Force Gurkha 5 Door vs Volkswagen Virtus

Should you buy Force Gurkha 5 Door or Volkswagen Virtus? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Force Gurkha 5 Door price starts at Rs 17.63 Lakh ex-showroom for Diesel (Diesel) and Volkswagen Virtus price starts Rs 10.50 Lakh ex-showroom for Comfortline (Petrol). Gurkha 5 Door has 2596 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while Virtus has 1498 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Gurkha 5 Door has a mileage of 9.5 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the Virtus has a mileage of 20.8 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Gurkha 5 Door Vs Virtus

Key Highlights	Force Gurkha 5 Door	Volkswagen Virtus
On Road Price	Rs.21,20,162^*	Rs.22,19,301^*
Mileage (city)	9.5 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2596	1498
Transmission	Manual	Automatic

Force Gurkha 5 Door
Diesel
17.63 Lakh^*
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19.20 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	Diesel	Anniversary Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.21,20,162^*	Rs.22,19,301^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.40,355/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.42,240/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.97,193	Rs.83,412
User Rating	4.3 Based on 31 Reviews	4.5 Based on 474 Reviews
Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)	-	Rs.5,780
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Basic Information

Variant

Diesel

Anniversary Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.21,20,162^*

Rs.22,19,301^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.40,355/month

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Rs.42,240/month

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Insurance

Rs.97,193

Rs.83,412

User Rating

4.3

Based on 31 Reviews

4.5

Based on 474 Reviews

Service Cost (Avg. of 5 years)

Rs.5,780

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	FM 2.6 CR CD	1.5L TSI EVO with ACT
Displacement (cc)	2596	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	138.08bhp@3200rpm	147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1400-2600rpm	250Nm@1600-3500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Gearbox	5 Speed	7-Speed DSG
Drive Type	4WD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

FM 2.6 CR CD

1.5L TSI EVO with ACT

Displacement (cc)

2596

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

138.08bhp@3200rpm

147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

320Nm@1400-2600rpm

250Nm@1600-3500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Manual

Automatic

Gearbox

5 Speed

7-Speed DSG

Drive Type

4WD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	9.5	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	12	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	19.62
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	63.5	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	6.3	5.05
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4390	4561
Width (mm)	1865	1752
Height (mm)	2095	1507
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	145
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	233	179
Wheel Base (mm)	2825	2651
Front Tread (mm)	-	1511
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1496
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1269
Grossweight (kg)	3125	1685
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	521

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Additional Features	Best in class Legroom, Headroom and shoulder room more	- more
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Additional Features	Stylish and advanced digital instrument cluster more	- more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	No	8
Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette

Interior

Exterior
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Wheel
Headlight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	RedWhiteBlackGreenGurkha 5 Door Colours	Lava BlueCarbon Steel Grey MatteRising Blue MetallicCarbon Steel GreyDeep Black PearlReflex SilverCandy WhiteWild Cherry Red+3 MoreVirtus Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	-	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	Iconic Design - The Gurkha has a timeless appeal & Coanding road presence,First in segment Air intake snorket for fresh air supply and water wading,Full LED Headlamp - High intensity Force LED pro Edge Headlamps and DRLs more	- more
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Single Pane
Boot Opening	Manual	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	255/65 R18	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Radial & Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	-	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	-	5
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	-	5

Safety

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	Apps Store

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	9	10.09
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	8
Additional Features	- more	Wireless Connect with Android Auto more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer	-	1
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Force Gurkha 5 Door
- Capable and dependable off-road SUV
- Comfortable over bad roads
- Impressive road presence
Volkswagen Virtus
- Sophisticated look: Classy, understated styling. Sporty GT variant on offer too
- Feature-loaded: 8-inch digital driver’s display, 10.1-inch touchscreen, ventilated seats, electric sunroof are among the highlights
- Great boot space: 521 litre boot is segment leading. 60:40 split rear seats bumps up practicality
- Strong engine options: 1- and 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines promise excitement

Force Gurkha 5 Door
- Poor cabin quality and ergonomics
- 2nd row seats are not comfortable
- Highway overtakes will take time
Volkswagen Virtus
- Less rear seat space: Lack of width and strong seat contouring means the Virtus is best used as a four seater
- Limited powertrains: No diesel of hybrid engine options. City offers a strong hybrid powertrain.

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