Citroen BasaltX vs Force Motors Gurkha (2026)
Citroen BasaltX (₹8.55 Lakh – ₹14.11 Lakh) and Force Motors Gurkha (₹16.31 Lakh – ₹17.63 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Citroen BasaltX is more affordable — it starts ₹7.76 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha.
- The Force Motors Gurkha is the more powerful car, with 138 bhp against 108 bhp.
- Only the Citroen BasaltX has a published NCAP crash-test rating (4 stars).
Specification Comparison
Shortlisting a third car? See the full three-way comparison →
Citroen BasaltX in short
The BasaltX is India's most affordable coupe-SUV — the sloping-roof Basalt launched in August 2024, refreshed as the X in September 2025 with six airbags standard, a new dashboard and more equipment. Power comes from an 82 PS 1.2 NA petrol or a 110 PS 1.2 turbo-petrol (190 Nm with the 6-speed manual, 205 Nm with the 6-speed torque-converter automatic), and its 470-litre boot is the biggest in the compact-SUV class. A 4-star Bharat NCAP rating and famously supple ride quality back its fight against the Tata Curvv, the only other coupe-SUV at this price.
Full BasaltX prices & variants →Force Motors Gurkha in short
The Gurkha is Force Motors' hardcore ladder-frame off-roader, reborn in 2024 in 3-door 5-seat and 5-door 7-seat forms. Its trump card is unmatched at any price near it: front AND rear mechanical differential locks as standard — the Mahindra Thar and Thar Roxx offer at most a rear locker — plus a 700 mm water-wading depth and 233 mm of ground clearance. The FM 2.6 diesel makes 140 PS and 320 Nm through a 5-speed manual with low-range 4x4 on every unit; there is no petrol, no automatic and, unusually, no published ARAI mileage figure.
Full Gurkha prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: BasaltX or Gurkha?
The Citroen BasaltX is more affordable — it starts ₹7.76 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
BasaltX vs Gurkha — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Citroen BasaltX — 4 stars; Force Motors Gurkha — not yet tested.
Should I buy the BasaltX or the Gurkha?
The Citroen BasaltX is more affordable — it starts ₹7.76 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha. The Force Motors Gurkha is the more powerful car, with 138 bhp against 108 bhp. Only the Citroen BasaltX has a published NCAP crash-test rating (4 stars). Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.