Benchmarking
Benchmarking in Automotive Industry is a process of study or comparison of similar products,services,performances which are available in the market to develop a new product.For example it can be used to compare the availability of the product and the features and services that are provided and also on the basis of customer reviews to understand how and where the organisation needs to change inder to improve the performance.
Process benchmarking of this kind can operate at several levels:
- Between similar processes in the same factory or service branch.
- Between different factories or service branches.
- Between different competing organizations.
- Between different sectors using the same process.
Comparison between Hyundai venue vs Hyundai i20 vs Kia Sonet vs Tata Altroz
Hyundai Venue:
Model: E diesel
Engine specs:
Displacement (cc) - 1493
Max Power (bhp) - 98.6bhp
Max Torque (nm) - 240.26nm
Transmission Type - Manual
Gear Box - 6 Speed
Fuel Efficiency:
Fuel Type - Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) - 23.7 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) - 45
Kerb Weight (kg) - 1177kg
Crash rating NCAP - 4 star(overall)
Pros:
1.Good looking Uraban SUV.
2.Effortless performance.
3.Noise and vibration refinement even at triple digit speeds.
Cons:
1.You'll notice vertical movements at high speeds
2.Little bit less Spacious at rear seating.
Hyundai i20
Model: Magna diesel
Engine specs:
Displacement (cc) - 1493
Max Power (bhp) - 98.6bhp
Max Torque (nm) - 240.26nm
Transmission Type - Manual
Gear Box - 6 Speed
Fuel Efficiency:
Fuel Type - Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) -25.2kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) - 37
Kerb Weight (kg) - 1081-1288kg
Crash rating NCAP - 4 star(overall)
Pros:
1.Good looking.
2.Spacious and features loaded cabin.
Cons:
1.Material build quality inside the cabin.
2.Expensive in Hatchback segment.
Kia Sonet
Model:1.5HTE Diesel
Engine specs:
Displacement (cc) - 1493
Max Power (bhp) - 98.63bhp
Max Torque (nm) - 240nm
Transmission Type - Manual
Gear Box - 6 Speed
Fuel Efficiency:
Fuel Type - Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) - 24.1 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) - 45
Kerb Weight (kg) - 1080-1250kg
Crash rating NCAP - 3 star(overall)
Pros:
1.Good looking.
2.Feature loaded cabin.
Cons:
1.Built quality is average.
2.A little bit shaky at high speeds.
3. Less spacious at back seating.
Tata Altroz
Model: XT Diesel
Engine specs:
Displacement (cc) - 1497
Max Power (bhp) - 88.77bhp
Max Torque (nm) - 200Nm
Transmission Type - Manual
Gear Box - 5 Speed
Fuel Efficiency:
Fuel Type - Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) - 25.11 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) - 37
Kerb Weight (kg) - 980-1150kg
Crash rating NCAP - 5 star(overall)
Pros:
1.Good looking
2.Feature loaded cabin.
Cons:
1.Low power
2.Issue with locking system.
COMPARISON:
1.PRICE
2.ENGINE
3.FUEL
4.BOOT SPACE
Compared to all 4 cars Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz were giving the high mileage.
Compared to all 4 cars Hyundai i20,Hyundai Venue and Kia sonet are giving same Power and Torque.
Compared to all 4 cars Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz having only 37 liters capacity compared to Hyundai Venue and Kia sonet.
My suggestion is Hyundai i20 because
1.With in the budget.
2.Good Mileage,Power,Torque.
3.Spacious and Features loaded cabin in Hatchback segment.
4.Top selling car in Hyundai Brand after Venue.