Benchmarking

Case Study

Benchmarking:

Benchmarking is a comparison what is there already in market and implementing new design like car structure modification to increase processes and performance from the compititors.

Comparisons:

Products which are similar

Service and on dimensions performance

Features etc

1. Tata Nexon XM Petrol:

Summary:

This XM variant comes with engine displacement 1199cc, max power 118.3 bhp @ 5500 rpm, Max Torque 170 Nm @ 1750-4000 rpm. Tata Nexon XM variant is available in manual transmission under 10 Lakhs.

On road price: 9.56 Lakhs

Mileage: In City - 14.1kmph

In Highway - 17.4 kmph

Seating Capacity: 5

Pros:

• feels very stable and strong at high speed
• Comfort levels inside is good like spacing
• Value for money

Cons:

• Petrol engine isn’t as refined
• Petrol efficiency will dropdown if not driven properly.

2. Maruti Vitara Brezza VXI Petrol

Summary:

This VXI variant comes with an engine putting out 103 bhp @ 6000 rpm and 138 Nm @ 4400 rpm of max power and max torque respectively.

On road price: 9.97 lakhs

Mileage: City – 22 kmph

Highway – 24 kmph

Seating Capacity: 5

Pros:

• Engine performance
• Handling
• Space and comfort

Cons:

• Build quality could be better, it is a very thin material.
• It lacks some safety features such as traction control
• It lacks turbo petrol motor which enhances excellent drivability. More refined engine.

3. Ford EcoSport Ambiente 1.5L Ti-VCT

Summary:

This Ambiente 1.5L Ti-VCT variant comes with an engine putting out 121 bhp @ 6500 rpm and 149 Nm @ 4500 rpm of max power and max torque respectively and it available in manual transmission.

On road price: 9.91 Lakhs

Mileage: City - 15 kmpl

Highway - 17 kmph

Seating Capacity: 5

Pros:

• Feature loaded and best segment compact suv
• Cabin quality
• Solid build quality

Cons:

• Narrow rear seat is best for two members
• Heavy noise
• Low pickup

4. Renault Duster RXE 1.5 petrol

Summary:

This RXE 1.5 petrol MT variant comes with an engine putting out 105 bhp @ 5600 rpm and 142 Nm @ 4000 rpm of max power and max torque respectively and it is available in manual transmission.

On road price: 10.51 lakhs

Mileage: City – 13 kmph

Highway – 16 kmph

Seating Capacity: 5

Pros:

• Excellent ride quality
• Spacious cabin
• Large boot

Cons:

• Poor resale value
• Cabin design remains a sore point
• The design is becoming too old

5. Mahindra XUV300 1.2 W4

Summary:

This 1.2 W4 variant comes with an engine putting out 109 bhp @ 5000 rpm and 200 Nm @ 2000 rpm of max power and max torque respectively and it is available in manual transmission.

On road price: 9.75 lakhs

Mileage: City - 12 kmph

Highway - 16 kmph

Seating Capacity: 5

Pros:

• Stronger, safer and heaviest car
• 7 air bags,
• Best driving comfort

Cons:

• Boot space
• Cramped 2^nd row
• Extra weight hampers performance

Conclusion:

I have collected 5 SUV latest cars and every car has a positive and negative points. From these five cars I will prefer for Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhi is Tata Nexon XM Petrol because his family has five members along with him and in Maruti Vitara Brezza VXI Petrol, Ford EcoSport Ambiente 1.5L Ti-VCT, Renault Duster RXE 1.5 petrol and Mahindra XUV300 1.2 W4 second row seating is narrow (His father and mother can’t sit for 500kms in narrow space). So, in second row only two members can sit for long distance like to his native place Madurai from bangalore, the price is below 10 Lakhs and mileage is good in 14.1 to 17.4 kmph range because in present generation every vehicle is maintaining in these range.