Compare Tata LP 909 CNG : Starbus Skool 40 / 50 Seater vs Ashok Leyland Freedom 12M FE: 177 HP

Seating Capacity	40+D (2X2); 50+D (3X2)	38+D; 40+D; 41+D

Engine	Tata 3.8 SGI With Skip Fire Technology	H Series CRS iEGR Technology

Power	85 HP	177 HP@2400 rpm

Torque	270 Nm@1500-1800 rpm	660 Nm@1200-1900 rpm

GVW (Kg)	9400 Kg	16200 Kg

	Schools and colleges	Tourist, Intercity

Warranty	3 Years/3 Lakh Km on driveline 1.5 Years / 1.5 Lakh Km on body	4 Years / 4 Lakh Km on driveline

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

Engine	Tata 3.8 SGI With Skip Fire Technology	H Series CRS iEGR Technology

Fuel Injection System	Sequential Gas Injection	Common rail

Engine Displacement	3783 cc	5660 cc

Engine Cylinders	4	6

Engine Location	Front	Front

Power	85 HP@2500 rpm	177 HP@2400 rpm

Torque	270 Nm@1500-1800 rpm	660 Nm@1200-1900 rpm

Clutch	280 mm dia	380 Diaphragm type With clutch booster

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

Gearbox	GBS 27, Synchromesh	Synchromesh

Max Speed	84 Kmph	80 Kmph

Emission Norms Compliance	BSIV	BSIV

Fuel Type	CNG	Diesel

Fuel Tank Capacity	480 Litres	350 Litres

Electricals Battery	12V, 150 Ah 65 Amps	24V, 200 Ah Alternator: 85 A

GVW	9400 Kg	16200 Kg

Seating Layout	2X2 3X2	2x2

Seating Capacity	40+D (2X2); 50+D (3X2)	38+D; 40+D; 41+D

Body Structure	Galvanized tubular structure

Passenger Door Type	One jack-knife type	Pneumatically operated

Floor Type	Chequered flooring

Chassis Frame	Ladder type with cross members	All steel ladder type, Bolted construction

Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2

Front Axle	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type	Rigid type

Rear Axle	Single speed, Hypoid gears axle

Front Suspension	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Rubber ended leaf spring Air suspension (Optional)

Rear Suspension	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Semi elliptical leaf spring Air suspension (Optional)

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Yes

Tyres	8.25x16 - 16 PR 6+1 tyres	10R20 tube radials 295/80 R 22.5 tubeless (optional) 6+1 tyres

Wheelbase	4920 mm	6200 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	17.5 m

Ground Clearance	223 mm

Floor Height	930 mm	1150 mm

Overall Length	9300 mm	12000 mm

Overall Width	2200 mm

Overall Height	2870 mm

Front Overhang	1275 mm	2400 mm

Rear Overhang	2700 mm	3400 mm

Front Track	1665 mm	1963 mm

Rear Track	1660 mm	1816 mm

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering

Steering Adjustment	Rigid	Rigid

Instrument Cluster	Analog With LED display	Analog With LED display

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Telematics	No

Air Conditioner (AC)	No	Yes

Quarter Ventilation Glass	Yes

Sun Visor	Flap type

Front Windshield	Single piece laminated glass	Single piece laminated glass

Rear_Windshield	Single piece tempered glass	Single piece, toughened

Side Windows	Sliding glass	Single piece, toughened

Hatrack	Tubular	Modular

Passenger Seat	Bench seats	Reclining

Arm Rests	Available on each seat	Available on each seat

AC Vents	NA	Individual adjustable Integrated in hatrack

Bottle Holder	Available on each seat	Yes

Bell Switch	1 no. on stanchion pipe

Saloon Light	LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Luggage Space	No	Side luggage boot; 8 Cu.M luggage space

Service Brakes	Air brakes	Air brakes dual line

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Yes

Seat Belts	Flap type on front seats

Window Guardrail	Yes	NA

Guide Grab Rail	Yes

Driver Area Partition	Partition with MS pipe

Door Alarm	Yes

Roof Hatch	No

Fire Extinguisher	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	Yes

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Provision	Yes

Tubeless Tyres	No	Optional

Retarder	No	Electromagnetic retarder (optional)