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 TATA Altroz vs Hyundai VENUE vs KIA SONET VS FORD ASPIRE
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.
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.
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
Ford Aspire
MODEL : TITANIUM DIESEL
ENGINE SPACE
Displacement (cc) - 1499
Max Power (bhp) -98.96bhp
Max Torque (nm) - 215Nm
Transmission Type - Manual
Gear Box - 5 Speed
Fuel Efficiency:
Fuel Type - Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) - 24.4 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) - 40
Kerb Weight (kg) - 1063-1091kg
Crash rating NCAP - 5 star(overall)
Pros:
1.Good looking
2.Feature loaded cabin.
Cons:
1.Low power
2.Issue with locking system.
PRICE
2.ENGINE
3.FUEL
4.BOOT SPACE
Compared to all 4 cars Tata Altroz and FORD ASPIRE were giving the high mileage.
Compared to all 4 cars giving same Power and Torque.
Compared to all 4 cars Tata Altroz having only 37 liters capacity compared to Hyundai Venue and Kia sonet FORD aspire
My suggestion is TATA Altroz
1.With in the budget.
2.Good Mileage,Power,Torque.
3.Spacious and Features loaded cabin in Hatchback segment.