Force Motors Gurkha vs Hyundai Venue (2026)
Force Motors Gurkha (₹16.31 Lakh – ₹17.63 Lakh) and Hyundai Venue (₹8.00 Lakh – ₹15.83 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Hyundai Venue is more affordable — it starts ₹8.31 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha.
- The Force Motors Gurkha is the more powerful car, with 138 bhp against 118 bhp.
- Only the Hyundai Venue has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
Specification Comparison
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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 →Hyundai Venue in short
The second-generation Venue, launched in late 2025, is Hyundai's volume compact SUV against the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet. It grew in size and moved decisively upmarket with dual curved displays, Level 2 ADAS and a diesel automatic option. A 5-star Bharat NCAP result finally silences criticism of the old car's safety.
Full Venue prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Gurkha or Venue?
The Hyundai Venue is more affordable — it starts ₹8.31 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Gurkha vs Venue — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Force Motors Gurkha — not yet tested; Hyundai Venue — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Gurkha or the Venue?
The Hyundai Venue is more affordable — it starts ₹8.31 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha. The Force Motors Gurkha is the more powerful car, with 138 bhp against 118 bhp. Only the Hyundai Venue has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars). Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.