Benchmarking
Requirement:
Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii is a married man who lives in Bangalore which is a highly crowded city. His family comprises five members including his wife, five-year-old boy, his father, and his mother. He visits his native place Madurai which is 500kms away from Bangalore once in a month. Also, he will be using his car to commute to his office. His budget falls between 8 to 10 lakhs on road. Please suggest to him with options so that he will buy a good car for his family.
Note: Pughazhyendhii is fond of big cars
Aim: To suggest Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhii with options so that he will buy a good car for his family.
Conditions:
1. He has 5 members in his family.
2. He is fond of big cars.
3. The car should be suitable to travel in the city as well as on high ways.
4. His budget is 8 to 10 lakhs.
Solution:
By the study of cars in the market, I have listed down some cars
- Ford EcoSport. 8.04 - 9.63 Lakh.
- Hyundai Venue. 8.10 - 9.94 Lakh.
- Tata Nexon. 8.30 - 9.80 Lakh.
- Renault Duster. 8.49 - 9.99 Lakh.
The details about the cars which I have listed down
EcoSport vs Venue vs Nexon vs Duster Comparison
| Key Highlights | EcoSport | Venue | Nexon | Duster |
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| Price | ₹ 9.35 Lakh | ₹ 10.00 Lakh | ₹ 10.00 Lakh | ₹ 10.00 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 1498 cc | 1493 cc | 1497 cc | 1498 cc |
| Power | 99 bhp | 99 bhp | 108 bhp | 105 bhp |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Petrol |
Ford EcoSport
Trend 1.5L TDCi
₹ 9.35 Lakh
Avg. Ex-Showroom price
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Hyundai Venue
SX 1.5 CRDi
₹ 10.00 Lakh
Avg. Ex-Showroom price
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Tata Nexon
XM (S) Diesel
₹ 10.00 Lakh
Avg. Ex-Showroom price
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Renault Duster
RXZ 1.5 Petrol MT
₹ 10.00 Lakh
Avg. Ex-Showroom price
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SPECIFICATIONS
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FEATURES
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CARWALE'S TAKE
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COLOURS
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USER REVIEWS
Specifications and Finance
| Finance |
₹ 17,459
EMI for 5 Years
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₹ 18,682
EMI for 5 Years
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₹ 18,676
EMI for 5 Years
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₹ 18,903
EMI for 5 Years
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Engine & Transmission
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds) 12.73 Engine 1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 1493 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 1498 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC Engine Type 1.5L DV5 (Diesel) 1.5 l U2 CRDi 1.5L Turbocharged Revotorq 1.5 H4K Fuel Type Diesel Diesel Diesel Petrol Max Power (bhp@rpm) 99 bhp @ 3750 rpm 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm 108 bhp @ 4000 rpm 105 bhp @ 5600 rpm Max Torque (Nm@rpm) 215 Nm @ 1750 rpm 240 Nm @ 1500 rpm 260 Nm @ 1500 rpm 142 Nm @ 4000 rpm Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl) 21.7View Mileage Details 23.4View Mileage Details 22.4View Mileage Details 14.19View Mileage Details Driving Range (Km) 1128 1053 985.6 825 Drivetrain FWD FWD FWD FWD Transmission Manual - 5 Gears Manual - 6 Gears Manual - 6 Gears, Sport Mode Manual - 5 Gears Emission Standard BS 6 BS 6 BS 6 BS 6 Turbocharger/Supercharger Turbocharged Turbocharged -
Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm) 3998 3995 3993 4360 Width (mm) 1765 1770 1811 1822 Height (mm) 1647 1605 1606 1695 Wheelbase (mm) 2519 2500 2498 2673 Ground Clearance (mm) 200 195 209 205 Kerb Weight (kg) 1275 -
Capacity
Doors (Doors) 5 5 5 5 Seating Capacity (Person) 5 5 5 5 No of Seating Rows (Rows) 2 2 2 2 Bootspace (litres) 352 350 350 475 Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 52 45 44 50 -
Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres
Front Suspension Independent McPherson McPherson Strut with coil Spring Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring Independent McPherson Strut with Coil Spring Rear Suspension Semi-independent (Twist Beam type) Coupled Torsion Beam Axie with Coil Spring Semi-Independent; closed profile Twist beam with Coil Spring and shock absorber Trailing Arm with Coil Springs and Double Acting Shock Absorber Front Brake Type Ventilated Disc Disc Disc Disc Rear Brake Type Drum Drum Drum Drum Minimum Turning Radius (metres) 5.3 5.1 5.1 5.2 Steering Type Power assisted (Electric) Power assisted (Electric) Power assisted (Electric) Power assisted (Hydraulic) Wheels Steel Rims Steel Rims Steel Rims Alloy Wheels Spare Wheel Steel Steel Steel Steel Front Tyres 205 / 60 R16 215 / 60 R16 195 / 60 R16 215 / 65 R17 Rear Tyres 205 / 60 R16 215 / 60 R16 195 / 60 R16 215 / 65 R17
Features
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Safety
Overspeed Warning 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph Puncture Repair Kit N N Y N NCAP Rating Not Tested Not Tested 5 Star (Global NCAP) 3 Star (Euro NCAP) Airbags 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) Middle Rear Head Rest N N N Y Child Seat Anchor Points N Y Y N Seat Belt Warning Y Y Y Y Locks & Security
Engine immobilizer Y Y Y Y Central Locking Remote Keyless Remote Remote Speed Sensing Door Lock Y Y Y Y Child Safety Lock Y Y Y Y -
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Comfort & Convenience
Air Conditioner Yes (Automatic Climate Control) Yes (Automatic Climate Control) Yes (Manual) Yes (Automatic Climate Control) Front AC Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control Rear AC Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest Heater Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors Co-Driver Only Co-Driver Only Co-Driver Only Co-Driver Only Cabin-Boot Access Anti-glare Mirrors Manual - Internal Only Manual - Internal Only Manual - Internal Only Manual - Internal Only Parking Assist Reverse Camera Reverse Camera with Guidance Reverse Camera with Guidance Parking Sensors Rear Rear Rear Rear Cruise Control Headlight & Ignition On Reminder Keyless Start/ Button Start Steering Adjustment Tilt & Telescopic Tilt Tilt Tilt 12V Power Outlets 1 2 1 -
Seats & Upholstery
Driver Seat Adjustment 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) 8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down) 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) 10 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back) Front Passenger Seat Adjustment 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) 6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) Rear Row Seat Adjustment 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) Seat Upholstery Fabric Fabric Fabric Vinyl + Fabric Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel Leather-wrapped Gear Knob Driver Armrest Rear Passenger Seats Type Bench Bench Bench Bench Interiors Dual Tone Dual Tone Dual Tone Dual Tone Interior Colours Black / Grey Black, Black / Khaki Off-White and Grey Deco Brown / Black Rear Armrest With Cup Holder Folding Rear Seat Full Full Full Full Split Rear Seat Front Seatback Pockets Head-rests Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear -
Storage
Cup Holders Front Only Front Only Front Only Front & Rear Driver Armrest Storage Cooled Glove Box -
Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Scuff Plates Optional Optional Power Windows Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear One Touch -Down Driver Driver One Touch - Up Driver Driver Adjustable ORVM Electrically Adjustable Electrically Adjustable & Retractable Electrically Adjustable & Retractable Electrically Adjustable & Retractable Turn Indicators on ORVM Rear Defogger Rear Wiper Exterior Door Handles Body Coloured Body Coloured Black Body Coloured Rain-sensing Wipers Interior Door Handles Black Silver Painted Chrome Door Pockets Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front Boot-lid Opener Electric Tailgate Release Internal Electric Tailgate Release Internal with Key Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs) Body Coloured Body Coloured Black Body Coloured -
Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof Electrically Adjustable Electrically Adjustable Roof Mounted Antenna Body-Coloured Bumpers Body Kit Cladding - Black/Grey Cladding - Black/Grey Cladding - Black/Grey Rub - Strips Black -
Lighting
Ambient Interior Lighting Optional Optional Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED Fog Lights Halogen Projector on front Halogen on front Headlights Halogen Halogen Projector Halogen Projector Halogen Projector Automatic Head Lamps Follow me home headlamps Tail Lights Halogen LED LED LED Cabin Lamps Centre Front and Rear Front Front and Rear Headlight Height Adjuster Glove Box Lamp Lights on Vanity Mirrors Co-Driver Only Rear Reading Lamp Cornering Headlights Passive -
Instrumentation
Instrument Cluster Analogue - Digital Analogue Digital Analogue - Digital Trip Meter Electronic 2 Trips Electronic 2 Trips Electronic 2 Trips Electronic 2 Trips Average Fuel Consumption Average Speed Distance to Empty Clock Digital Digital Digital Digital Low Fuel Level Warning Door Ajar Warning Adjustable Cluster Brightness Gear Indicator Shift Indicator Dynamic Dynamic Tachometer Analogue Analogue Digital Analogue Instantaneous Consumption -
Entertainment, Information & Communication
Smart Connectivity Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No) Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes) Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No) Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes) Integrated (in-dash) Music System Head Unit Size Not Available Not Available 2 Din Not Available Display Touch-screen Display Touch-screen Display Digital Display Touch-screen Display GPS Navigation System Speakers 6 6+ 4 6 USB Compatibility Aux Compatibility Bluetooth Compatibility Phone & Audio Streaming Phone & Audio Streaming Phone & Audio Streaming Phone & Audio Streaming MP3 Playback AM/FM Radio iPod Compatibility Steering mounted controls Voice Command -
Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (Kilometres) N N N N Warranty (Years) 3 3 2 2 Warranty (Kilometres) 100000 Unlimited 75000 50000 -
Rear row
Seat Adjustment 2 Way 2 Way 2 Way
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Colours
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Absolute Black
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Denim Blue
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Daytona Grey
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Caspian Blue
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Lightning Blue
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Deep Forest
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Foliage Green
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Mahogany Brown
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Smoke Grey
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Typhoon Silver
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Pure Silver
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Slate Grey
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Canyon Ridge
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Fiery Red
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Flame Red
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Moonlight Silver
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Moondust Silver
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Polar White
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Calgary White
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Cayenne Orange
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Race Red
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Diamond White
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5.Conclusion-
I would suggest TATA Nexon for sure. Because of the Five Star G-NCAP safety rating. And also, for the design of the car, a compact SUV looks like. BS6 compliant powertrain. Comfortable ride quality. Quality interiors coupled with long features list.