Compare Ashok Leyland Freedom 12M FE: 177 HP vs Tata Starbus School LP 909 CNG: 52 Seater

Seating Capacity	38+D; 40+D; 41+D	52+D

Engine	H Series CRS iEGR Technology	Tata 3.8 SGI Naturally Aspirated

Power	177 HP@2400 rpm	83 HP

Torque	660 Nm@1200-1900 rpm	285 Nm@1200-1500 rpm

GVW (Kg)	16200 Kg	9600 Kg

	Tourist, Intercity	School, Colleges

Warranty	4 Years / 4 Lakh Km on driveline	5 Years / 5 Lakh Km on driveline

Service Interval	80,000 Km (Oil change)	20,000 Km (Oil change)

Additional		Gear shift advisor Fuel economy switch

Engine	H Series CRS iEGR Technology	Tata 3.8 SGI Naturally Aspirated

Fuel Injection System	Common rail	Sequential Gas Injection

Engine Displacement	5660 cc	3783 cc

Engine Cylinders	6	4

Engine Location	Front	Front

Power	177 HP@2400 rpm	83 HP@2500 rpm

Torque	660 Nm@1200-1900 rpm	285 Nm@1200-1500 rpm

Clutch	380 Diaphragm type With clutch booster	280 mm dia

Transmission	6 speed manual (6F+1R)	5 speed (5F+1R)

Gearbox	Synchromesh	GB 400 Cable Shift

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BS6

Fuel Type	Diesel	CNG

Fuel Tank Capacity	350 Litres	636 Litres

Electricals Battery	24V, 200 Ah Alternator: 85 A	12V-120 Ah, 120 Amp

GVW	16200 Kg	9600 Kg

Seating Layout	2x2	3x2

Seating Capacity	38+D; 40+D; 41+D	52+D

Passenger Door Type	Pneumatically operated	Jack knife type

Floor Type		Anti skid vinyl

Chassis Frame	All steel ladder type, Bolted construction	Ladder type

Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2

Front Axle	Rigid type	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type

Front Suspension	Rubber ended leaf spring Air suspension (Optional)	Parabolic leaf springs

Rear Suspension	Semi elliptical leaf spring Air suspension (Optional)	Parabolic leaf springs

Anti Roll Bar	Yes	Yes

Tyres	10R20 tube radials 295/80 R 22.5 tubeless (optional) 6+1 tyres	235/75 R17.5 Tubeless radial

Wheelbase	6200 mm	5200 mm

Turning Circle Diameter		17.5 m

Overall Length	12000 mm	9750 mm

Overall Width		2340 mm

Overall Height		2910 mm

Front Overhang	2400 mm	1430 mm

Rear Overhang	3400 mm	2950 mm

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Rigid	Tilt and telescopic

Instrument Cluster	Analog With LED display	Digital With mileage indicator Distance to empty

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Telematics		Optional

Air Conditioner (AC)	Yes	No

Front Windshield	Single piece laminated glass	Single piece laminated glass

Rear_Windshield	Single piece, toughened	Single piece tempered glass

Side Windows	Single piece, toughened	Sliding glass

Hatrack	Modular	Tubular

Passenger Seat	Reclining	Bench seats

Arm Rests	Available on each seat	Available on each seat

Bottle Holder	Yes	Available on each seat

Bell Switch		1 no. on stanchion pipe

Saloon Light		LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Service Brakes	Air brakes dual line	Air brakes

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Yes	Yes

Seat Belts		Flap type on front seats

Grab Handle		Available on each seat

Window Guardrail	NA	Yes

Guide Grab Rail		Yes

Door Alarm		Yes

Roof Hatch		No

Fire Extinguisher		Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window		Yes

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Tubeless Tyres	Optional	Yes

Retarder	Electromagnetic retarder (optional)	No

Reverse Parking_Buzzer		Yes