Benchmarking

AIM: To suggest the car for the customer.

Condition to consider while selecting the car:

• Married man
• Lives in Bangalore (crowded)
• Have 5 members
• Visit office daily and Madurai once a month (500 KM)
• Budget = 8-10 Lakh

Solution:

Car Name: NISSAN MAGNITE (SUV)

Price: 8 to 10 LAKH (Ex-Showroom)

Mileage:

• ARAI: 17.7 KMPL
• CITY: 13.6 KMPL

Features:

• Equipped with 8-inch touch screen infotainment system
• 16-inchch dual tone alloy wheels
• Equipped with LED DRLs
• Auto AC with rear vent
• Wireless Phone Charger
• JBL Speaker

Safety:

• Dual Front Airbags
• 360 Degree Camera Assistance
• Equipped with ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

Pros:

• Sub Compact SUV
• Ample Amount of Leg Room
• Turbo Petrol Variant Offers Good Driveability

Cons:

• No Diesel Engine Option
• Nissans Service Centre Still Lagging
• Feels Congested from Inside

Miscellaneous:

• Boot Space = 336 L
• Transmission Type = Automatic
• Max Torque = 152 Nm @ 2200-4000 RPM
• Max Power = 98.63 BHP @ 5000 RPM

Car Name: TATA PUNCH (SUV)

Price: 8 to 10 LAKH (Ex-Showroom)

Mileage:

• ARAI: 18.82 KMPL
• CITY: 14.42 KMPL

Features:

• Equipped with 7-inch touch screen infotainment system
• Semi Digital Instrument Cluster
• Auto AC
• Automatic Headlights
• Cruise Control

Safety:

• Dual Front Airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Rear Parking Camera

Pros:

• 5-Star Global NCAP Rating
• Spacious Interior
• Mild Off-Road Capability

Cons:

• Engine Exhaust On Highway Drive
• Outdated Touch Screen Infotainment System
• No Charging Port and Cup Holder for Rear

Miscellaneous:

• Boot Space = 366 L
• Transmission Type = Automatic
• Max Torque = 113 Nm @ 3300 RPM
• Max Power = 84.48 BHP @ 6000 RPM

Car Name: HYUNDAI AURA (SEDAN)

Price: 8 to 10 LAKH (Ex-Showroom)

Mileage:

• ARAI: 20.5 KMPL
• CITY: 14 KMPL

Features:

• Equipped with 8-inch touch screen infotainment system
• Wireless Phone Charging
• Auto AC
• Height Adjustable Drive Seat
• Cruise Control

Safety:

• Dual Front Airbags
• ISOFIX Child Seat
• Rear Parking Camera

Pros:

• Multiple Engine Gearbox Fuel Option
• Spacious Interior
• Projector Fog Lamp, Cruise Control

Cons:

• Best For 4 seater, Not Fit for 5 Seater
• Front Armrest, Backlit Switches were Missing
• Diesel Engine Not Refined

Miscellaneous:

• Boot Space = 402 L
• Transmission Type = Automatic/Manual
• Max Torque = 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 RPM
• Max Power = 98.63 BHP @ 6000 RPM

Car Name: RENAULT KIGER (SUV)

Price: 8 to 10 LAKH (Ex-Showroom)

Mileage:

• ARAI: 18.24 KMPL
• CITY: 14 KMPL

Features:

• Equipped with 8-inch touch screen infotainment system
• Auto Climate Control
• Push Button Start/Stop
• Wireless Phone Charging
• Cruise Control

Safety:

• 4 Airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Rear Parking Sensors

Pros:

• Spacious Cabin
• Well-Tuned Suspensions
• 3 Drive Mode: Eco, Normal, Sport

Cons:

• Cabin Insulation Could Be Better
• Interior Design Looks Plain

Miscellaneous:

• Boot Space = 405 L
• Transmission Type = Automatic
• Max Torque = 152 Nm @ 2200-4000 RPM
• Max Power = 98.63 BHP @ 5000 RPM
  
  
  
  

  We have chosen the mainly four indicators to compare the vehicles, such as:

  On the basis of MILEAGE: Since at the end of the the proportion of mileage plays an important role to select the car. And, as we can see the mileage of Tata Punch and Renault Kiger is almost same which is around 18.82 KMPL and 18.24 KMPL respectively.

  On the basis of Max Power: It plays a critical role, as the power of the engine defines the strength of craziness. Therefore For all 3 SUVs have the same power which is 98.63 BHP.

  On the basis of Max Torque: Since for the off road or for hilly slopes condition the engine torque plays an important role. There is a clash between Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger which has a value of 152 Nm, But, Hyundai Aura gives max torque of 172 Nm.

  On the basis of Boot Space: Since, for long journey, the availability of boot space plays a critical role. Renault Kiger leads such segment by having the space of 405 L.

  

  Therefore, from the above point table, we can conclude that the overall winner will be Hyundai Aura and the runner-up would be Renault Kiger.

  However, I would suggest, going for Renault Kiger over the Hyundai Aura, because Kiger is an SUV, having ample boot space and spacious too for 5 members and long journey traveling too, and also gives enough more power as compared to AURA. And on the point of mileage there is only slight difference between both of them. Therefore, my choice will be go for RENAULT KIGER.