Force Motors Gurkha vs Hyundai Venue vs Kia Syros (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Force Motors Gurkha if you want the most power (138 bhp), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Hyundai Venue if you want the lowest starting price (₹8.00 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 24 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
- Pick the Kia Syros if you want the biggest boot (465 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →Kia Syros in short
Launched in early 2025, the Kia Syros slots between the Sonet and Seltos with boxy, EV3-inspired styling and a surprisingly premium cabin. It brings big-car features to the sub-4-metre class, including a panoramic sunroof, Level 2 ADAS and segment-first reclining-and-sliding rear seats with ventilation. A 5-star Bharat NCAP rating strengthens its case against the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza and its own sibling, the Sonet.
Full Syros prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Gurkha vs Venue vs Syros — which should I buy?
Pick the Force Motors Gurkha if you want the most power (138 bhp), the most seats (7). Pick the Hyundai Venue if you want the lowest starting price (₹8.00 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 24 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Pick the Kia Syros if you want the biggest boot (465 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Gurkha, Venue, Syros?
The Hyundai Venue starts lowest at ₹8.00 Lakh, against ₹8.42 Lakh for the Syros and ₹16.31 Lakh for the Gurkha (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Force Motors Gurkha: not yet NCAP-tested; Hyundai Venue: 5 stars; Kia Syros: 5 stars.