Force Motors Gurkha vs Mahindra XUV 3XO (2026)
Force Motors Gurkha (₹16.31 Lakh – ₹17.63 Lakh) and Mahindra XUV 3XO (₹7.79 Lakh – ₹15.04 Lakh) go head-to-head in the compact suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more affordable — it starts ₹8.52 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha.
- The Force Motors Gurkha is the more powerful car, with 138 bhp against 129 bhp.
- Only the Mahindra XUV 3XO 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 →Mahindra XUV 3XO in short
The XUV 3XO is Mahindra's comprehensively reworked sub-4m SUV, replacing the XUV300 with sharper styling, a segment-first panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS on top trims. Its 129 bhp TGDi turbo-petrol is among the punchiest in the class, and it holds a full 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. It battles the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet.
Full XUV 3XO prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Gurkha or XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more affordable — it starts ₹8.52 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Gurkha vs XUV 3XO — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Force Motors Gurkha — not yet tested; Mahindra XUV 3XO — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Gurkha or the XUV 3XO?
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is more affordable — it starts ₹8.52 Lakh lower than the Force Motors Gurkha. The Force Motors Gurkha is the more powerful car, with 138 bhp against 129 bhp. Only the Mahindra XUV 3XO 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.