Benchmarking
Benchmarking
- It is the process of comparing the performance of the companies in market based on its specifications ,types ,services and products against the other companies.
- This is were the new company adds the new feature comparing with others.
- It also compares with the availablity and delivery features of the product.
- As its the first step the vehicle manufacturers have to benchmark their vehicles in the competitive environment in order to understand and to streghthen or improve the potential of their vehicles.
- It also depends on the market requirements and demand of the customers.
In this Project , as per the statement, Mr.D.S.Pughazhyendhii is in search of a Big Car with a capacity of 5 seaters for his daily use and family purpose. Within the budget of 8 to 10 lakhs travelling distance around 500Km. So, I am going to suggest him a good one.
Suggested 4 Cars are :
- Duster RX1.5L
- Kia Seltos
- Tata Nexon
- Datsun Go plus
CHARECTERISTICS OF THE CAR:
- Good seating arrangements.
- Good mileage
- Good boot space and fuel tank capacity.
- Ground clearance
- Safety
- Engine use in car and smooth operating devices.
- Lightweight carbody.
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CARS AND ITS PROS AND CONS:
1.
|
Car Name |
Duster RX 1.5L |
|
Mileage |
14.19Kmpl |
|
Engine |
1498cc |
|
Seats |
5 |
|
Fuel and its capacity |
Petrol and 50ltr capacity |
|
Boot space |
475L |
|
Ground clearance |
205mm |
|
Transmission |
Manual |
|
Safety |
2 Airbags, Child safety locks |
|
Price |
10lakh |


Pros and Cons:
- Powerfull 1498cc Petrol engine
- Good Boot space with 475L
- Less mileage
2.
|
Car Name |
Kia Seltos |
|
Mileage |
16.8Kmpl |
|
Engine |
1497cc |
|
Seats |
5 |
|
Fuel and its capacity |
Petrol and 50ltr capacity |
|
Boot space |
433L |
|
Ground clearance |
190mm |
|
Transmission |
Manual |
|
Safety |
2 Airbags, Child safety locks |
|
Price |
9lakh |

Pros and cons:
- Good boot space with good mileage
- Ground clearnce is less
3.
|
Car Name |
Datsun Go plus |
|
Mileage |
19.02Kmpl |
|
Engine |
1198cc |
|
Seats |
5 |
|
Fuel and its capacity |
Petrol and 35ltr capacity |
|
Boot space |
347L |
|
Ground clearance |
180mm |
|
Transmission |
Automatic |
|
Safety |
2 Airbags, Child safety locks |
|
Price |
7lakh |

Pros and Cons:
- Engine power is less with 1198cc.
- of cylinder is 3 and ground clearance is also less.
- Not a turbo charger
4.
|
Car Name |
Tata Nexon |
|
Mileage |
21.5 Kmpl |
|
Engine |
1499cc |
|
Seats |
5 |
|
Fuel and its capacity |
Petrol and 50ltr capacity |
|
Boot space |
350L |
|
Ground clearance |
209mm |
|
Transmission |
Automatic |
|
Safety |
2 Airbags, Child safety locks |
|
Price |
9.7lakh |

Pros and cons:
- Good mileage with 21.5kmpl
- Powerful 1499cc Petrol engine.
- Ground clearance and Boot space is very good compared to other above cars.
- Safety and Key features are good under 10 lakh is worth.
- Lesser space at rear seats.
COCLUSION:
- I would suggest for Tata Nexon car since it has good mileage compared to other cars with an appropriate facility of ground clearance and boot space.
- The transmission of the car is automatic so it is very helpful in the busy city.
- It is a turbocharger which accelerates powerfully and quickly.
So I would definitely suggest this car within the budget.