Compare Ashok Leyland Freedom 12M FE: 177 HP vs SML Isuzu Hiroi Staff Bus 5300 : 40 / 42 / 44 Seater

Seating Capacity	38+D; 40+D; 41+D	40+D 42+D 44+D

Engine	H Series CRS iEGR Technology	SLTHT6 CRDI TCIC

Power	177 HP@2400 rpm	114 HP

Torque	660 Nm@1200-1900 rpm	400 Nm

Suitable Applications		Staff, Tourist

Warranty	4 Years / 4 Lakh Km on driveline	3 Years/Unlimited Km on engine and gearbox 2 years on vehicle

Service Interval	80,000 Km (Oil change)	40,000 Km

Engine	H Series CRS iEGR Technology	SLTHT6 CRDI TCIC

Fuel Injection System	Common rail	Common Rail

Engine Displacement	5660 cc	3455 cc

Engine Cylinders	6	4

Engine Location	Front	Front

Power	177 HP@2400 rpm	114 HP @ 2600 rpm

Torque	660 Nm@1200-1900 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm

Clutch	380 Diaphragm type With clutch booster	310 mm dia

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

Gearbox	Synchromesh	Synchromesh

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BS6

Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	350 Litres	180 Litres

Electricals Battery	24V, 200 Ah Alternator: 85 A	12V, 70 Ah

Seating Layout	2x2	2x2

Seating Capacity	38+D; 40+D; 41+D	40+D 42+D 44+D

Passenger Door Type	Pneumatically operated	Pneumatic door

Floor Type		Anti-skid flooring

Chassis Frame	All steel ladder type, Bolted construction	C Channel 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 R 17.5 Tubeless Radial 6+1 tyres

Wheelbase	6200 mm	5300 mm

Overall Length	12000 mm	10530 mm

Overall Width		2400 mm

Overall Height		2985 mm

Driver Seat		4 way adjustable

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Rigid	Telescopic

Instrument Cluster	Analog With LED display	Analog With LED display

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Telematics		Yes

Air Conditioner (AC)	Yes	Optional

Quarter Ventilation Glass		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 / Pasted

Passenger Seat	Reclining	High back Push back (Optional)

Arm Rests	Available on each seat	Available on all seats

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

Mobile Charging Point	Yes	Yes

Bottle Holder	Yes	Available on each seat

Music System	Yes	Yes

Saloon Light		LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Luggage Space	Side luggage boot; 8 Cu.M luggage space	Rear luggage boot

Service Brakes	Air brakes dual line	Air brakes With auto slack adjuster

Parking Brakes	Flick Valve operated on rear wheels	Mechanical, On rear wheels

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Yes	Yes

Grab Handle		Available on each seat

Window Guardrail	NA	Yes

Guide Grab Rail		Yes

Fire Extinguisher		Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window		No

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Yes	Yes

Tubeless Tyres	Optional	Yes

Retarder	Electromagnetic retarder (optional)	No