Benchmarking

BENCHMARKING - REPORT ON CARS

OBJECTIVE:
Picking up a car as per customers requirement with the help of bench marking.

BENCH MARKING:
Bench marking in automobile industry involves a structured comparison between similar products , services on some dimensions of performance.

CUTOMERS REQUIREMENT:
▪ Price range – 8 to 10 lakhs.
▪ Occupancy – 5 members.
▪ Usage – Routine(Office),visits his native place (500kms away) once in a month.

CAR OPTIONS:
1. PUNCH
2. NEXON
3. VENUE
4. POLO
5. ALTROZ

TATA PUNCH:
Variant – creative kaziranga edition
price – 9.96 lakhs (on road)

KEY SPECIFICATIONS:
ARAI Mileage - 18.97 KMPL
Fuel Type - Petrol
Max Power( BHP @ rpm) - 86 PS @ 6000 rpm
Seating Capacity - 5
Transmission Type - Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity - 37 LITRES
Engine Displacement - 1199 cc
Max Torque (nm @ rpm) - 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm
Boot Space( LITRES ) - 366 LITRES
Body Type - SUV

KEY FEATURES:
Abs Anti Lock Braking System - Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mount - Yes
Automatic Head lamps - Yes
Cruise Control - Yes
Infotainment Screen - Yes
Instrument Console - Yes
Power Steering - Yes
Power Windows - Yes
Drive Modes - 2, Eco and City
Front Suspension - Indepent & LowerWishbone & Mcpherson Strut With Coil Spring

SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS:
ABS(Anti-lock Braking System) - Yes
ASR / Traction Control - Yes
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror - Yes
Central Locking - No
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) - Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) - Yes
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount) - Yes
Number of Airbags - 2

TATA NEXON:
variant - petrol XE
price – 8.4 lakhs (on road)

KEY SPECIFICATIONS :
ARAI Mileage - 17.2 kmpl
City Mileage - 13.41 kmpl
Fuel Type - Petrol
Engine Displacement (cc) - 1199
No. of cylinder - 3
Max Power(bhp@rpm) - 118.36bhp@ 5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm) - 170Nm@1750-4000rpm
Seating Capacity - 5
Transmission Type - Manual
Boot Space (Litres) - 350
Fuel Tank Capacity - 44.0
Body Type - SUV
Ground Clearance Unladen - 209mm
Service Cost(Avg. of 5 years) - Rs.3,570

KEY FEATURES :
Anti Lock Braking System - yes
Power Windows Front - yes
Wheel Covers - yes
Passenger Airbag - yes
Driver Airbag - yes
Power Steering - yes
Air Conditioner - yes

SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS:
Brake Assist - yes
Anti-Lock Braking System - yes
Power Door Locks - yes
Child Safety Locks - yes
No of Airbags - 2
Seat Belt Warning - yes

HYUNDAI VENUE:
variant – s plus petrol
price – 9.8 lakhs (on road)

KEY SPECIFICATIONS
ARAI Mileage - 17.52 kmpl
City Mileage - 12.43 kmpl
Fuel Type - Petrol
Engine Displacement - 1197 cc
No. of cylinder - 4
Max Power(bhp@rpm) - 81.86bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque(nm@rpm) - 113.76nm@4000rpm
Seating Capacity - 5
Transmission Type - Manual
Boot Space (Litres) - 350
Fuel Tank Capacity - 45.0
Body Type - SUV
Service Cost(Avg. of 5 years) - Rs.2,837

KEY FEATURES :
Multi-function Steering Wheel - yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror - yes
Touch Screen - yes
Automatic Climate Control - yes
Anti Lock Braking System - yes
Fog Lights – Front - yes
Power Windows Rear - yes
Power Windows Front - yes
Wheel Covers - yes
Passenger Airbag - yes
Driver Airbag - yes
Power Steering - yes
Air Conditioner - yes

SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS:
Central Locking - yes
Power Door Locks - yes
Child Safety Locks - yes
Anti-Lock Braking System - yes
No of Airbags - 2
Driver Airbag - yes
Passenger Airbag - yes
Day & Night Rear view Mirror - yes
Passenger Side RearView Mirror - yes
Rear Seat Belts - yes
Seat Belt Warning - yes
Door Ajar Warning - yes
Side Impact Beams - yes
Front Impact Beams - yes
Adjustable Seats - yes
Crash Sensor - yes
Speed Alert - yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock - yes

VOLKSWAGEN POLO:
Variant - Turbo edition (petrol)
price - 8.8 lakhs(on road)

KEY SPECIFICATIONS :
ARAI Mileage - 18.24 kmpl
Fuel Type - Petrol
Engine Displacement - 999 cc
No. of cylinder - 3
Max Power(bhp@rpm) - 108.62bhp@5000-5500rpm
Max Torque(nm@rpm) - 175nm@1750-4000rpm
Seating Capacity - 5
TransmissionType - Manual
Boot Space (Litres) - 280
Fuel Tank Capacity - 45.0
Body Type - Hatchback
Ground ClearanceUnladen - 165mm
Service Cost(Avg. of 5 years) - Rs.3,416

KEY FEATURES:
Alloy Wheels - yes
Fog Lights – Front - yes
Fog Lights – Rear - yes
Power Windows Rear - yes
Power Windows Front - yes
Passenger Airbag - yes
Driver Airbag - yes
Power Steering - yes
Air Conditioner - yes
Power Adjustable ExteriorRear View Mirror - yes
Automatic Climate Control - yes
Anti Lock Braking System - yes

SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS:
Central Locking - yes
Power Door Locks - yes
Child Safety Locks - yes
No of Airbags - 2
Driver Airbag - yes
Passenger Airbag - yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror - yes
Rear Seat Belts - yes
Crash Sensor - yes
Anti Theft Device - yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock - yes
Side Impact Beams - yes
Front Impact Beams - yes
Adjustable Seats - yes
Engine Immobilizer - yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank - yes
Engine Check Warning - yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts - yes

TATA ALTROZ:
variant – XT DIESEL
price - 9.9 lakhs (on road)

KEY SPECIFICATIONS :
ARAI Mileage - 25.11 kmpl
Fuel Type - Diesel
Engine Displacement - (cc)1497
No. of cylinder - 4
Max Power(bhp@rpm) - 88.77bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque(nm@rpm) - 200Nm@1250-3000rpm
Seating Capacity - 5
TransmissionType - Manual
Boot Space (Litres) - 345
Fuel Tank Capacity - 37.0
Body Type - Hatchback
Ground Clearance Unladen - 165mm

KEY FEATURES :
Multi-function Steering Wheel - yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror - yes
Touch Screen - yes
Automatic Climate Control - yes
Engine Start Stop Button - yes
Anti Lock Braking System - yes
Fog Lights – Front - yes
Power Windows Rear - yes
Power Windows Front - yes
Wheel Covers - yes
Passenger Airbag - yes
Driver Airbag - yes
Power Steering - yes
Air Conditioner - yes

SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS:
Anti-Lock Braking System - yes
Central Locking - yes
Power Door Locks - yes
Child Safety Locks - yes
Anti-Theft Alarm - yes
No of Airbags -2
Driver Airbag - yes
Passenger Airbag - yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror - yes
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror - yes
Rear Seat Belts - yes
Seat Belt Warning - yes
Door Ajar Warning - yes
Side Impact Beams - yes
Front Impact Beams - yes
Adjustable Seats - yes
Engine Immobilizer - yes
Crash Sensor - yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank - yes
Engine Check Warning - yes

ADVANCE SAFETY FEATURES:
ALFA Architecture Construction, Advanced ABS 9.3 with EBD Corner Stability Control, Reverse Parking Camera with DynamicGuideways, Voice Alerts (Door Open For All Doors), Antiglare IRVM, Perimetric Alarm System, Pull Away Assist(Antistall Feature), Automatic Door Re-Locking (If No Entry for 30), Key Lockout Protection, Dual Horn,5 Star Global NCAP Safety Rating

VERDICT:
HYUNDAI VENUE is the best car between the price range 8 to 10 lakhs and considering all aspects- interior ,exterior, design, performance ,mileage, spacing , ride quality, safety, price, etc..