Benchmarking

Benchmarking:

• It is the process of company business to analyze the process and performance metrics from other company standards
• In automotive industries it is used for similar products, services and on dimensions performance. Used to know the availability of the feature and delivery on the basics of customer review
• It can be operated in different factories and branches or same factory or branches or different competing organization.
• Benchmarking 1 is used for comparing the price, feature and segments, whereas
• Benchmarking 2 is used for comparing the features of individual components.

Advantages:

In addition to helping companies become more efficient and profitable, benchmarking has other benefits such as:

• Improving employee understanding of cost structures and internal process
• Encouraging team-building and cooperation in the interests of becoming more competitive
• Enhancing familiarity with key performance metrics and opportunities for improvement company wide

In Case of Mr.D.S Pughazhyendhi he needs a car which can drive to his office where traffic and crowd is the major concern and he even needs a 5 seater since he drives to his hometown once in a month with his family and by considering the budget range from 8-10 lakhs

He can choose between a various models ranging from Suv’S to Sedan’s which provides 5 seat facility and cargo space. New compact Suv with more cargo space are available with more efficient

List of 5 Seater SUV’s with almost all major features

Model	Fuel type	Transmission type	Mileage (Kmpl)	Cost (Lakh)
TATA NEXON 1.2	PETROL	AUTOMATIC	17.6	10
TATA NEXON 1.5	DIESEL	AUTOMATIC	23.97	9.19
MARTUTHI SUZUKI VITARA BREZA	DIESEL	AUTOMATIC	24.3	9.65
FORD ECO SPORT	DIESEL	MANUAL	23	9.90
HYUNDAI CRETA	DIESEL	MANUAL	23.38	10
KIA SELTOS	DIESEL	MANUAL	20	9.99

• If he prefers automatic then TATA NEXON 1.5 will fit in his budget and requirements with good ilaeage and cargo space

• If he prefers manual car them Hyundai creta will be better for him

Comparison:

• The top spec Nexon will give you more feature. It also has a more powerful engine with higher torque. The small size of the car also makes it a better option for city commuting
• On the other hand, you will get these advantages when buying the creta more spacious room, better after services and last but not least good resale price. But its feature offer is nowhere to beat Nexon’s top spec models.

List of 5 Seater seadan’s with almost all major features:

Model	FUEL TYPE	TRANSMISSION TYPE	MILEAGE (KMPL)	COST (LAKHS)
TATA ZEST XT	DIESEL	MANUAL	23	8.50
MARUTHI SUZUKI CIAZ	PETROL	MANUAL	21.56	8.51
TATA ZEST XTA	DIESEL	AUTOMATIC	23	9.23
VOLKSWAGEN AMEO	DIESEL	AUTOMATIC	21.73	10

• If he prefers automatic in sedan then TATA ZEST XTA is better with his budget and requirements and will be suitable for long trip as will as for office drive in the city with considering crowd and even it provides more cargo space for long drive out of the city
• In case of manual then TATA ZEST XT will be better.

List of 5 Seater Hatchbacks with almost all major features:

Model	FUEL TYPE	TRANSMISSION TYPE	MILEAGE (KMPL)	COST (LAKHS)
HYUNDAI GRAND i10	PETROL	AUTOMATIC	20.71	7.5
MARUTHI SUZUKI BALENO	PETROL	AUTOMATIC	21.4	10
MARUTHI SUZUKI BALENO	PETROL	MANUAL	21.4	7.00

• If he prefers for automatic then baleno will be better and even in case of manual baleno will be better

Conclusion:

These list of cars can be considered as his preference according to his budget and requirement and opt for as per convinence, If he prefers big cars then SUV’s can chosen as his first choice and then sedan and hatchback as the last preference i would personally recommend Kia Seltos beacause of the features offered and the performance of the vechicle is excellent when compared to its competitor in its segment.