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.
Comparision between Ford Freestyle vs Hyundai Venue vs Kia Sonet Vs Tata Altroz
Vehicle- Ford Freestyle
Model- Titanium Diesel
Engine specs:
Displacement (cc) - 1499
Max Power (bhp) - 98.97bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm) - 215nm@1750-2500rpm
Transmission Type - Manual
Gear Box - 5 Speed
No Of Cylinder - 4
Fuel Supply System - CRDI
Drive Type - FWD
Fuel Efficiency:
Fuel Type - Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) -23.8kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) - 40
Kerb Weight (kg) - 1060-1080kg
Crash rating NCAP - 5 star(overall)
Pros:
1.Good looking.
2.190mm of ground clearance is adequate for both on and off road conditions
Cons:
1. Limited cabin space, sub-par material quality, non-adjustable rear headrests, lack of reach adjustment for the steering wheel and driver’s armrest..
2.The Ford Freestyle doesn’t offer an automatic variant.
Vehicle- Hyundai Venue
Model- E Diesel
Engine specs:
Displacement (cc) - 1493
Max Power (bhp) - 98.6bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm) - 240.26nm@1500-2750rpm
Transmission Type - Manual
Gear Box - 6 Speed
No Of Cylinder - 4
Fuel Supply System - CRDI
Drive Type - FWD
Fuel Efficiency:
Fuel Type - Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) -23.7kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) - 45
Kerb Weight (kg) - 1081-1230kg
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.
Vehicle- Tata Altroz
Model- XT Diesel
Engine specs:
Displacement (cc) - 1497
Max Power (bhp) - 88.77bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm) - 200Nm@1250-3000rpm
Transmission Type - Manual
Gear Box - 5 Speed
No Of Cylinder - 4
Fuel Supply System - Direct injection
Drive Type - FWD
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.
Vehicle- Honda Amaze
Model- S Diesel
Engine specs:
Displacement (cc) - 1498
Max Power (bhp) - 98.63bhp@3600rpm
Max Torque (nm) - 200Nm@1750rpm
Transmission Type - Manual
Gear Box - 5 Speed
No Of Cylinder - 4
Fuel Supply System - CRDI
Drive Type - FWD
Fuel Efficiency:
Fuel Type - Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) - 24.7 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) - 35
Kerb Weight (kg) - 1029
Crash rating NCAP - 4 star(overall)
Pros:
1.Good looking.
2.Turbo-petrol engine offers enjoyable performance.
Cons:
1.Cabin insulation is lacking
2.No option for an automatic transmission yet.
Engine:
Fuel and Performance:
651253
Refer from- https://www.cardekho.com/compare/ford-freestyle-and-hyundai-venue-and-honda-amaze-and-tata-altroz.htm
The car i would suggest is Ford Freestyle.
- Ford is a company which does not let it self down in terms of quality and safety.
- It has good Performance along with Proper Mileage and Torque.
- The drive quality is just Good and provides good control over the vehicle.
- The service costs and parts availability are just good and affordable.