Benchmarking
Aim:
- To suggest Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii a car so that he will buy a good car for his family.
Benchmarking:
- Benchmarking is a process where you measure your companys success against other similar companies to discover if there is a gap in performance that can be closed by improving your performance. Studying other companies can highlight what it takes to enhance your company’s efficiency and become a bigger player in your industry.
Benchmarking Process:
- Planning
- Collection of Information
- Analysis of Data
- Action
- Monitoring

Requirement:
- 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, a five-year-old boy, his father, and his mother. He visits his native place Madurai which is 500kms away from Bangalore once 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 options so that he will buy a good car for his family.
- Note: Pughazhyendhii is fond of big cars
Casestudy:
1.Tata Punch : (Price 5.99 - 9.53 Lakh)
- The new Tata Punch, a Compact SUV from Tata. Punch is preferred for its styling and comfort.
- The Tata Punch has 1 Petrol Engine on offer. The Petrol engine is 1199 cc . It is available with Manual & Automatic transmission.Depending upon the variant and fuel type the Punch has a mileage of 18.82 to 18.97 kmpl . The Punch is a 5 seater ,3 cylinder car and has length of 3827mm, width of 1742 and a wheelbase of 2445..

Specifications:
- Mileage (ARAI) kmpl - 18.82 kmpl
- Fuel Type - Petrol
- Max Torque (nm@rpm) -113Nm@3300+/-100rpm
- TransmissionType - Automatic/Manual
- Fuel Tank Capacity - 37.0
- Max Power (bhp@rpm) - 84.48bhp@6000rpm
- Seating Capacity - 5
- Safety Rating - 5 star NCAP rating
Key Features of Tata Punch:
- Power Steering
- Power Windows Front
- Anti Lock Braking System
- Air Conditioner
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Automatic Climate Control
- Fog Lights - Front
2.KIA SONET: (Price 7.69 - 14.39 Lakh)
- The KIA Sonet is one of the most acclaimed and popular models from the house of KIA.
- The transmission options on the KIA Sonet include both Manual and Automatic gearbox. The Sonet offers a max power of 115 PS.
- The KIA Sonet is one of the most popular cars in the SUV segment in India.

Specifications:
- Mileage -18.2 - 24.1 km/l
- Seating Capacity -5 People
- Transmission - Manual, Clutchless Manual (IMT), Automatic (DCT), Automatic (TC).
- Size -3995 mm L X 1790 mm W X 1610 mm H
- Fuel Tank - 45 litre
- Max Power (bhp@rpm) - 113.43bhp@4000rpm.
- Safety Rating - 3 star NCAP rating
Key Features of KIA Sonet:
- Front (Driver and Passenger) airbags, Side Airbags
- High Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Air Conditioner with Rear AC vents
- 26.03cm (10.25"") HD Touchscreen Navigation
- ABS with EBD
- Emergency stop signal
3.HYUNDAI VENUE: (price 7.61 - 12.86 Lakh)
- It’s very user-friendly the engines are smooth and refined controls are light and ergonomics are spot on.
- The interior is feature packed and rear seat space has also improved over the pre-facelift version.
- The Venue might not be the toughest, the most spacious or the comfiest compact SUV, but it does reasonably well in most areas, and that makes it a formidable contender in its space.

Specifications:
- Mileage (ARAI) kmpl - 16.0 kmpl
- Max Power (bhp@rpm) - 118.41bhp@6000rpm
- Seating Capacity - 5
- Fuel Tank Capacity - 45.0
- Max Torque (nm@rpm) - 172Nm@1500-4000rpm
- TransmissionType - Automatic/Manual
- Body Type -SUV
- Safety Rating - 4 star NCAP rating
Key Features of HYUNDAI VENUE:
- 7-speed DCT with turbo petrol engine
- Wireless Charging
- High Definition Infotainment display
- Wheel air curtains for better aerodynamics
- Arkamys sound output
- Projector Fog lamps
- Air Purifier with self-cleaning AC filter technology
4.Maruti Vitara Brezza: (Price 7.99 - 13.96 Lakh)
- The new Maruti Suzuki Brezza, a Compact SUV from Maruti Suzuki.
- Maruti Suzuki Brezza price starts from ₹ 7.99 Lakh in India. Brezza is available in 9 colours - Sizzling Red, Brave Khaki, Exuberant blue, Magma Grey, Splendid Silver, Pearl Arctic White, Splendid Silver with Midnight Black Roof, Brave Khaki with Arctic White Roof, and Sizziling Red with Midnight Black Roof. Brezza seating capacity is 5 People.

Specifications:
- Mileage (ARAI) kmpl - 17.03 kmpl
- Max Power (bhp@rpm) - 103.26bhp@6000rpm
- Seating Capacity - 5
- Fuel Tank Capacity - 48.0
- Max Torque (nm@rpm) - 138nm@4400rpm
- TransmissionType - Automatic/Manual
- Body Type -SUV
- Safety Rating - 4 star NCAP rating
Key Features of HYUNDAI VENUE:
- Hill hold assist
- ISOFIX child seat mounts
- Arkamys surround sound system
- Anti Lock Braking System
- Automatic Climate Control
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
Conclusion:
- I would like to suggest Tata Punch to Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii because it has very good safety rating and other excellent features than other cars and its value for money product.