Benchmarking
Benchmarking
Benchmarking is the continuous process of measuring products, services and practices against the toughest competitors or those companies recognized as industry leaders and application of significantly better practices that lead to superior competitive performance.
Advantage:
- Benchmarking will improve customer requirements.
- Help to overcome weakness.
- It will help to increase the production rate and quality of the product.
- Improve learning methodology and company standards.
Disadvantage:
- The most criticism of benchmarking comes from the idea of copying others.
- Data exchange is expensive and delicate.
- Some organizations have a reluctance to share the information.
- Finally, many organizations make the mistake of understanding benchmarking as a stand-alone activity.
Kia seltos Hyundai i20 Maruti Dzire Tata Nexon
Showroom price ₹ 10.19 Lakh ₹ 9.90 Lakh ₹ 9.31 Lakh ₹ 9.99 Lakh
- Engine & Transmission
|
Engine |
1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC |
|
Engine Type |
Smart stream G 1.5 |
1.2 l Kappa |
1.2L Dual Jet |
1.2LTurbocharged Revotron |
|
Fuel Type |
Petrol |
Petrol |
Petrol |
Petrol |
|
Max Power (bhp@rpm) |
113 bhp @ 6300 rpm |
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
89 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
118 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
|
Max Torque (Nm@rpm) |
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
113 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
170 Nm @ 1750 rpm |
|
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl) |
16.5 |
20.3 |
24.1 |
16.3 |
|
Driving Range (Km) |
825 |
753 |
892 |
719 |
|
Drivetrain |
FWD |
FWD |
FWD |
FWD |
|
Transmission |
Manual - 6 Gears |
Manual - 5 Gears |
AMT - 5 Gears, Manual Override |
AMT - 6 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode |
|
Emission Standard |
BS 6 |
BS 6 |
BS 6 |
BS 6 |
- Dimensions & Weight
|
Length (mm) |
4315 |
3995 |
3995 |
3993 |
|
Width (mm) |
1800 |
1775 |
1735 |
1811 |
|
Height (mm) |
1620 |
1505 |
1515 |
1606 |
|
Wheelbase (mm) |
2610 |
2580 |
2450 |
2498 |
|
Ground Clearance(mm) |
190 |
170 |
163 |
209 |
- Capacity
|
Doors (Doors) |
5 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
|
Seating Capacity (Person) |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
No of Seating Rows (Rows) |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
Boot space (litres) |
433 |
311 |
378 |
350 |
|
Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) |
50 |
37 |
37 |
44 |
- Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres
|
Front Suspension |
McPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
McPherson Strut |
MacPherson Strut |
Independent, Lower Wishbone,McPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
|
Rear Suspension |
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) with coil spring |
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle |
Torsion Beam |
Semi-Independent; closed profile Twist beam with Coil Spring and shock absorber |
|
Front Brake Type |
Disc |
Disc |
Disc |
Disc |
|
Rear Brake Type |
Disc |
Drum |
Drum |
Drum |
|
Minimum Turning Radius (metres) |
- |
- |
4.8 |
5.1 |
|
Steering Type |
Power assisted (Electric) |
Power assisted (Electric) |
Power assisted (Electric) |
Power assisted (Electric) |
|
Wheels |
Steel Rims |
Alloy Wheels |
Alloy Wheels |
Steel Rims |
|
Spare Wheel |
Steel |
Steel |
Steel |
Steel |
|
Front Tyres |
205 / 65 R16 |
195 / 55 R16 |
185 / 65 R15 |
195 / 60 R16 |
|
Rear Tyres |
205 / 65 R16 |
195 / 55 R16 |
185 / 65 R15 |
195 60 R16 |
- 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 |
|
Airbags |
2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) |
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) |
2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) |
2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) |
- Comfort & Convenience
|
Air Conditioner |
Yes (Manual) |
Yes (Automatic Climate Control) |
Yes (Automatic Climate Control) |
Yes (Manual) |
|
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, Common Fan Speed Control |
|
|
Parking Sensors |
Rear |
Rear |
Rear |
Rear |
|
12V Power Outlets |
1 |
2 |
1 |
- Seats & Upholstery
|
Driver Seat Adjustment |
8 ways manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) |
8 ways manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) |
8 ways manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) |
6 ways manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) |
|
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment |
6 ways manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) |
6 ways manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) |
6 ways manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) |
6 ways manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) |
Conclusion:
As a result, the Kia seltos is a good choice because it falls under budget and has good engine power output and a good wheelbase, height, and width. It has the best features compared to all other cars.