Volkswagen Taigun vs Force Motors Gurkha vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny

CarWale brings you comparison of Volkswagen Taigun, Force Motors Gurkha and Maruti Suzuki Jimny. The Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh, Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Jimny price is Rs. 12.74 Lakh. The Volkswagen Taigun is available in 999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Force Motors Gurkha is available in 2596 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel and Maruti Suzuki Jimny is available in 1462 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Taigun provides the mileage of 19.87 kmpl and Jimny provides the mileage of 16.94 kmpl.

Taigun vs Gurkha vs Jimny Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Taigun	Gurkha	Jimny
Price	Rs. 11.70 Lakh	Rs. 16.75 Lakh	Rs. 12.74 Lakh
Engine Capacity	999 cc	2596 cc	1462 cc
Power	114 bhp	138 bhp	103 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol

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Volkswagen Taigun

Comfortline 1.0 TSI MT

Rs. 11.70 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Force Motors Gurkha

3 Door (4-Seater)

Rs. 16.75 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Zeta MT

Rs. 12.74 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	11.3
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)			13.21
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)			15.29
Engine	999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2596 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	1.0L TSI	F M 2.6 CR CD	K15B	VTi-TECH 1.5
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	114 bhp @ 5000-5500 rpm	138 bhp @ 3200 rpm	103 bhp @ 6000 rpm	108 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	178 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm	320 Nm @ 1400 rpm	134.2 Nm @ 4000 rpm	144 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	19.87View Mileage Details		16.94View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	994		678
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD / AWD	4WD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 6 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop		Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	4221	3965	3985	4323
Width (mm)	1760	1865	1645	1809
Height (mm)	1612	2080	1720	1650
Wheelbase (mm)	2651	2400	2590	2585
Ground Clearance (mm)	188	233	210
Kerb Weight (kg)	1208		1200	1303

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 3 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 4 4 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2 2 2
Bootspace (litres)
385 500 208 488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 63.5 40 48

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	McPherson Suspension and Stabiliser Bar	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Spring	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Twist Beam Axle	Multi-link with Pan Hard Rod & Coil Spring	3-Link Rigid Axle Type With Coil Spring	Torsion Beam
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.05	5.5	5.7	5.6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel	Steel	Steel
Front Tyres	205 / 60 R16	255 / 65 R18	195 / 80 R15	215 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 60 R16	255 / 65 R18	195 / 80 R15	215 / 55 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Manual Shift - Electronic	Manual Shift - Lever
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock	Electronic	Both Axles

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Front AC	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest			Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Co-Driver Only			Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
Parking Assist			Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear	Rear	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt	Tilt
12V Power Outlets

Telematics
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)	8 way manually adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Dark Grey	Black	Iconic Ivory / Black
Rear Armrest				With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat			Partial	Full
Split Rear Seat			40:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear		Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front Only Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down		Driver	Driver	Driver
One Touch Up			Driver	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Black	Chrome
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Unpainted	Silver	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear		Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal	Internal	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit
Cladding - Black/Grey Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips
Silver

Lighting

Headlights	Halogen	LED	Halogen	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Passive		Passive
Taillights	LED	Halogen	Halogen	LED
Daytime Running Lights		LED		LED
Fog Lights		Halogen on front		Halogen,Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Analogue - Digital	Digital	Analogue	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	1 Trip	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital		Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic
Tachometer	Analogue		Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	7	9	7	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6	4	4	4
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
4 3 2 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000 300000 40000 Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

Rising Blue Metallic	Black	Bluish Black	Starry Black
Carbon Steel Grey	Green	Nexa Blue	Aurora Silver
Wild Cherry Red	Red	Granite Gray	Candy White
Reflex Silver	White	Pearl Artic White
Curcuma Yellow		Sizzling Red
Candy White		Sizzling Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

21 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

2.4/5

87 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	3.6Exterior
	4.5Comfort	3.3Comfort
	4.6Performance	3.5Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	3.3Fuel Economy
	4.4Value for Money	2.9Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Drive it like Passion and Feel it like your Home

1.The Car is simply combination of engineering marvel, cosmetic etc. 2.The Global 5 star rating feels safe on road and its presence on road quite superb. 3.Smooth driving and no outside noise. 4.Servicing bit costly but it deserve that to maintain such Good car. 5. Frankly no cons except your budget.

Just drive and you will know...

Outstanding... I'm speechless. This car offers you a great feel that you are in a smart off-roader with 5 doors, providing the best experience for both the driver and rear passengers. There's so many accessories for aftermarket modifications and it's a well-designed car that you can use for daily rides or short and long trips. I think this car is not overpriced, you have to know this car is 4×4.

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Taigun vs Gurkha vs Jimny Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volkswagen Taigun, Force Motors Gurkha and Maruti Suzuki Jimny?

Volkswagen Taigun price is Rs. 11.70 Lakh, Force Motors Gurkha price is Rs. 16.75 Lakh and Maruti Suzuki Jimny price is Rs. 12.74 Lakh. Hence Volkswagen Taigun is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Volkswagen Taigun vs Force Motors Gurkha vs Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Doors (Doors)	5	3	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	385	500	208	488
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	63.5	40	48

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front Only		Front Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey	Cladding - Black/Grey
Rub-strips		Silver

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	4	3	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	100000	300000	40000	Unlimited