Compare Ashok Leyland Freedom 12M FE: 221 HP vs Volvo 9600 15m

Seating Capacity	38+D; 40+D; 41+D	55+D (Seating) 40 Sleeper seats

Engine	H Series CRS SCR Technology	Volvo D8K6300, Common rail direct injection

Power	221 HP@2400 rpm	350 HP

Torque	800 Nm@1400-2100 rpm	1200 Nm@1200-1600 rpm

GVW		22200 kg

Suitable Applications		Intercity Tourist

Engine	H Series CRS SCR Technology	Volvo D8K6300, Common rail direct injection

Fuel Injection System	Common rail	Unit injection

Engine Displacement	5660 cc	10800 cc

Engine Cylinders	6	6

Engine Location	Front	Rear

Power	221 HP@2400 rpm	350 HP

Torque	800 Nm@1400-2100 rpm	1200 Nm@1200-1600 rpm

Transmission	6 speed manual (6F+1R)	12 speed (12F+4R) Automatic gears

Gearbox	Synchromesh	I-Shift, AT2412D

Max Speed	80 Kmph	80 Kmph

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BS6

Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	350 Litres Ad-blue tank: 40 Litres	540 Litres Ad blue 50 Litters

Electricals Battery	24V, 200 Ah Alternator: 85 A	2x12V, 165 Ah Alternator: 150 A

GVW	16200 Kg	22200 kg

Seating Layout	2x2	2x2

Seating		55+D

Body Structure		Galvanized tubular structure

Passenger Door Type	Pneumatically operated	Pneumatically operated

Floor Type		Boiling water proof ply + FR grade

Axle Configuration	4x2	6x2

Front Axle	Rigid type	Rigid type

Rear Axle		Rigid type Additional tag axle

Front Suspension	Rubber ended leaf spring Air suspension (Optional)	Independent air suspension Electronically controlled

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

Anti Roll Bar	Yes	Front, tag and rear axle

Tyres	10R20 tube radials 295/80 R 22.5 tubeless (optional) 6+1 tyres	295/80 R 22.5 Tubeless radial 8+1 tyres

Wheelbase	6200 mm	8350 mm

Turning Circle Diameter		22.8 m

Ground Clearance		209 mm

Overall Length	12000 mm	15000 mm

Overall Width		2600 mm

Overall Height		3800 mm

Front Overhang	2400 mm	2670 mm

Rear Overhang	3400 mm	3980 mm

Front Track	1963 mm	2054 mm

Rear Track	1816 mm	1837 mm

Driver Seat		6 way adjustable

Steering	Rigid	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Analog With LED display	Tilt and Telescopic

Instrument Cluster	No	Digital instrument cluster

Automatic Transmission		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, toughened	Single piece, toughened

Side Windows	Single piece, toughened	Single piece, toughened

Hatrack	Modular	Modular

Passenger Seat	Reclining	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	Yes

Magazine_Holder		Yes

Music System	Yes	Yes

Saloon Light		LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Luggage Space	Side and rear luggage boot; 8 Cu.M luggage space	Side luggage boot; 10 Cu.M luggage space

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

Parking Brakes	Flick Valve operated on rear wheels	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

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window		NA

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Yes	Yes

Tubeless Tyres	Optional	Yes

Retarder	Electromagnetic retarder (optional)	Hydrodynamic retarder

Reverse Parking_Buzzer		Yes