Benchmarking
Benchmaking is a just technical word of camparision with competitors and the study of what other products in market. The benchmarking 1 is product level planning in your car like price,specifications and features on the segment and the bechmarking 2 is a part level planning in your car like material,thickness,number of parts and total weight.
COMPARISON
According to the needs of Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhi the camparison of 4 cars the budget between 8 to 10 lakhs with 5 seater big cars are Maruri vitara brezza,Maruti ciaz,hyundai i20,honda amaze.
1.Maruti Vitara Brezza
SPECIFICATION
| ARAI Mileage | 18.76 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 1462 |
| No. of cylinder | 4 |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 103.26bhp@6000rpm |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 138nm@4400rpm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 328 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48.0 |
| Body Type | SUV |
ADVANTAGES
- Smooth petrol engine is relaxing and fun!
- Comfortable ride quality. Tackles bumps, potholes much better.
- Spacious cabin for a family of five. Ample boot space too
DISADVANTAGES
- Old-school 4-speed automatic feels slow on inclines and highways.
- Missing features: sunroof, rear-AC vents, side and curtain airbags.
- No option of a diesel engine
2.Maruti Ciaz
SPECIFICATIONS
| ARAI Mileage | 20.04 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 1462 |
| No. of cylinder | 4 |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 103.25bhp@6000rpm |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 138Nm@4400rpm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 510 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43.0 |
| Body Type | Sedan |
ADVANTAGES
- Space. A genuine 5-seater sedan; gobbles up the family happily
- Fuel efficiency. Mild-hybrid tech on petrol ensures the wallet remains fat
- Well-equipped lower variants. You don’t really have to buy the top-spec for a premium experience
- Value for money. Aggressive pricing undercuts most of its competition
DISADVANTAGES
- Misses out on a few good to have features such as a sunroof, six airbags, etc
- Automatic is an old 4-speed torque converter.
3.Hyundai i20
SPECIFICATIONS
| ARAI Mileage | 20.28 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 998 |
| No. of cylinder | 3 |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 118.36bhp@6000rpm |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 171.62nm@1500-4000rpm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 311 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37.0 |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
ADVANTAGES
- Looks edgy and aggressive
- Powertrain options for every need
- Loaded with good quality features
- Rear seat space is impressive
DISADVANTAGES
- Turbo-petrol variants priced at a premium
- Brakes feel spongy
- Suspension should have been better damped
- Doesn't feel like a sporty hatchback to handle
4.Honda Amaze
SPECIFICATIONS
| ARAI Mileage | 24.7 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 1498 |
| No. of cylinder | 4 |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 79.12bhp@3600rpm |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 160Nm@1750rpm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 420 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35.0 |
| Body Type | Sedan |
ADVANTAGES
- One of the better looking sedans in the segment
- Punchy diesel engine
- Automatic option with both engines
- Comfortable ride quality
- Rear seat experience
DISADVANTAGES
- Lackluster petrol engine
- Misses some features like auto-dimming IRVM and adjustable rear headrests
CONCLUSION
From comparing above all the cars ,i would recommand maruti caiz because Mr. D.S. Pughazhyendhi is fond of big car in the segment of 8 to 10 lakhs ciaz is the best option from him.It has good mileage and more comfort in this segment.