Force Motors Gurkha vs Kia Sonet (2026)
Force Motors Gurkha (₹16.31 Lakh – ₹17.63 Lakh) and Kia Sonet (₹7.45 Lakh – ₹14.36 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Kia Sonet is more affordable — it starts ₹8.86 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha.
- The Force Motors Gurkha is the more powerful car, with 138 bhp against 118 bhp.
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 →Kia Sonet in short
The Kia Sonet is one of the most feature-loaded sub-4-metre SUVs on sale, and its 2024 facelift sharpened the styling while making six airbags standard across the range. It remains the only car in its class to offer a diesel-automatic combination, giving it a unique selling point against the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV 3XO. The wide engine-gearbox matrix and segment-first features like ventilated seats and a 360-degree camera keep it a strong all-rounder.
Full Sonet prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Gurkha or Sonet?
The Kia Sonet is more affordable — it starts ₹8.86 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Gurkha vs Sonet — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Force Motors Gurkha — not yet tested; Kia Sonet — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Gurkha or the Sonet?
The Kia Sonet is more affordable — it starts ₹8.86 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha. The Force Motors Gurkha is the more powerful car, with 138 bhp against 118 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.