Compare Tata Starbus AC LP 407 CNG: 24 / 26 Seater vs Volvo 9600 15m

Seating Capacity	24+D 26+D	55+D (Seating) 40 Sleeper seats

Engine	Tata 3.8 SGI Naturally Aspirated	Volvo D8K6300, Common rail direct injection

Power	83 HP	350 HP

Torque	285 Nm@1200-1500 rpm	1200 Nm@1200-1600 rpm

GVW		22200 kg

Suitable Applications		Intercity Tourist

Engine	Tata 3.8 SGI Naturally Aspirated	Volvo D8K6300, Common rail direct injection

Fuel Injection System	Sequential Gas Injection	Unit injection

Engine Displacement	3783 cc	10800 cc

Engine Cylinders	4	6

Engine Location	Front	Rear

Power	83 HP@2500 rpm	350 HP

Torque	285 Nm@1200-1500 rpm	1200 Nm@1200-1600 rpm

Transmission	5 speed (5F+1R)	12 speed (12F+4R) Automatic gears

Gearbox	GB 400 Cable Shift	I-Shift, AT2412D

Max Speed		80 Kmph

Emission Norms Compliance	BS6	BS6

Fuel Type	CNG	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	360 Litres	540 Litres Ad blue 50 Litters

Electricals Battery	12V-120 Ah, 150 Amp	2x12V, 165 Ah Alternator: 150 A

GVW	7000 Kg	22200 kg

Seating Layout	2x2	2x2

Seating		55+D

Body Structure		Galvanized tubular structure

Passenger Door Type	Pneumatic door	Pneumatically operated

Floor Type	Anti skid vinyl	Boiling water proof ply + FR grade

Axle Configuration	4X2	6x2

Front Axle	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type	Rigid type

Rear Axle		Rigid type Additional tag axle

Front Suspension	Parabolic leaf springs	Independent air suspension Electronically controlled

Rear Suspension	Parabolic leaf springs	Air suspension

Anti Roll Bar	Yes	Front, tag and rear axle

Tyres	215/75 R17.5 Tubeless radial 6+1 Tyres	295/80 R 22.5 Tubeless radial 8+1 tyres

Wheelbase	3600 mm	8350 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	14.5 m	22.8 m

Ground Clearance		209 mm

Overall Length	7190 mm	15000 mm

Overall Width	2340 mm	2600 mm

Overall Height	2910 mm	3800 mm

Front Overhang	1430 mm	2670 mm

Rear Overhang	2160 mm	3980 mm

Front Track		2054 mm

Rear Track		1837 mm

Driver Seat		6 way adjustable

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Tilt and telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic

Instrument Cluster	Digital With mileage indicator Distance to empty	Digital instrument cluster

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Air Conditioner (AC)	Yes	Yes

Quarter Ventilation Glass		No

Sun Visor		Roll down type

Front Windshield	Single piece laminated glass	Single piece laminated glass

Rear_Windshield	Single piece tempered glass	Single piece, toughened

Side Windows	Pasted	Single piece, toughened

Hatrack	Modular	Modular

Passenger Seat	High back seats	Push back seats

Arm Rests	Available on each seat	Available on each seat

AC Vents	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack

Mobile Charging Point	Yes	1 at each seat

Bottle Holder		Yes

Magazine_Holder		Yes

Music System		Yes

Saloon Light	LED lights	LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Luggage Space		Side luggage boot; 10 Cu.M luggage space

Service Brakes	Air brakes	Full-air Disc brakes Electronic Braking System (EBS) Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Parking Brakes		Air operated acting on rear wheels

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Yes	Front, tag and rear axle

Seat Belts		Optional

Driver Area Partition		Fixed

Roof Hatch		Yes

Fire Extinguisher	Yes	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	Yes	NA

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light		Yes

Tubeless Tyres	Yes	Yes

Retarder	No	Hydrodynamic retarder

Reverse Parking_Buzzer	Yes	Yes