & TPMS Readout
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless & Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay; Bluetooth audio streaming
Connected Tech
Bluetooth Handsfree & USB Connectivity
Adrenox Connected Suite: Find My Car, in-car payments, breakdown assistance, remote sunroof control, live location sharing
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
Driver seat memory and electric adjustment, powered rear seat recline, ventilated front seats (higher trims)
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
Sound System
Not listed
Harman Kardon Audio System with Dolby Atmos (AX7T and above)
Rear Entertainment
Not listed
Rear entertainment screens with rear-seat controls (select trims)
USB Ports
Not listed
Second-row USB Type-C ports
Wireless Charging
Not listed
Yes (higher trims)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Full LED Round Headlights with Integrated LED DRL Rings
Full LED with Follow-Me-Home Function
Tail Lights
Vertical LED Tail Lamps
Full LED
Fog/DRLs
Front Bumper Fog Lamps with Cornering Function & Factory Snorkel (700 mm water wading)
Not listed
Sunroof
Not listed
Panoramic Sunroof (select trims), app-based remote control
Mirrors
Not listed
Power-Folding Exterior Mirrors with Electric Adjustment

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
Colour Options
Not listed
Everest White, Nebula Blue, Midnight Black, Desert Myst, Galaxy Grey, Ruby Velvet, Stealth Black (7 monotone) plus 4 dual-tone options with black roof

Choice

Versions
2 versions
27 versions
Price range
₹16.31 Lakh – ₹17.63 Lakh
₹13.99 Lakh – ₹25.79 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
11 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 AX3 Diesel MT₹16.79 Lakh XUV 7XO ₹48,000 more

Only the XUV 7XO sells a petrol, manual version: 4 versions, from ₹13.99 Lakh.

On-road price by city

Gurkha Gurkha 3-Door against XUV 7XO AX Diesel MT

CityGurkhaXUV 7XOGap
Mumbai₹19.52 Lakh₹18.32 LakhXUV 7XO ₹1.20 lakh less
Pune₹19.52 Lakh₹18.32 LakhXUV 7XO ₹1.20 lakh less
New Delhi₹19.28 Lakh₹18.09 LakhXUV 7XO ₹1.19 lakh less
Bengaluru₹20.03 Lakh₹18.79 LakhXUV 7XO ₹1.23 lakh less
Chennai₹20.2 Lakh₹18.96 LakhXUV 7XO ₹1.24 lakh less
Hyderabad₹20.23 Lakh₹18.99 LakhXUV 7XO ₹1.24 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹18.22 Lakh₹17.1 LakhXUV 7XO ₹1.12 lakh less
Kolkata₹18.87 Lakh₹17.71 LakhXUV 7XO ₹1.16 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 XUV 7XO?

The XUV 7XO, by ₹1.02 lakh on the versions compared here: Gurkha Gurkha 3-Door at ₹16.31 Lakh against XUV 7XO AX Diesel MT at ₹15.29 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹19.28 Lakh against ₹18.09 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The XUV 7XO claims 13 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 XUV 7XO: 5 stars, Bharat NCAP 2026. The Gurkha has 2 airbags and the XUV 7XO up to 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Gurkha Gurkha 3-Door makes 140 PS and 320 Nm and the XUV 7XO AX Diesel MT makes 185 PS and 420 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The XUV 7XO is 305 mm longer. Boot space is 250 litres in the Gurkha and 240 litres in the XUV 7XO.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹32,393 a month for the Gurkha and ₹30,399 for the XUV 7XO, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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