Benchmarking
Automotive Benchmarking
In industries, its a process of comparison between already available desired products, service or process of some dimensions of Performance. for create new product by eliminating things which are not necessary in compared product and modify things using engineering concepts.
Lets Take Case Given In Question.
In Family Has Five Members including a couple, senior citizens and a childe so comfort is a main criteria here and also durability of engine is a concern. Lets compare some good products available in the market.
Tata Nexon XM 1.2 Petrol
Maruti Suzuki Brezza Vxi Petrol
Mahindra XUV 300 W4 1.2 Petrol
Kia Sonet HTK 1.2
Comparison between above listed cars:
Engine & Transmission:
|
Tata Nexon XM 1.2 Petrol
|
Maruti Suzuki Brezza Vxi Petrol
|
Mahindra XUV 300 W4 1.2 Petrol
|
Kia Sonet HTK 1.2
|
|
|
Engine |
1462 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder |
1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder |
1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder |
1197 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 2 Valves/Cylinder |
|
Engine Type |
K15C Smart Hybrid |
1.2L Turbocharged Riverton |
1.2 Turbo Petrol |
Smart stream G 1.2 |
|
Fuel Type |
Petrol |
Petrol |
Petrol |
Petrol |
|
Max Power (bhp/rpm) |
102 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
118 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
109 bhp @ 5000 rpm |
82 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
|
Mx Torque (Nm/rpm) |
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
170 Nm @ 1750 rpm |
200 Nm @ 2000 rpm |
115 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
|
Mileage |
20.1 |
17.33 |
17 |
17 |
|
Transmission |
Manual - 5 Gears |
Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode |
Manual - 6 Gears |
Manual - 5 Gears |
Dimensions & Weight:
|
Length (mm) |
3995 |
3993 |
3995 |
3995 |
|
Width (mm) |
1790 |
1811 |
1821 |
1790 |
|
Hight (mm) |
1685 |
1606 |
1627 |
1625 |
|
Wheel Base |
2500 |
2498 |
2600 |
2500 |
|
Ground Base |
198 |
209 |
180 |
205 |
|
Weight (kg) |
1110 |
1237 |
13681233 |
Capacity:
|
Doors |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
No of Seating Rows |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
Bootspace (litters) |
328 |
350 |
257 |
392 |
|
Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) |
48 |
44 |
42 |
45 |
Price:
|
Price (Rs) |
9,85,000 |
10,00,000 |
9,34,000 |
9,66,000 |
Comfort & Convenience:
|
Power Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Power Window-Front |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Power Window-Rear |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Air Conditioner |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Heater |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Automatic Climate Control |
No |
No |
No |
No |
|
Air Quality Control |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
|
Low Fuel Warning Light |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
|
Rear Seat Headrest |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Adjustable Headrest |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Rear AC Vents |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
USB Charger |
Front |
Front & Rear |
Yes |
Front |
|
Engine Start/Stop Button |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Locks & Security:
|
Engine Immobilizer |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Central Locking |
Keyless |
Remote |
With Key |
Remote |
|
Speed Sensing Door Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Child Safty Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Conclusion:
So, from above comparison of cars, we can conclude that, features of Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXI is good among other listed cars. As its price is higher than other cars.
But, Mr. Pughazhyendhii having a budget of 8 - 10 Lakhs, so as per Budget range, Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXI is suitable.
Hence, my suggestion for Mr. Pughazhyendhii is to buy Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXI for his family.