Benchmarking

UNDER BODY COATING

Under coating is the sprayed application of a wax or a rubber-based composite onto the entire underside of the vehicle. This are usually done to prevent rusting of the body. This will create a rustproof layer between the underside if the vehicle and the water on the road. Under coating will include the floorboard, wheel well and frame. Even if the car underbody is not visible it is exposed to potential damages when you drive on road. Things like mud, water, derbies, etc., can stick on the frame and can causing the rusting of the vehicle under body and weaking the strength of the vehicle.

As of now there are four types of under body coating are available for vehicle

1. Rubberized underbody coating

Rubber underbody coating is a coating of rubber which will protect the body from scratch and water splash. Applying is also easy and most reliable for personal cars.

2. Wax based underbody coating

This coating will last for few months. Wax based underbody coating puts up the fight against moisture. It is also the most affordable potion.

3. Asphalt based automotive underbody coating

Best suited for heavy vehicles like trucks and lorries, provide better degree of protection compared to rubber based coating. This also contain a small amount sound insulation

4. Polyurethane underbody coating

This coating closes up splits and fracture on the underbody. It offers up good protection against corrosion and also bond with the metal.

VEHICLE COMPARISION

Specification	Tata Nexon XMA	Nissan Magnite XV Turbo	Renault Kiger RTX Turbo	Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXI
Price	₹9.19	₹9,67	₹9,15	9,47
Transmission	AMT-6 gears, manual, sport, override	AMT-CVT gears, sport mode	Manual-5	Manual-5
Engine	1199cc, 3 cylinders	999cc, 3 cylinders	999cc, 3 cylinders	1462cc, cylinders
Steering type	Power assisted Electric	Power assisted Electric	Power assisted Electric	Power assisted Electric
Weight in kg	1230	1093	1012	1110
Boot space in liters	350	336	405	328
Fuel tank	44	40	40	48
Milage	16,3	17,7	20,5	20,1
Safety rating	5	4	4	5

Result: -

According to above comparisons car that is recommended is Tata Nexon or Renault Kiger.

Reasons for Tata Nexon:

1. Tata Nexon is automatic and in city like Bangalore where traffic is too much it is better to have automatic car
2. Safety rating is highest which explain weight, could have better protection at side and a better under body coating
3. Better price and good average

Reason for Renault Kiger:

1. Milage is best
2. Better boot space for big family
3. Price is also affordable

Final Result: If a person is okay with manual transmission in city like Bangalore then preferable is Renault Kiger and if a person want better comfort of diving then preferable is Tata Nexon.