Benchmarking
what is benchmarking?
Benchmarking involves a structured comparison between similar products,services or processes on some dimensions of performance. For example it can beused to compare the availability and delivery of features in a product and in thisform often provides the basis of consumer tests and reviews. These look at products and services and provide recommendations based on which is best or some form of ranking amongst competitors.
It is particularly useful when comparing not only performance but also what do the different organizations do to enable that performance to be delivered. In this way it is a powerful tool in process innovation since studying how the ‘best’ achieve their performance can provide powerful clues for changing the way processes operate. 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
The 4 vehicles choosen below are :
- Hyndai Aura
- Tata Punch
- Honda Amaze
- Tata Altroz
The Above 4 Vehicles are of Automatic Transmission vehicles.
I have choosen Amt vehicles because AMT is more fuel efficient than manual transmission, which increases efficiency by up to 10% in most cases.
Below is the chart comparison of the 4 vehicles.
| SPECIFICATIONS | Tata Altroz | Honda Amaze | Tata Punch | Hyndai Aura |
| Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl) | 18.53 | 18.3 | 18.82 | 20 |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) | 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) | 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) | 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) |
| Engine | 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | 1199 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder,SOHC | 1199 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder,SOHC | 1197 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
| Engine Type | 1.2 Revotron | i-VTEC | 1.2 Revotron | K 15 Smart Hybrid |
| Transmission | Automatic (Dual Clutch) - 6 Gears | Automatic (CVT) - CVT Gears, Paddle Shift | AMT - 5 Gears, Manual Override | AMT - 5 Gears, Manual Override |
| Driving Range (Km) | 849 | 640.5 | 696 | 855.45 |
| Transmission | AMT - 5 Gears | Automatic (CVT) - 7 Gears | AMT - 5 Gears, Manual Override | Manual - 5 Gears |
| Seating Capacity (Person) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 37 | 35 | 37 | 45 |
| NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | 4 Star (Global NCAP) | 5 Star (Global NCAP) | 3 Star (Global NCAP) |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) | 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) | 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger) | 2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger) |
| Child Seat Anchor Points | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 85 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 90 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 86 bhp @ 6000 rpm | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm | 110 Nm @ 4800 rpm | 113 Nm @ 3300 rpm | 114 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Bootspace (litres) | 345 | 420 | 366 | 402 |
With reference to big boot space, powerful petrol engine , good safety rating I recommend Honda Amaze to Mr D.S. Pughazhyendhii