Compare Tata LP 909 CNG : Starbus Skool 40 / 50 Seater vs Volvo 9400 12M

Seating Capacity	40+D (2X2); 50+D (3X2)	43+D

Engine	Tata 3.8 SGI With Skip Fire Technology	D8C 330 Common Rail Turbocharged, Intercooled

Power	85 HP	330 HP@2200 rpm

Torque	270 Nm@1500-1800 rpm	1200 Nm@1200-1600 rpm

GVW (Kg)	9400 Kg

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

Service Interval	20,000 Km

Engine	Tata 3.8 SGI With Skip Fire Technology	D8C 330 Common Rail Turbocharged, Intercooled

Fuel Injection System	Sequential Gas Injection	Common Rail

Engine Displacement	3783 cc	7700 cc

Engine Cylinders	4	6

Engine Location	Front	Rear

Power	85 HP@2500 rpm	330 HP

Torque	270 Nm@1500-1800 rpm	1200 Nm@1200-1600 rpm

Clutch	280 mm dia

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	450 Litres 2 tanks of 300+150 Litres

Electricals Battery	12V, 150 Ah 65 Amps	2x12V, 165 Ah Alternator: 2x110 A

GVW	9400 Kg	16200 Kg

Seating Layout	2X2 3X2	2x2

Seating Capacity	40+D (2X2); 50+D (3X2)	43+D

Body Structure	Galvanized tubular structure	Galvanized tubular structure

Passenger Door Type	One jack-knife type	Pneumatically operated

Floor Type	Chequered flooring	Boiling water proof ply + FR grade

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

Axle Configuration	4x2	4x2

Front Axle	Forged I section, Reverse Elliot type	Rigid type

Rear Axle	Single speed, Hypoid gears axle	Fully floating

Front Suspension	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Independent air suspension Electronically controlled

Rear Suspension	Semi-elliptical leaf springs With telescopic shock absorbers	Air suspension

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Front and rear axle

Tyres	8.25x16 - 16 PR 6+1 tyres	295/80 R 22.5 Tubeless radial 6+1 tyres

Wheelbase	4920 mm	6200 mm

Turning Circle Diameter	17.5 m	20.5 m

Ground Clearance	223 mm	190 mm

Floor Height	930 mm

Overall Length	9300 mm	12000 mm

Overall Width	2200 mm	2600 mm

Overall Height	2870 mm	3600 mm

Front Overhang	1275 mm	2620 mm

Rear Overhang	2700 mm	3210 mm

Front Track	1665 mm	2054 mm

Rear Track	1660 mm	1837 mm

Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering With steering lock

Steering Adjustment	Rigid	Tilt and Telescopic

Instrument Cluster	Analog With LED display	Digital instrument cluster

Automatic Transmission	No	No

Telematics	No

Air Conditioner (AC)	No	Yes

Quarter Ventilation Glass	Yes	No

Sun Visor	Flap type	Roll down 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 without calf support

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	LED lights

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Luggage Space	No	Side luggage boot; 10 Cu.M luggage space

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

ABS	Yes	Yes

Anti Roll Bar	Front and Rear	Front and rear axle

Seat Belts	Flap type on front seats	Optional

Window Guardrail	Yes	NA

Guide Grab Rail	Yes

Driver Area Partition	Partition with MS pipe	Fixed

Door Alarm	Yes

Roof Hatch	No	Yes, 2 numbers

Fire Extinguisher	Yes	Yes

First Aid Box	Yes	Yes

Peep Window	Yes	NA

Step Lamp	Yes	Yes

Fog Light	Provision	Yes

Tubeless Tyres	No	Yes

Retarder	No	Hydrodynamic retarder