Benchmarking
BENCH MARKING IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Benchmarking involves a structured comparison between similar products, services or processes on some dimensions of performance. ... These look at products and services and provide recommendations based on which is best or some form of ranking amongst competitors.
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
benchmarking is focused on the manufacturing process itself to:
- Improve quality
- Decrease manufacturing times
- Reduce Scrap and rework
- Increase production
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Mahindra XUV300
Key Specifications of Mahindra XUV300
| ARAI Mileage | 20.0 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 1497 |
| No. of cylinder | 4 |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 115bhp@3750rpm |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 300Nm@1500-2500rpm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| TransmissionType | Automatic |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 259 l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42.0 |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Ground Clearance Unladen | 180mm |
ON ROAD PRICE Rs.8.16 LAKH
It is refined, smooth and surprisingly quiet for a diesel. And it has a solid mid-range as well. Be it driving in the city or cruising on the highway, the diesel with its 6-speed manual gearbox is a good fit
* it has a 1.5L Turbo Diesel engine with Power Windows Rear , Power Steering, Power Windows Front , it has a power boot system which is not available in most of the similar cars . it has tachometer and electronic multi trip meter but no leather seats and it has Anti Lock Braking System and Central Locking .
pros
- Comfortable even over bad roads.
- Feels premium because of class-leading safety and convenience features.
- Stable and fun to drive because of steering and good grip.
- Overtaking on highways easy, thanks to punchy diesel engine.
cons
- Premium experience let down by quality issues like poorly fitting panels, mushy switches and flimsy stalks.
- Small boot will be a hassle if it’s the only car in the family.
- Cramped footwell, no space for dead pedal for driver
- Not the most spacious or comfortable backseat in the class .
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Hyundai Verna
Key Specifications of hyndai verna
| ARAI Mileage | 17.7 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 1591 |
| No. of cylinder | 4 |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 121.3bhp@6400rpm |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 151nm@4850rpm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| TransmissionType | Manual |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 480 ers |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45.0 |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Ground Clearance Unladen | 165mm |
ON ROAD PRICE Rs.7.99 LAKH
The new Verna is the only car in the segment to get ventilated front seats that help keep your back cool in our hot climate
- The new Verna offers premium build quality. Plastics and materials continue to set the benchmarks we expect from Hyundai.
- it has a 1.5 l MPi Petrol Engine with electric steering type
- Unsurprisingly, the Hyundai Verna is feature loaded - Touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Carplay, sunroof, ventilated seats, hands-free boot releasebut it dosent have any brake assist .
pros
- Looks aggressive and sporty
- Super refined 1.5-litre petrol CVT powertrain
- Ride comfort is brilliant for Indian road conditions
- Loaded with features
cons
- Lacks rear seat space
- Wireless charger tray is too short
- Brakes feel spongy
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Skoda Slavia
Key Specifications of Skoda Slavia
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 999 |
| No. of cylinder | 4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| TransmissionType | Manual |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 521 |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Ground Clearance Unladen |
179mm |
ON ROAD PRICE Rs.10.49 LAKH
Skoda recently unveiled its stylish sedan, the Slavia. The car looks very promising and could cause a major stir in the sedan segment in India. The car is expected to be launched officially by early 2022.
The car will get two turbo-petrol engine options- a 1.0 litre TSI with six-speed manual transmission and automatic transmission, and the other 1.5 litre TSI with six-speed manual and seven-speed DSG.
The car gets LED DRL, hexagonal LED headlamps, and LED tail-light , The Slavia is loaded with safety features like six airbags, three-point seatbelts for all five occupants, ESC, ABS, hill-hold, multi-collision brake, hill-hold, TPMS, ISOFIX child seat anchor, rear parking sensors, reverse parking camera, auto headlamps, and auto vipers
pros
- Presence. Long, wide, sleek — looks premium!
- Spacious cabin accommodates four six-footers with ease.
- 521-litre boot space is massive, even when compared to SUVs.
- Feature packed: 10-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, ventilated seats, sunroof.
cons
- Prominent rear seat contouring means it’s better suited to two occupants, not three.
- No diesel engine option
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Tata Tiago XZ Plus Dual Tone Roof CNG
Key Specifications
| ARAI Mileage | 23.84 kmpl |
| City Mileage | 15.26 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 1199 |
| No. of cylinder | 3 |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 84.48bhp@6000rpm |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 113Nm@3300rpm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| TransmissionType | Manual |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 242 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35.0 |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Ground Clearance Unladen | 170mm |
ON ROAD PRICE RS .8.58 LAKH
Tata Motors is becoming an epitome for safety standards in India. With every car from the carmaker ensuring comfort as well as safety, it is becoming inevitable for us to recommend you a Tata car as your next one
it has ABS with EBD and Cornering Stability Control (CSC)
Key Features of Tata Tiago
| Power Steering | |
| Power Windows Front | |
| Anti Lock Braking System | |
| Air Conditioner | |
| Driver Airbag | |
| Passenger Airbag | |
| Wheel Covers | |
| Automatic Climate Control | |
| Fog Lights - Front |
Safest Car In The Segment (4 Stars)
- The 2022 update has made the Tiago look even better than before
- It has a 4-star Global NCAP safety rating
- A CNG kit is now available across all variants
cons
- 3-pot engine is not the most refined in the segment
- No boot space in CNG variants
- AMT transmission slow to shift
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conclusion
From the comparison , i suggest that skoda slavia will be the best car for Pughazhyendhii as it has a n number of features which seems very cool , attractive and highly utilizable by occupants . But if he targets on cost , i would suggest that mahindra xuv 300 suits him as well , because he also consider a big car for his family