Benchmarking
- Benchmark with presently available cars in the market for the following case.
Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii is a married man who lives in Bangalore which is a highly crowded city. His Family comprises five members including his wife, five-year-old boy, his father, and his mother. He visits his native place Madurai which is 500kms away from Bangalore once in a month. Also, he will be using his car to commute to his office. His budget falls between 8 to 10 lakhs on road. Please suggest to him with options so that he will buy a good car for his family.
Note: Pughazhyendhii is fond of big cars
As per my suggestion the following car is best budget which comes under 8 to 10 lakhs for Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii family.
On-Road Price for Bangalore
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Tata Altroz
Tata Altroz is a 5 seater Hatchback available in a price range of ₹ 6.29 - 10.25 Lakh. It is available in 31 variants, 1199 to 1497 cc engine options and 2 transmission options : Manual and Automatic (DCT). Other key specifications of the Altroz include a Ground Clearance of 165 mm and Bootspace of 345 litres.2.Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios price starts at ₹ 5.39 Lakh and goes upto ₹ 8.46 Lakh (Avg. ex-showroom). Grand i10 Nios comes in 14 variants. Grand i10 Nios top model price in petrol is ₹ 8.01 Lakh. Grand i10 Nios base model price in cng is ₹ 7.16 Lakh. Grand i10 Nios base model price in diesel is ₹ 7.85 Lakh. Whereas the price of Grand i10 Nios automatic version starts from ₹ 6.77 Lakh.3.Mahindra XUV300
Mahindra XUV300 is a 5 seater Compact SUV available in a price range of ₹ 8.41 - 14.07 Lakh. It is available in 16 variants, 1197 to 1497 cc engine options and 2 transmission options : Manual and Automatic (AMT). Other key specifications of the XUV300 include a Ground Clearance of 180 mm and Bootspace of 257 litres.4.Nissan Kicks
It is available with Manual & Automatic transmission. Depending upon the variant and fuel type the Kicks has a mileage of 14.23 kmpl & Ground clearance of Kicks is 210 mm. The Kicks is a 5 seater 4 cylinder car and has length of 4384 mm, width of 1813 mm and a wheelbase of 2673 mm.2. Benchmarking in the automobile industryBenchmarking 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.
It is particularly useful when comparing not only performance but also practice – in other words what do the different organizations do to enable that performance to be delivered? And applied in this way it is a powerful tool in process innovation sin e studying how the ‘best’ achieve their performance can provide powerful clues for changing the way processes operate. 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.
3.comparisson between Tata Altroz,Hyundai grand i10 Nios,Mahindra XUV300 and Nissan kicks
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TATA Altroz XZ i - Turbo petrol |
HYUNDAI Grand i10 Nios Asta U21.2 CRDi |
Mahindra XUV300 W4 1.2 Petrol |
Nissan Kicks XV 1.5 |
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| Showroom price | ₹ 8.87 Lakhs | ₹ 8.51 Lakhs | ₹ 8.41 Lakhs | ₹ 10.00 Lakhs |
Engine & Transmission
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds) | 12.52 | - | - | - |
| Engine | 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1186 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
| Engine Type | 1.2 L Revotron | 1.2 U2 CRDi | 1.2 Turbo Petrol | 1.5 HR15 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 108 bhp @ 5500 rpm | 74 bhp @ 4000 rpm | 109 bhp @ 5000 rpm | 105 bhp @ 5600 rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 140 Nm @ 1500 rpm | 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm | 200 Nm @ 2000 rpm | 142 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl) | 18.1 | 25 | 17 | 13.9 |
| Driving Range (Km) | 686 | 925 | 714 | 695 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | Manual - 5 Gears | Manual - 5 Gears | Manual - 6 Gears | Manual - 5 Gears |
| Emission Standard | BS 6 | BS 6 | BS 6 | BS 6 |
| Turbocharger | NO | Turbocharged | Turbocharged | NO |
| Length (mm) | 3990 | 3805 | 3995 | 4384 |
| Width (mm) | 1755 | 1680 | 1821 | 1813 |
| Height (mm) | 1523 | 1520 | 1627 | 1669 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2501 | 2450 | 2600 | 2673 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 165 | 180 | 210 |
| Doors (Doors) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating Capacity (Person) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| No of Seating Rows (Rows) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bootspace (litres) | 345 | 260 | 257 | 400 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 37 | 37 | 42 | 50 |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson dual path strut with coil spring | McPherson Strut with Gas Type Shock Absorber | MacPherson Strut with anti-roll bar | Mcpherson strut with coil spring, stabilzer bar & Double acting Shock Absorber |
| Rear Suspension | Twist beam with coil spring and shock absorber | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Twist beam suspension with coil spring | Torsion Beam with coil springs & Double acting Shock Absorber |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum | Disc | Drum |
| Minimum Turning Radius (metres) | 5 | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) |
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Steel Rims | Alloy Wheels |
| Spare Wheel | Steel | Steel | Steel | Steel |
| Front Tyres | 195 / 55 R16 | 175 / 60 R15 | 205 / 65 R16 | 215 / 60 R17 |
| Rear Tyres | 195 / 55 R16 | 175 / 60 R15 | 205 / 65 R16 | 215 / 60 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 |
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | 2 Star (Global NCAP) | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | 3 Star (Euro NCAP) |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) | 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) | 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) | 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Brake Assist (BA) | - | - | - | yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | yes | - | - | - |
Comfort & Convenience
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Climate Control) | Yes (Automatic Climate Control) | 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 | Vents Behind Front Armrest | Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest | - | Vents Behind Front Armrest |
| Third Row AC | - | - | - | - |
| Heater | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Co-Driver Only | Co-Driver Only | - | Driver & Co-Driver |
| Cabin-Boot Access | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Manual - Internal Only | Manual - Internal Only | Manual - Internal Only | Manual - Internal Only |
| Parking Assist | Reverse Camera with Guidance | Reverse Camera | Reverse Camera | |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Cruise Control | yes | - | - | - |
- Provide a proper conclusion for the report, suggesting a suitable vehicle among the comparison made.Tata Altroz
The Altroz is the safest car when compared to the competition, courtesy of the five-star safety rating in the Global NCAP crash test. The model is equipped with a comprehensive list of safety features such as dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, a speed alert system, brake sway control, impact-sensing auto door unlock function, a seat belt reminder system, and corner stability control
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Good Things
- Fantastic looks, spacious cabin
- Very good driving manners
- Five-star G-NCAP safety rating
The performance, quality, features were very good. It is good for any group of people. Great car to buy, value for money and extra protection for your family. The suspensions are amazing, all cars use the same MacPherson, but this car has been designed entirely with the Alfa architecture to improve long-distance ride quality. Great ride overall.