Compare Force Motors Gurkha vs Mahindra Thar vs Audi A8 L [2018-2022]

Gurkha vs Thar vs A8 L [2018-2022] Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
  Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Forward Collision Warning
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue	Analogue - Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	1 Trip	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  Display for Rear Passengers
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	-	-	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Drum	Drum	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Differential Lock	Both Axles	Centre	Electronic
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Vinyl	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, shoulder support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, shoulder support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat
  Third Row Seats Type

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front Only	Front Only	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Black	Black	Chrome
  Interior Door Handles	Unpainted	Black	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Externally Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Internal	Internal	Electric Opening and Closing

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	Halogen	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	Halogen on front	-	LED
  Tail Light	Halogen	LED	LED

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Single Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Dark Grey	Black	Black, Merino Gray / Meteorite Gray, Merlot Red / Black, Metropolis Gray / Granite Gray, Mother-of-Pearl / Sapwood Brown, Nutmeg Brown / Black, Nutmeg Brown / Tourmaline Blue, Saiga Beige / Black, Sard Brown / Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front	Centre	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	2
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	300000	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

Gurkha vs Thar vs A8 L [2018-2022] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Petrol
  Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	-	-	250
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	-	14.3	5.7
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Manual Shift - Lever	No	Torque-On-Demand
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	-	12
  Driving Range (km)	-	-	864
  Engine	2596 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	F M 2.6 CR CD BS VI	D117 CRDe	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	90 bhp @ 3200 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	335 bhp @ 5000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	250 Nm @ 1400 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	500 Nm @ 1370 rpm
  Battery	-	-	48 Volt
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
  Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	RWD	AWD
  Others	-	-	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	5.6	-	6.45
  Suspension - Front	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	Five-link front axle; tubular anti-roll bar air spring suspension
  Suspension - Rear	Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Five-link rear axle tubular anti-roll bar; air spring suspension
  Wheels Type	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	245 / 70 R16	245 / 75 R16	255 / 45 R19
  Tyres Size - Rear	245 / 70 R16	245 / 75 R16	255 / 45 R19
  Spare Wheel	Steel	Steel	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	500	-	505
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	63	45	72
  Passenger Capacity	4	4	4
  Length (mm)	4116	3985	5302
  Width (mm)	1812	1820	1945
  Height (mm)	2075	1850	1485
  Wheelbase (mm)	2400	2450	3128
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	226	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	-	2030
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	3	3	4

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Overall Rating	5/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	4.1/5 35 Ratings 28 Reviews	4.1/5 16 Ratings 3 Reviews
Rating Parameters	5 Exterior	4.3 Exterior	4 Exterior
	4 Interior	4.1 Interior	4.5 Interior
	5 Ride Quality	4.2 Ride Quality	5 Ride Quality