Benchmarking

BENCHMARKING

Benchmarking is the technical aspect of comparison. The comparison of existing or previous products of the same category. It studies various aspects of the currently available products and carry out improvements. Benchmarking helps to choose best and adequate product of one’s use and desire.

MARUTI SUZUKI VITARA BREZZA (LXI)

• Engine and transmission
• Fuel Petrol
• Engine type 1462 cc, 4 cylinder, Smart hybrid
• Max power - 102bhp @6000 rpm
• Mar torque 8 Nm @4400 rpm
• Mileage 1 Kmpl
• Driving range 965 Km
• Transmission Manual - 5 gears

• Dimensions
• Length 3995 mm
• Width 1790 mm
• Height 1685 mm
• Wheelbase 2500 mm

• Capacity
• Seating capacity 5 persons
• Boot space 328 litres
• Fuel tank capacity 48 litres

KIA SONET (HTK 1.2)

• Engine and transmission
• Fuel Petrol
• Engine type 1197 cc, 4 cylinder
• Max power - 82bhp @6000 rpm
• Mar torque 115 Nm @4200 rpm
• Mileage 4 Kmpl
• Driving range 828 Km
• Transmission Manual - 5 gears

• Dimensions
• Length 3995 mm
• Width 1790 mm
• Height 1625 mm
• Wheelbase 2500 mm

• Capacity
• Seating capacity 5 persons
• Boot space 392 litres
• Fuel tank capacity 45 litres

TATA NEXON (XE)

• Engine and transmission
• Fuel Petrol
• Engine type 1199 cc, 3 cylinder
• Max power - 118bhp @5500 rpm
• Mar torque 170 Nm @1750 rpm
• Mileage 5 Kmpl
• Driving range 773 Km
• Transmission Manual - 6 gears

• Dimensions
• Length 3993 mm
• Width 1811 mm
• Height 1606 mm
• Wheelbase 2498 mm

• Capacity
• Seating capacity 5 persons
• Boot space 350 litres
• Fuel tank capacity 44 litres

NISSAN MAGNITE (XV PREMIUM)

• Engine and transmission
• Fuel Petrol
• Engine type 999 cc, 3 cylinder
• Max power - 71bhp @6250 rpm
• Mar torque 96 Nm @3500 rpm
• Mileage 7 Kmpl
• Driving range 750 Km
• Transmission Manual - 5 gears

• Dimensions
• Length 3994 mm
• Width 1758 mm
• Height 1572 mm
• Wheelbase 2500 mm

• Capacity
• Seating capacity 5 persons
• Boot space 336 litres
• Fuel tank capacity 40 litres

COMPARITIVE ANALYSIS

• Engine and Transmission

Criteria	BREZZA	SONET	NEXON	MAGNITE
Engine	1462 cc, 4 cylinder, Smart hybrid	1197 cc, 4 cylinder	1199 cc, 3 cylinder	999 cc, 3 cylinder
Max Power	102bhp @6000 rpm	82bhp @6000 rpm	118bhp @5500 rpm	71bhp @6250 rpm
Max Torque	136.8 Nm @4400 rpm	115 Nm @4200 rpm	170 Nm @1750 rpm	96 Nm @3500 rpm
Mileage	20.1 Kmpl	18.4 Kmpl	17.5 Kmpl	18.7 Kmpl
Driving Range	965 Km	828 Km	773 Km	750 Km
Transmission	Manual - 5 gears	Manual - 5 gears	Manual - 6 gears	Manual - 5 gears

• Dimensions

Criteria	BREZZA	SONET	NEXON	MAGNITE
Length (mm)	3995	3995	3993	3994
Width (mm)	1790	1790	1811	1758
Height (mm)	1685	1625	1606	1572
Wheelbase (mm)	2500	2500	2498	2500
Ground clearance (mm)	205	205	209	205

• Capacity

Criteria	BREZZA	SONET	NEXON	MAGNITE
Boot space (litres)	328	392	350	336
Fuel tank capacity (litres)	48	45	44	40

• Brakes and Tyres

Criteria	BREZZA	SONET	NEXON	MAGNITE
Front brake type	Ventilated disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear brake type	Drum	Drum	Drum	Drum
Wheels	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims	Steel Rims
Tyres	215 / 60 R16	215 / 60 R16	195 / 60 R16	195 / 60 R16

• Safety

Criteria	BREZZA	SONET	NEXON	MAGNITE
Airbags	2 Airbags	4 Airbags	2 Airbags	2 Airbags
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	5 Star	4 Star
Tire Pressure monitoring System	x	√	x	x
Child Seat anchor points	√	x	√	√

• Braking and Traction

Criteria	BREZZA	SONET	NEXON	MAGNITE
ABS	√	√	√	√
EBD	√	√	√	√
Brake Assist	√	x	√	x
ESP	√	x	√	x
Hill Hold Control	√	x	√	x
Traction Control	x	x	√	x

• Lock and Security

Criteria	BREZZA	SONET	NEXON	MAGNITE
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	x	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock	√	√	x	√
Child Safety Lock	√	√	√	√

• Comfort and convenience

Criteria	BREZZA	SONET	NEXON	MAGNITE
Air Conditioner	Manual	Manual	Manual	Auto
Antiglare Mirrors	Manual – Internal only	Manual – Internal only	Manual – Internal only	Manual – Internal only
Park Assist	Rear Sensors	Rear Sensors	Rear Sensors	Reverse Camera
Cruise control	x	x	x	√
Keyless Start/Stop	x	x	x	√

• Windows, Mirrors and Wipers

Criteria	BREZZA	SONET	NEXON	MAGNITE
Outside Rear View Mirrors	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
Power Windows	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front Only	Front and Rear
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rear Defogger	x	x	x	√
Rear Wiper	x	x	x	√
Boot-lid Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with key	Electric Tailgate Release

• Lighting

Criteria	BREZZA	SONET	NEXON	MAGNITE
Head Lights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen Projector	Bi-Xenon Projector
Tail Lights	LED	Halogen	LED	Halogen
DRL	x	x	LED	LED
Fog Lights	x	x	x	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front And Rear	Front And Rear	Front	Front And Rear
Rear Reading Lamps	√	x	x	x
Glove Box Lamp	x	x	x	√

• Instrumentation

Criteria	BREZZA	SONET	NEXON	MAGNITE
Instrument Cluster	Analogue	Analogue - Digital	Digital	Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	x	x	√	√
Shift Indicator	√	Dynamic	Dynamic	√
Tachometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital	Digital

• Entertainment

Criteria	BREZZA	SONET	NEXON	MAGNITE
Integrated Music System	x	√	x	√
Smart connectivity	x	x	x	Apple play & Android Auto
Display	x	x	x	8inch Touch Screen Display
Speakers	x	4	x	6
Steering Mounted Controls	x	√	x	√
Bluetooth	x	√	x	√
USB Compatibility	x	√	x	√

• Manufacturer Warranty

Criteria	BREZZA	SONET	NEXON	MAGNITE
Normal Warranty (years)	2	3	2	2
Normal Warranty Kilometres	40000	Unlimited	75000	40000

CONCLUSION

The Comparative study brings us to the choice of MARUTI SUZUKI VITARA BREZZA (LXI). The vehicle has been recently facelifted. Good fuel efficiency is a key point in considering the vehicle. The Light and easy controls helps to nibble around through the traffic. Equipped with necessary safety features. Looks are bulky as well. Even though is not tested the previous version of the car scored 4 Stars in the Global NCAP test. So the new and improved platform will be a safer. Service reach and availability of spare parts is also considered. Although the car misses out on some of the features at this price point it can be well managed through the aftermarket accessories.