Benchmarking
AIM
- To explain the concept of Bench-Marking
- To Suggest a suitable vehicle for Mr D.S Pughazhyendhii
BENCHMARKING
Benchmarking is the continuous process of measuring one’s output and/or work processes against the toughest competitors or those recognized best in the industry. Benchmarking involves a structured comparison between similar products, services or processes on some dimensions of performance. For example it can be used to compare the availability and delivery of features in a product and in this form often provides the basis of consumer tests and reviews. These look at products and services and provide recommendations based on which is best or some form of ranking amongst competitors.
Performance Benchmarking: Performance benchmarking is the hardest process to improve as it involves learning about competitor performance metrics and procedures, and also making changes to processes within your business on the lower levels. Introducing new processes is a challenging action in any business as it requires buy-in from many different levels in the company. Performance benchmarking can uncover findings that might not be possible to implement in the business without creating a long-term change plan. These can be also the most effective and successful changes for a company. . It is particularly useful when comparing not only performance but also practice.
Process Benchmarking: This type of benchmarking helps you to better understand how your processes compare to others in your industry. By looking at other companies in the industry you can improve your processes to make them more efficient and cost-effective. Process benchmarking of this kind can operate at several levels:
- Between similar processes in the same factory or service branch
- Between different factories or service branches
- Between different competing organizations
- Between different sectors using the same process
Strategic Benchmarking: Strategic benchmarking, similar to process benchmarking, is all about improving parts of the company by looking through others in the industry. Strategic benchmarking relates to strategy and how to create a strategy that will allow you to be more competitive in your area.
COMPARISON
TATA NEXON XM
Overview
|
Engine |
Mileage(ARAI) |
BHP |
|
Fuel Type |
Price |
| 1199 CC | 17.5 KMPL | 118 BHP | Manual | Petrol | 9.87 Lakhs |
Transmission
NISSAN MAGNITE XV PREMIUM
Overview
|
Engine |
Mileage(ARAI) |
BHP |
|
Fuel Type |
Price |
| 999 CC | 18.7 KMPL | 71 BHP | Manual | Petrol | 9.72 Lakhs |
MARUTI BREZZA LXi (2022)
Overview
|
Engine |
Mileage(ARAI) |
BHP |
|
Fuel Type |
Price |
| 1462 CC | 19.8 KMPL | 101 BHP | Manual | Petrol | 9.36 Lakhs |
HYUNDAI VENUE E (2022)
Overview
|
Engine |
Mileage(ARAI) |
BHP |
|
Fuel Type |
Price |
| 1197 CC | 17.5 KMPL | 82 BHP | Manual | Petrol | 8.84 Lakhs |
KIA SONET HTK 1.2
Overview
|
Engine |
Mileage(ARAI) |
BHP |
|
Fuel Type |
Price |
| 1197 CC | 18.4 KMPL | 82 BHP | Manual | Petrol | 9.44 Lakhs |
SPECIFICATIONS
TATA NEXON XM NISSAN MAGNITE MARUTI BREZZA LXi HYUNDAI VENUE E KIA SONET HTK1.2
Engine & Transmission
| Engine | 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC | 999 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Turbocharged Revotron | 1.0L B4D | K15C Smart Hybrid | 1.2 Kappa | Smartstream G 1.2 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max Power | 118 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 71 bhp @ 6250 rpm | 102 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 170 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 96 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| Mileage (ARAI) (Kmpl) | 17.5 | 18.7 | 19.8 | 17.5 | 18.4 |
| Driving Range (Km) | 773 | 750 | 965 | 789 | 828 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | Manual - 6 Gears,Sport Mode | Manual - 5 Gears | Manual - 5 Gears | Manual - 5 Gears | Manual - 5 Gears |
| Emission Std | BS 6 | BS 6 | BS 6 | BS 6 | BS 6 |
| Turbochrgd/Sprchrgd | Turbocharged | - | - | - | - |
Dimensions
| Length (mm) | 3993 | 3994 | 3995 | 3995 | 3995 |
| Width (mm) | 1811 | 1758 | 1779 | 1770 | 1790 |
| Height (mm) | 1606 | 1572 | 1685 | 1617 | 1625 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2498 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 209 | 205 | - | 195 | - |
| Seating Capacity (Person) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Bootspace (litres) | 350 | 336 | 328 | 350 | 392 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 44 | 40 | 48 | 45 | 45 |
Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres
| Front Suspension | Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | Mac Pherson Strut with Lower Transverse Link | Mac Pherson Strut 5 coil | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring | McPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-Independent; closed profile Twist beam with Coil Spring and shock absorber | Twin-tube Telescopic Shock Absorber | Torsion Beam & CoiL Spring | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Ventilated Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum | Drum | Drum | Drum |
| Front Tyres | 195 / 60 R16 | 195 / 60 R16 | 215 / 60 R16 | 195 / 65 R15 | 215 / 60 R16 |
| Rear Tyres | 195 / 60 R16 | 195 / 60 R16 | 216 / 60 R16 | 195 / 65 R15 | 215 / 60 R16 |
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) |
| Wheels | Steel Rims | Alloy Wheels | Steel Rims | Steel Rims | Steel Rims |
Other Features
| Puncture Repair Kit | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | 4 Star (ASEAN NCAP) | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) | 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) | 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) | 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) | 4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Electronic Stability Program | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Hill Hold Control | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Traction Control System | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | No | No | No |
| Ambient Interior Lighting | Optional | Optional | No | No | No |
| Headlights | Halogen Projector | Bi-Xenon Projector | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Follow me home headlamps | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital | Analogue | Digital | Analogue-Digital |
| Clock | Digital | Digital | Analogue | Digital | Digital |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | Analogue | Analogue | Analogue |
| Display | Digital Display | Touch Screen Display | No | No | Digital Display |
| Integrated Music System | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Speakers | 4 | 6 | No | No | 4 |
| USB Compatibility | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| AM/FM Radio | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Warranty (Years) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Warranty (Kilometres) | 75000 | 40000 | 40000 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| On Road Price (Bangalore) | 9.87 Lakhs | 9.72 Lakhs | 9.36 Lakhs | 8.84 Lakhs | 9.44 Lakhs |
SUGGESTION
I would suggest Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii to take TATA NEXON XM. After the acquisition of JLR, Tata Motors has improved a lot in Suspension and Riding quality. Nexon is the most powerful vehicle in this comparison with 118BHP power and 170NM Torque, that will surely give Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii an impressive ride quality during long trip to Madurai. Nexon has scored 5 Star in NCAP safety rating ensuring owner and his family a very safe car.
Pros Of Nexon
- Stylish looks with a strong road presence
- Impressive ride quality
- Easy to drive with good handling
- Spacious and Feature-packed
- Harman Music System
- Good ground clearance for off road drive and for congusted city traffic with speed breakers.
- Sufficient Boot space for family.
Cons
- Tata's inconsistent after sales service
- Little Noisy Cabin
- Resale value of Tata Cars are low.
CONCLUSION
- Explained the concept of Bench-Marking
- A Vehicle for Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii based on the comparison has been suggested