Benchmarking
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Benchmarking
Benchmarking involves a structured comparison between similar products, services or processes on some dimensions of performance. For example it can be used to compare the availability and delivery of features in a product and in this form often provides the basis of consumer tests and reviews.
Comparison of the 4 best vehicles under 10 Lakhs
The Cars I have chosen are given below. I have done the comparison between these four vehicles.
Honda City 4th Generation

Hyundai i20 n Line

Honda Amaze

Mahindra Bolero Neo

Specifications
Engine & Transmission
|
CARS/ Features |
Honda City 4th Gen |
Hyundai i20 N Line |
Honda Amaze |
Mahindra Bolero Neo |
|
Engine Type |
1.5 L i-VTEC Engine |
1.0 l Turbo GDi |
i-DTEC |
mHAWK100 |
|
Displacement |
1497 cc |
998 cc |
1498 cc |
1493 cc |
|
Cylinders |
4 Cylinders Inline |
3 Cylinders Inline |
4 Cylinders Inline |
- |
|
Valves |
4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC |
4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
- |
|
Fuel Type |
Petrol |
Petrol |
Diesel |
Diesel |
|
Max Power (BHP) |
117 bhp @ 6600 rpm |
118 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
99 bhp @ 3600 rpm |
100 bhp @ 3750 rpm |
|
Max Torque (NM) |
145 Nm @ 4600 rpm |
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm |
200 Nm @ 1750 rpm |
260 Nm @ 1750 rpm |
|
Driving Range |
- |
749 |
865 |
- |
|
Mileage (ARAI) |
17.4 kmpl |
20.25 kmpl |
24.7 kmpl |
17 kmpl |
|
Transmission Type |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
|
No of gears |
5 Gears |
6 Gears |
5 Gears |
5 Gears |
|
Emission Standard |
BS 6 |
BS 6 |
BS 6 |
BS 6 |
|
Battery |
- |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
- |
|
Drivetrain |
FWD |
FWD |
FWD |
- |
|
Engine Start/Stop button |
- |
- |
- |
Idle Start/Stop |
Capacity
|
CARS/ Features |
Honda City 4th Gen |
Hyundai i20 N Line |
Honda Amaze |
Mahindra Bolero Neo |
|
Doors |
4 Doors |
5 Doors |
4 Doors |
5 Doors |
|
Seating Capacity |
5 Persons |
5 Persons |
5 Persons |
7 Persons |
|
No. of Seating Rows |
2 Rows |
2 Rows |
2 Rows |
3 Rows |
|
Boot Space |
510 litres |
311 litres |
420 litres |
384 litres |
|
Fuel Tank Capacity |
40 litres |
37 litres |
35 litres |
50 litres |
Suspensions, Brakes & Steering
|
CARS/ Features |
Honda City 4th Gen |
Hyundai i20 N Line |
Honda Amaze |
Mahindra Bolero Neo |
|
Suspensio n Front |
McPherson Strut, Coil Spring |
- |
- |
- |
|
Suspension Rear |
Torsion beam axle with stabilizer, coil spring |
- |
- |
- |
|
Front Brake Type |
Disc |
Disc |
Disc |
Disc |
|
Rear Brake Type |
Drum |
Disc |
Drum |
Drum |
|
Min Turning Radius |
5.3 metres |
- |
4.9 metres |
5.35 metres |
|
Steering Type |
Power assisted (Electric) |
Power assisted (Electric) |
Power assisted (Electric) |
- |
|
Wheels |
Alloy Wheels |
Alloy Wheels |
Steel Rims |
Steel Rims |
|
Spare Wheel |
Steel |
Steel |
Steel |
- |
|
Tyre Size Front |
175 / 65 R15 |
195 / 55 R16 |
175 / 65 R14 |
215 / 75 R15 |
|
Tyre Size Rear |
175 / 65 R15 |
195 / 55 R16 |
175 / 65 R14 |
215 / 75 R15 |
|
Wheel Size |
15 inches |
16 inches |
14 inches |
15 inches |
Features
Safety, Security & Locks
|
CARS/ Features |
Honda City 4th Gen |
Hyundai i20 N Line |
Honda Amaze |
Mahindra Bolero Neo |
|
Airbags |
2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) |
2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) |
2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) |
2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) |
|
Child Seat Anchor Points |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
|
Seat Belt Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Middle rear three-point seatbelt |
- |
No |
- |
- |
|
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Brake Assist (BA) |
- |
No |
No |
- |
|
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
|
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
- |
Yes |
No |
- |
|
Traction Control System (TC/TCS) |
- |
No |
No |
- |
|
Hill Hold Control |
- |
Yes |
No |
- |
|
Differential Lock |
- |
No |
- |
- |
|
Central Locking |
Keyless |
Remote |
Keyless |
- |
|
Engine Immobilizer |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Speed Sensing Door Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
|
Child Safety Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
Comfort & Convenience
|
CARS/ Features |
Honda City 4th Gen |
Hyundai i20 N Line |
Honda Amaze |
Mahindra Bolero Neo |
|
Air Conditioner |
Yes (Automatic Climate Control) |
Yes (Manual) |
Yes (Manual) |
- |
|
Front AC |
Common Fan Speed Control |
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control |
Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control |
- |
|
Heater |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
|
Rear AC |
Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control |
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest |
- |
- |
|
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors |
Co-Driver Only |
No |
Co-Driver Only |
- |
|
Cabin-Boot Access |
- |
Yes |
- |
- |
|
12V Power Socket |
1 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Keyless Ignition |
- |
No |
No |
- |
|
Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
Steering Adjustment |
Tilt |
Manual Tilt & Telescopic |
Tilt |
- |
|
Parking Sensors |
Rear |
Rear |
Rear |
- |
|
Headlight off and lgnition Key Off Reminder |
Yes |
- |
- |
- |
|
Parking Assist |
- |
Reverse Camera with Guidance |
No |
Reverse Camera |
Conclusion